Archive for November, 2005

D-Link DP-301U Print Server and Fedora

Tuesday, November 22nd, 2005

Today saw the end of a long, though intermittent, struggle between me and my lab's USB print server (the D-Link DP-301U). Back in the summer some time, one of my lab mates bought a print server and a small Epson Stylus C84 color printer to replace our old color printer ...

When Debate Is Not Okay

Monday, November 21st, 2005

Vice President Cheney spoke today at the American Enterprise Institute about Iraq, amongst other topics. He embraced the recent debate over ongoing American involvement in Iraq: I do not believe it is wrong to criticize the war on terror or any aspect thereof. Disagreement, argument and debate are the essence of ...

A Game of Name That Quote

Sunday, November 20th, 2005

I will give you a quote, and you have to tell me who said it. In addition to the quote itself, I will give you some context. The following statement was made by an active politician. This politician was elaborating on the discussion of whether the administration misled the country ...

Jax Bar and Grill

Saturday, November 19th, 2005

Last night, Ariele and I went to the Jax Bar & Grill in Glendale for her birthday dinner. Why did I choose to take her to Jax? Because they have live Jazz playing while you eat, and I thought it would be a neat thing to try. We didn't know too ...

Happy Birthday Ariele!

Friday, November 18th, 2005

Ariele turns 24 years old today. Here in Pasadena, the high temperature for today is 83 degrees (F). On our walk from the parking structure into work this morning, I told her this was probably the highest high temperature she has seen on any of her birthdays. That's what happens ...

A Thinker From Randy Moss

Wednesday, November 16th, 2005

As you may have heard, the Philadelphia Eagles recently suspended their star wide receiver, Terrell Owens, for four games with the intention of deactivating him for the rest of the season after that. Owens had repeatedly disrespected the Eagles organization in public for the past several months, and the events ...