My blood pressure shot up 50 points during this conversation.

Me: "Hello, my computer just rebooted itself and didn't give me a chance to save any of my work." Help Desk: "Yes." Me: "Yes? What do you mean yes?!?" Help Desk: "I'm sorry. There was a software push from the system. Your computer rebooted afterwards. It's efficient." Me: "Well, the

Endorsement: Netflix (Go, Netflix, Go!)

I've only been using Netflix for a few weeks, but I'm over the moon with this service. For those that don't know, Netflix is a speedy and efficient internet-based movie rental shop that's in touch with internet geeks and what they may want from an on-line rental experience. Check this out:

Idea: Movie Rating Aggregator

I was cruising movie reviews this weekend with the thought that I'd feel well enough to actually go see one (almost), and came to the realization that there had to be an easier way to get movie ratings. Ebert's site, Metromix's site, blah, blah, blah. I don't want to wade

HAaaaaaaack! Hack, hack, hack…

He: "I'm awaiting the thump that will signal your rapidly cooling corpse." Me: "Yeah, you and countless others. So sorry to disappoint you." He: "Hey! I said I was waiting, not eagerly anticipating." Me: "It makes little difference to my recovery." He: "Anticipated recovery." Me: "Go away."

Twinkie: Chapter 11

Interstate Bakeries is going belly-up, according to Business Week. The maker of Twinkies, Wonder Bread and other good things couldn't keep up with the 'low-carb' craze, but B.W. thinks they just stopped trying. Either way, I'm adding Twinkies to my Peapod order. It'll take me forever to eat them so