Monthly Archives: February 2008

Upping the Ante in Cube Warfare

Posted on February 22, 2008 by stevet

One of my co-workers has a USB controlled foam rocket cannon. Cool right? Not anymore. I’m upping the ante: That’s right. A 25″ gas and flint powered desk cannon capable of firing real ammo. And making a big boom. Nice. … Continue reading →

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Forever stamps vs. 41c stamps

Posted on February 15, 2008 by stevet

I bought a roll of stamps today thinking I was getting forever stamps. The reasoning is that I only use a few a month and this would last me, well, forever. After I get back to the office I notice … Continue reading →

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Happy Single Awareness Day!

Posted on February 14, 2008 by stevet

Indeed.

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Building a Corner Desk

Posted on February 13, 2008 by stevet

It is complete. Finally. This is what it looks like: The construction is pretty simple. Take one sheet of 3/4″ birch plywood. Cut into three pieces: 4′x4′, 2′x4′, and 2′x4′. Cut out corner notch. Attach legs and use. Well, it … Continue reading →

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10% Complete

Posted on February 13, 2008 by stevet

I ran 3.24 miles this lunchtime and passed 10% of my running goal for 2008. In reality I am about a week behind a projected average but that is because I took a bunch of rest days and also took … Continue reading →

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Exciting Company News

Posted on February 12, 2008 by stevet

It was announced today that Dell is buying my company. Press Release That is two acquisitions in two years. Both of small (under 150 employees) to huge Top 50 companies.

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