Beta Testing New Site</h1> <article> <h1>Beta Testing New Site</h1> <p>Pedro — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 19:18:00 GMT</p> Original URL may/may not get ported over: http://tehblogs.tumblr.com/...(<a href="http://tehblogs.com/blogs/best_of_the_internets/archive/2008/10/01/beta-testing-new-site.aspx">read more</a>) </article> <article> <h1>Blogging Gives You a Voice!</h1> <p>Pedro — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 21:09:00 GMT</p> A voice to tell the world that I kind of have to poop right now. A voice to let everyone know that I had a really, really big cup of coffee this morning (which is probably why I have to poop right now). A voice to get the word out that I'm now drinking another cup of coffee and no longer have to poop.(I had to go to a meeting in the middle of this). The Internet is great because it gives me a platform to spread my word to tens (yes tens!) of readers. Really, how else would you find out that Princess...(<a href="http://tehblogs.com/blogs/best_of_the_internets/archive/2008/09/29/blogging-gives-you-a-voice.aspx">read more</a>) </article> <article> <h1>Staring At A Blank Page Is Not Always Easy</h1> <p>Pedro — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 20:52:00 GMT</p> Especially after a hellish week and lunch consisting of prime rib and french fries (delicious!). New Britney Spears single (shut it!) Cool video of global air traffic over the course of the day Cut rate night vision goggles Can't wait for the W movie ....(<a href="http://tehblogs.com/blogs/best_of_the_internets/archive/2008/09/26/staring-at-a-blank-page-is-not-always-easy.aspx">read more</a>) </article> <article> <h1>Back In The Side Saddle Again</h1> <p>Pedro — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 16:38:00 GMT</p> After almost three weeks of intermittent and brief updates, a proper Tehblogs post appears. Not saying that this announces the return of our regularly scheduled programming; it just means that I've had a brief respite from day job related madness. Allergies are a cast iron bitch. I think I've grown drug tolerant to Claritin and it's generic derivatives. Hey, did you catch Letterman last night? "No. I'm not fifty years old," you say? Well you missed what was probably one...(<a href="http://tehblogs.com/blogs/best_of_the_internets/archive/2008/09/25/back-in-the-side-saddle-again.aspx">read more</a>) </article> <article> <h1>Time Is Seriously Short</h1> <p>Pedro — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 14:16:00 GMT</p> Work is insane and the last thing I want to do when I get home is stare at a computer screen. The most disgusting thing I've ever had to do was pull an eight inch long string out of my dog's ass. I think I'm going to open a pet friendly bar. That seems like an idea with legs. Was that a pun? I can't decide if my new Dell laptop is a piece of shit or not. I'm leaning toward the former but the jury is still out. Awesomely nerdtastic Lego Star Wars diorama The current economic crisis...(<a href="http://tehblogs.com/blogs/best_of_the_internets/archive/2008/09/23/time-is-seriously-short.aspx">read more</a>) </article> <article> <h1>Don't Jinx It Man!</h1> <p>Pedro — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 18:00:00 GMT</p> Apparently that grungy guy who sings all those songs that are absolutely indistinguishable from each other (kidding! kind of.) is a life long Cubs fan and has whipped out a little ditty based on, well, being a life long Cubs fan. Eddie Vedder sings " Someday We'll Go All The Way " (via Gapers Block )...(<a href="http://tehblogs.com/blogs/best_of_the_internets/archive/2008/09/18/don-t-jinx-it-man.aspx">read more</a>) </article> <article> <h1>How Am I Supposed To Type Without An Illuminated Keyboard?</h1> <p>Pedro — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 14:01:00 GMT</p> I ordered a new laptop the other week. It's my first actual new, out of the box laptop. My previous machines have all been hand-me-downs or secondhand buys. Not that I've actually needed a new laptop as all it does is some light web stuff and act as a bittorrent client. Anyway, I got one of those new Dell studio laptops. Nice, but the trackpad is kind of annoying and Dell didn't ship the illuminated keyboard that I paid extra for. I'm not looking forward to that phone call. I had...(<a href="http://tehblogs.com/blogs/best_of_the_internets/archive/2008/09/18/how-am-i-supposed-to-type-without-an-illuminated-keyboard.aspx">read more</a>) </article> <article> <h1>Dr. Morley Sometimes Emails Me Things (Also, I Like Semicolons)</h1> <p>Pedro — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 20:01:00 GMT</p> Like the title says, sometimes Dr. Morley sends links. Sometimes they're hilarious; sometimes it's... just not my thing. Admittedly, I thought the Cracked.com video skit linked below was going to be more of the latter, but by the end it turned into the former. Enjoy and it's probably NSFW Somewhat NSFW Link...(<a href="http://tehblogs.com/blogs/best_of_the_internets/archive/2008/09/17/dr-morley-sometimes-emails-me-things-also-i-like-semicolons.aspx">read more</a>) </article> <article> <h1>A Venti Starbucks Coffee Is Waaaaaaay Too Much Coffee</h1> <p>Pedro — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 14:22:00 GMT</p> And consuming it has left me jittery as all hell. Getting a lot done though. Here's some insight into the absurdity that my job sometimes veers toward: One of my coworkers has to write a point-of-view on ninjas and their relevance in today's cultural marketplace. I'm not kidding. He has to write a POV on ninjas. He is citing, and again I wish I was kidding about this but I'm not, Beverly Hills Ninja and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles as examples. Chuck Norris is not technically a ninja...(<a href="http://tehblogs.com/blogs/best_of_the_internets/archive/2008/09/17/a-venti-starbucks-coffee-is-waaaaaaay-too-much-coffee.aspx">read more</a>) </article> <article> <h1>New Format? Time Will Tell.</h1> <p>Pedro — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 17:22:00 GMT</p> Given my current crazy ass schedule it looks like it'll be easier for me to do these quick hits a couple of times daily as opposed to one big block of links. I wish I could get links working on the front page but I have no idea how. Internet Memes mixed up DJ style (w/ downloadable MP3)...(<a href="http://tehblogs.com/blogs/best_of_the_internets/archive/2008/09/16/new-format-time-will-tell.aspx">read more</a>) </article> <article> <h1>Holy Smokes</h1> <p>Pedro — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 13:59:00 GMT</p> Looks like I picked the wrong day to stop sniffing glue. Here's a link to a salami floor to take your mind off all the money you lost yesterday....(<a href="http://tehblogs.com/blogs/best_of_the_internets/archive/2008/09/16/holy-smokes.aspx">read more</a>) </article> <article> <h1>Going Down To The Lou</h1> <p>Pedro — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 21:15:00 GMT</p> Going down to St. Louis this weekend for a wedding. Went to college there so I'm kind of excited to be back in town. Not sure exactly what I'm going to do down there though. Maybe visit campus? Get wasted with the SoCo trash on The Landing? Both? The best news is that the dog is getting picked up tonight and probably won't return until Sunday or Monday. The Ultimate Sarah Palin Conspiracy Theory FAQ Need this desk chair for my office (Gizmodo) I don't really have an immediate need...(<a href="http://tehblogs.com/blogs/best_of_the_internets/archive/2008/09/09/going-down-to-the-lou.aspx">read more</a>) </article> <article> <h1>By The Pound Lunch Buffets Are A Bad Idea For Everyone Involved</h1> <p>Pedro — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 20:29:00 GMT</p> My dog swam for the first time this weekend. It's not quite the same as having your child say your name or anything, but I thought it was pretty cool. Please note that I don't have any children so that could be completely wrong. But it probably isn't. Here's a quick list of things that kind of suck despite sounding awesome: Outlet Malls, Dairy Queen's Firecracker burger, 'By the pound' lunch buffets. The new television season is upon us. I'm not really sure what new...(<a href="http://tehblogs.com/blogs/best_of_the_internets/archive/2008/09/08/by-the-pound-lunch-buffets-are-a-bad-idea-for-everyone-involved.aspx">read more</a>) </article> <article> <h1>This Shit is Bananas</h1> <p>Pedro — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 19:47:00 GMT</p> Trying to do five days worth of work in three days. No time for love Doctor Jones. This Palin Lady is fucking scary. What football game am I watching ? Yummy beer . Want to try. Hilarious! Tivo Returns to DirecTV Brilliant solution for cubicle dwellers (like me!)...(<a href="http://tehblogs.com/blogs/best_of_the_internets/archive/2008/09/04/this-shit-is-bananas.aspx">read more</a>) </article> <article> <h1>I Return From My Slumber</h1> <p>Pedro — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 20:40:00 GMT</p> Busy. Very very busy. Went to a bar that had a nice special: Bottle of High Life and a shot of Jameson for $5. Best bar in the world as far as I'm concerned. Hurricanes are a pain in my ass, but not because I'm in the damage path. There are other reasons. I don't like it when hurricanes hit over the holiday weekend. Gossip Girl is still awesome colr.org pleasedressme.com 2000 gushing words about the Olive Garden . Satire or comedy?...(<a href="http://tehblogs.com/blogs/best_of_the_internets/archive/2008/09/02/i-return-from-my-slumber.aspx">read more</a>) </article> <article> <h1>Jalopnik Read My Mind</h1> <p>Pedro — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 19:12:00 GMT</p> How's this for a random coincidence (I guess all coincidences could be considered random, no? Anyway...), so I was riding my bike home from work yesterday when I came across a strange car. Strange enough that I figured I should take a couple of shots of it for my ersatz Down On The Street Chicago Style thing that I decided to do a couple of days back. Easy content so why not. So this afternoon I'm reading Jalopnik and come across this post featuring the EXACT SAME CAR that I took pictures...(<a href="http://tehblogs.com/blogs/best_of_the_internets/archive/2008/08/22/jalopnik-read-my-mind.aspx">read more</a>) </article> <article> <h1>I'm Hungover But I'm Not</h1> <p>Pedro — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 19:21:00 GMT</p> Allergy drugs are bullshit. Why else is it that I feel like complete shit despite the fact that I'm taking my once daily miracle drug? And, no, I haven't been drinking. Much. David Byrne designed..... bike racks ? Odd, but they work. Possibly the funniest thing that current.tv has ever done. Imperial Fleet Week in SF The post title pretty much says it all here: Semi-truck Tries to Outrun Speeding Train. Fails 2009 Honda Fit review Someone with a lot of time on their hands made a detailed...(<a href="http://tehblogs.com/blogs/best_of_the_internets/archive/2008/08/20/i-m-hungover-but-i-m-not.aspx">read more</a>) </article> <article> <h1>Down On The Street In Chicago</h1> <p>Pedro — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:10:00 GMT</p> I am fucking sick of fucking beach volleyball. It's boring and the matches take fucking forever and I don't know why NBC puts it in such a sweet programming spot EVERY FUCKING NIGHT. More of the stuff like last night's pole vaulting coverage please. But play the whole fucking event at once and don't slice it to ribbons. Gah. Fucking NBC. No upfront monies for you! But the chicks dig it . Right? I'm going to blatantly steal a page out of Jalopnik and there ' Down on the Street...(<a href="http://tehblogs.com/blogs/best_of_the_internets/archive/2008/08/19/down-on-the-street-in-chicago.aspx">read more</a>) </article> <article> <h1>Five Day Workweeks Are A Blight On This Country</h1> <p>Pedro — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 20:09:00 GMT</p> I am back. Did I miss anything? Didn't go to the Air Show but had some pretty decent sightings. One of which was when I was standing outside the card store on Sunday (was with Wife). I was just kind of spacing out until an F-15 came out of nowhere and flicked its afterburner on. Plane couldn't have been more than a couple hundred feet above me. Nearly blew out my eardrums. Local Interest Map of all of Chicago's red light taxation boxe s cameras Free boat! Can you believe operation 'rebate...(<a href="http://tehblogs.com/blogs/best_of_the_internets/archive/2008/08/18/five-day-workweeks-are-a-blight-on-this-country.aspx">read more</a>) </article> <article> <h1>A Three Day Work Week Is Good For the Soul</h1> <p>Pedro — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 20:22:00 GMT</p> The corporate overlords have deemed it acceptable that I vacate the premises tomorrow and Friday. Expect nothing but crickets around these parts. Because I am lazy (and busy! Really!), I'll simply repurpose an email containing some of my thoughts on NBC's Olympic coverage. They should make enough sense out of context. I understand that they have a limited time window to show swimming and gymnastics every night, but do we really need all of the syncro diving and beach volleyball? I can kind...(<a href="http://tehblogs.com/blogs/best_of_the_internets/archive/2008/08/13/a-three-day-work-week-is-good-for-the-soul.aspx">read more</a>) </article> <article> <h1>I Just Took A Huuuuuge Dump</h1> <p>Pedro — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 22:44:00 GMT</p> Six. Count 'em, Six hours of meetings in a row. They were not productive. WTF is going on with this whole Russia/Georgia thing George Bush looking pretty hammered at the Olympics Repair Pal will keep you from getting screwed. Probably....(<a href="http://tehblogs.com/blogs/best_of_the_internets/archive/2008/08/12/i-just-took-a-huuuuuge-dump.aspx">read more</a>) </article> <article> <h1>Sucker for a Malted Beverage</h1> <p>Pedro — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 20:10:00 GMT</p> I told myself that I wasn't going to be a sucker for the Olympics this year but I think I have found myself caring. It's shit like the 4x100 Freestyle Relay come from behind win that get me. Still wish they'd air more 50m air rifle during primetime though. I spent Saturday night in a bar in downtown Morris, IL. I've never ever seen a bar with such a complete selection of 'malt beverages' in my life. Somehow I managed to not get the shit beat out of me. I love a good conspiracy...(<a href="http://tehblogs.com/blogs/best_of_the_internets/archive/2008/08/11/sucker-for-a-malted-beverage.aspx">read more</a>) </article> <article> <h1>My Boss Is Talking To Me As I Post This</h1> <p>Pedro — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:39:00 GMT</p> Had I not been completely exhausted and swamped with work yesterday I could have told you the tale of me getting caught in the rain and hearing tornado sirens and having the dog almost blow off her leash but I was pretty exhausted and swamped with work so I couldn't. And I just kind of did so I won't go into much more detail than that. Thankfully we didn't lose power. The chumps across the street from me were still without power as of 8am this morning though. I'll give it up for the...(<a href="http://tehblogs.com/blogs/best_of_the_internets/archive/2008/08/06/my-boss-is-talking-to-me-as-i-post-this.aspx">read more</a>) </article> <article> <h1>In Some Cases High Life Light > Rogue Nut Brown Ale</h1> <p>Pedro — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 18:56:00 GMT</p> I tried that Dethroner brat recipe again yesterday. This time I used the recommended Rogue Nut Brown stuff instead of the High Life Lite that I previously used as the base. I have to say, I think I like the HLL version better than the Rogue. I think the thinner consistency of the HLL cooks down better (or at least leaves a more margin for error). Plus it's a lot cheaper. The 22oz Rogue was $6 at my local liquor emporium whereas two cans of HLL cost about $.50 if you get them on sale via a 30...(<a href="http://tehblogs.com/blogs/best_of_the_internets/archive/2008/08/04/in-some-cases-high-life-light-gt-rogue-nut-brown-ale.aspx">read more</a>) </article> <article> <h1>Breaking Established Habits Is Difficult But Necessary</h1> <p>Pedro — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 18:04:00 GMT</p> I decided to do away with 'The Internets Are X" and "X Edition" from the titles. I'm kind of bored with the whole naming convention and it seems to be kind of an Internet Cliche anyway. Plus the titles only related to the content of the article about half of the time. They were mostly random nonsense so I might as well continue with the random nonsense titles without being restricted to some stupid naming conventions. Generation Kill continues to impress. It's not OMFG...(<a href="http://tehblogs.com/blogs/best_of_the_internets/archive/2008/07/31/breaking-established-habits-is-difficult-but-necessary.aspx">read more</a>) </article> </main></body></html>