http://blingblong.org don't be a square, franky! Wed, 07 Nov 2007 21:05:01 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en My lovely bride-to-be has just posted her hand crafted stationary and holiday cards up on her Etsy store.  If you're looking for something unique to send out this holiday, please check these out. www.antonogurl.etsy.com http://blingblong.org/archives/52 According to this CNN article, Paris Hilton was ordered back to jail today.  The Sheriff's office has cried that this is an outrage, and that an example is being made of this celebrity.  I have to imagine that any regular joe on the street would get the same sentence if ... http://blingblong.org/archives/51 CakePHP and Symfony are both inspired by Ruby on Rails.  As an every day Rails user, let me tell you that it's fantastic. I'm currently setting up a framework for a PHP project I'm doing and sat in to evaluate both of these.  The requirements for this project are unique and ... http://blingblong.org/archives/50 Ruby on Rails brings a lot to the table, but it doesn't necessarily scale well without a little hand holding. However, you'll likely find that this hand holding is very much worth it. My example of scaling issues is a real life situation I'm working on with my employer. ... http://blingblong.org/archives/49 to my existing readers -- I'm sorry that this programming crap is boring, but for Christ's sake, I need to post! For what it is, Ruby on Rails is, simply put, Amazing. Who knew how much additional fun you can have on a project when all of the monotony is ... http://blingblong.org/archives/48 When a friend asked a group of us what the theme for a weekly potluck should be, I suggested White Russians and a Burger Buffet. White Russians because; A. They taste great, B. The Dude abides. I suggested Burgers, because... Well? What the fuck do you ... http://blingblong.org/archives/47 This was actually meant to be a response to a stupid comment on some news site. However it grew far too long and too angry... So I publish it... as-is... here. Say what you want about Clinton. He was far from perfect. However, he did produce positive ... http://blingblong.org/archives/39 All the way from truthout.org comes the story of a artist/musician/activist who hoped to make the ultimate statement and sacrifice in order to wake this country up.  It's almost certain that he didn't count on the media not caring... "Chicago - Malachi Ritscher envisioned his death as one full of purpose. ... http://blingblong.org/archives/43 Moles are always smaller than you imagine. At the end of every party there is always a fat girl crying. One of the most awkward things that can happen in a bar is when your pint-to-toilet cycle gets syncronized with a complete stranger. Everyone who grew up in the 80's has entered the ... http://blingblong.org/archives/42 These morbid little comics crack me up...  See the link for more. Freakshow Homepage http://blingblong.org/archives/41