To anticipate and prevent
Before Christmas John suggested to me that we should have a “best of” post for the year. For some reason. we’ve never thought to do this before. I thought it was a fantastic idea and embarked on the project post haste. Since we’ve never written one of these before, I figured I’d wing the format…
Merry Christmas from the Jo(h)ns! (Jon is a staunch support of Christmas Eve. It’s Christmas damn it!)
Yesterday, news came out that GoDaddy supports the “Stop Online Piracy Act” aka SOPA aka The-Stupidest-god-damn-way-to-destroy-the-internet-congress-has-ever-come-up-with. SOPA is bad; it’ll break the internet; it’ll destroy free speech; it’ll kill due process… and generally give the megacorps the authority to do whatever the hell they want to whomever the hell they want. So, SOPA is bad…
Amazon is still doing expanded Holiday Deals. Even better than that, Steam is having a Holiday Sale. Now through December 31, you can get “gifts” or coal from steam for completing achievements. The gifts can be coupons or full games, additionally, the coal can be traded in for more gifts or further entries into a…
I just wanted to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving, regardless of what you’re doing. I’m sure most of you are out with friends and family — which you hopefully enjoy! I’m plunking about at home, relaxing, and enjoying a few days off. My vote is for teriyaki chicken and cupcakes over turkey and stuffing… but…
Amazon (as has become usual) will be doing Black Friday Deals Week. As has also become usual, many of the major retailers (and e-tailers) have published information on their “doorbusters” and big ticket items ahead of time.