Chicago (Suburban) Nerd Dinner - February 1st

Chicago (Suburban) Nerd Dinner - February 1st
You won’t want to miss the next Chicago (Suburban) Nerd Dinner. We have a bonified Software Legend penciled in to join us! That’s right… as it turns out THE Rocky Lhotka will be in town that week and (from what I hear) plans on joining us for our nerd dinner, so don’t miss it!

When: Tuesday, February 1st, 2005
**Where**: Dave & Buster's, 1155 N Swift Road (I-355 & Lake St.), Addison, IL (Map)
When: 6:30PM

Episode III REVENGE OF THE SITH crawl

Episode III REVENGE OF THE SITH War! The Republic is crumbling under attacks by the ruthless Sith Lord, Count Dooku. There are heroes on both sides. Evil is everywhere. In a stunning move, the fiendish droid leader, General Grievous, has swept into the Republic capital and kidnapped Chancellor Palpatine, leader of the Galactic Senate. As the Separatist Droid Army attempts to flee the besieged capital with their valuable hostage, two Jedi Knights lead a desperate mission to rescue the captive Chancellor....

HOW-TO: Turn your Mac mini into a media center - Engadget - www.engadget.com

HOW-TO: Turn your Mac mini into a media center - Engadget - www.engadget.com
I'm tempted to get a Mac Mini for just this purpose.

Episode III

Rebelscum.com If you want hints (spoilers) to Episode III, check out the contents of the trading cards that are to be published. It gives an outline of the plot in ep3.

Xbox 2 signs pile up

Xbox 2 By Turkeyday !!!

Xbox 2 signs pile up | News.blog | CNET News.com

Hmmm Chantico

If you love chocolate you will Love a Chantico. It's like drinking a flowerless chocolate cake filled with a truffle. I recommend adding a shot of expresso and sharing. Its only 6oz. but its rich enough to satisfy anyones chocolate craving.
Chicagoist: Say It With Us: "Chantico"

20 Year Archive on Google Groups

20 Year Archive on Google Groups

How can I trust Firefox?

I'm giving firefox a try again, now that its released. But I couldn't help notice the following blog on a "secure" firefox How can I trust Firefox?
and the followup I love Slashdot.
I didn't even think of these issues when installing firefox and the 10+ extensions, most of them were unsigned. Oops!

Update with Roe and Gary

Some have asked, so here you go.... Garry held out too long for WLS and they decided to drop him. Roe has been on his own since Feb 94 and has held up well in the ratings and as a host over all. Other good news includes Christina Filiaggi
has been hired as a WLS employee. And Roe has a new sidekick/sportscaster Bruce Wolf from WFLD FOX32 has been adding his commentary to the show.

Halo 2 RSS Excel Workbook

Play halo 2 and do Statistical Analysis!
Halo 2 RSS Excel Workbook

View your halo XBox Live stats on
Bungie.Net It will even give you your kill shots in graphical format. Really cool!