Checking [whether] standard error [closed in a Perl script], though, is a bit more problematic. After all, if STDERR fails to close, what are you planning to do about it? — The Perl Cookbook, 2nd Edition They go on to suggest a couple of things, but it’s still a funny comment. By way of analogy, [...] Read more »
Viking Insurance, redux
A follow-up to my car post of a few weeks ago. In summary, the Viking Insurance rep made an offer for settlement, and I suggested they double it. They’ve called back and have said, essentially, “O.K., we’ll double it.” Oh, and Audi performed the repair job on my bumper, which ended up running to $2000, [...] Read more »
So Many Bunnies at the Scotch Whisky Distillery
I’m thinking of writing a book called So Many Bunnies at the Scotch Whisky Distillery. I’ve got the beginning worked out: 1 was named Ashton. He slept in the mash tun. 2 was named Beryl. She slept in a barrel. 3 was named Carol. She slept in a barrel. 4 was named Darryl. He slept [...] Read more »
Robbing a bank competently
A gem: Perhaps an analogy would be appropriate: There is a competent and an incompetent way to rob a bank. You can either plan ahead, consider the worst-case scenario, and get in and out without too much trouble. Or you can dream about your successes, not consider difficult possibilities, and have the result be a [...] Read more »
John Kerry complaints
John Kerry: “I’m running for President to make the country we love safer, stronger, and more secure. I’m asking every American to be a Citizen Soldier…” Oh, shut up. Like what we need is another president who sees everything as a military conflict. And try this: “John Kerry has the vision to create a new [...] Read more »
Zwack
Trader Joe’s has a Zwack 3 year old plum brandy at 47% abv, distilled entirely from plums. It’s also Kosher, curiously. Apparently the Zwack distillery produces the self-proclaimed “national drink of Hungary”, Unicum. More here. Read more »
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