Cheerful Curmudgeon

A complete lack of ideas and the power to express them.

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Sony PlayStation 3 as a Home Theater PC

February 1, 2009 Art Zemon

Candy and I have talked about building or buying a home theater computer (HTPC) for years. We have a pretty nice home theater including a projected HD picture that is almost 100″ diagonal and fairly impressive 5.1 sound. This gear works great for DVDs and HD-DVDs (yes, I picked the wrong horse in that race) […]

Fun, Photography, Technology

Tinkering for Fun

January 7, 2009 Art Zemon

When I was a kid, my parents got me a chemistry set, signed me up for the science kit of the month, and encouraged an incredible of experimentation which stank, buzzed, glowed and occasionally broke stuff or blew fuses. I performed useful public services by keeping trash like antique speakers and yards of old extension […]

Fun, Technology

Warp Educate Your Children

November 20, 2008 Art Zemon

Parents of the world, untie, er, unite! You have a duty! Bend your childrens’ brains. Warp the minds of your neighbors’ children. Share the insane joy of Monty Python, those paragons of parenting advice, at the official Monty Python channel on YouTube. Are your kiddies too namby-pamby? Do they do as they are told too […]

Fun

Time… Lots of Time

November 17, 2008 Art Zemon

Why do I hear my son’s voice in my head as I read this comic? (Click through for larger text.)

Fun

What if the Matrix Ran on Windows?

November 10, 2008 Art Zemon

See more funny videos and funny pictures at CollegeHumor.

Fun, Software

Star Wars: An A Capella Tribute to John Williams

November 10, 2008 Art Zemon

Turn your speakers up and kick back for four minutes of grand a capella entertainment courtesy of Moosebutter.

Fun

Go Out and Vote!

November 4, 2008 Art Zemon

It’s election day. Go out and vote! I am super special and deserve and sixteen gazillion votes, unlike regular people who only deserve a single vote. Unfortunately, no one else recognize my special-ness so I am depending on you to go vote. I trust that you’ll do the right thing since I have limited power […]

Fun, Government

Swiss Spaghetti Harvest 1957

October 28, 2008 Art Zemon

My life is certainly richer for having seen this BBC video I don’t know how I went all these years without bumping into it. Perhaps my brain really is slowing down.

Fun

Ring “Tones”

September 22, 2008 Art Zemon

Sometimes I feel like such a Luddite but then something like this XKCD cartoon comes along and I feel completely validated 🙂

Fun, Technology

Too Much Fun with Sticky Notes

September 14, 2008 Art Zemon

EepyBird is back… with sticky notes this time. And to enhance your viewing pleasure, click the “HD is off” button in the right side of the video when it starts playing. Assuming you have a high speed internet connection, you will see a video which is much higher quality than what you are accustomed to […]

Fun, Internet

All About the CERN LHC

September 13, 2008 Art Zemon

Welcome to today’s world. Physics isn’t just about the things thar normal human beings can understand but you can watch YouTube to catch up on the latest. My hat’s off to Geeks Are Sexy for finding and collecting these two videos, one educational and the other fun and educational. Enjoy. Is your head hurting? Well […]

Fun, Physics, Science

My Analyst is a PB&J Sandwich

August 18, 2008 Art Zemon

Who knew that a PB&J sandwich could tell so much about me? What Your Peanut Butter And Jelly Sandwich Means Your eating style is gluttonous. If you like something, you’re going back for seconds… no matter how full you are! You have an average sweet tooth. While you enjoy desserts, they aren’t exactly your downfall. […]

Fun

Bullish on Colonoscopy

August 14, 2008 Art Zemon

Colonoscopy: Been there. Done that. Got the tee shirt. No sweat. Here is a picture of me at the doctor’s office. He is using a new all natural, unified procedure which simultaneously Inserts the anesthesia Performs the exam Urges the patient out the door and onto the path of recovery I like my doctor. He’s […]

Fun, Health

When Words Fail: Use The Lazy Bloggers’ Post Generator

July 26, 2008 Art Zemon

Sometimes the words just won’t come. What’s a blogger to do? I have a little confession to make: I turn to the Lazy Bloggers’ Post Generator. After you read this latest sample of it’s output, I’ll bet you’ll agree that you can’t tell the difference between what the Post Generator creates and my usual witticisms. […]

Communicating, Fun

Food Spoilage Tests

July 25, 2008 Art Zemon

Thank you, Archie, for these food spoilage tests THE GAG TEST Anything that makes you gag is spoiled (except for leftovers from what you cooked for yourself last night). EGGS When something starts pecking its way out of the shell, the egg is probably past its prime. DAIRY PRODUCTS Milk is spoiled when it starts […]

Fun

Found: Live Dinosaur

July 24, 2008 Art Zemon

The Los Angeles Museum of Natural History has a live dinosaur. Extinct, my ASS! from The Original Joe Fisher on Vimeo. How cool is that?

Fun

Call Tech Support! The Website Is Down

July 2, 2008 Art Zemon

Sure. Go head. Call tech support and tell him that the web site is down. No problem. Did I admit that my business is hosting and supporting web sites? Nah. Didn’t think so.

Fun, Internet

Math Music Video: I Will Derive

May 25, 2008 Art Zemon

This is so special that I simply have to inflict it on share it with you. Please enjoy I Will Derive.

Fun

Cheerful Curmudgeon Turns 3

May 12, 2008 Art Zemon

Three years ago today, I posted my first entry on this blog. Join me in celebrating by splurging on a piece of birthday cake.

Fun

High Tech Windsock

May 5, 2008 Art Zemon

Now I’ll readily admit that I’m no expert in windsocks. I’ve seen my share but never paid ’em much mind. I’ve certainly never delved into the technology which makes ’em work. Obviously, I have ignored somethin’ which ought not be ignored. I just read this NOTAM: Trenton NJ (Trenton Mercer) [TTN]: May NOTAM #5 Aerodrome […]

Aviation, Fun

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