Twisdom from katemond, December 30, 2016 at 10:16AM

'date a girl who treats you the same way she treats books' http://pic.twitter.com/eB8gOmyUO3

— Kate Wiles (@katemond) December 30, 2016

via Twitter https://twitter.com/katemond

December 30, 2016 at 10:16AM

Twisdom from arishapiro, December 27, 2016 at 01:01PM

Literally an audible cry just went up through the whole @NPR newsroom at news of Carrie Fisher's death. Objectivity only goes so far.

— Ari Shapiro (@arishapiro) December 27, 2016

via Twitter https://twitter.com/arishapiro

December 27, 2016 at 01:01PM

Twisdom from dialacina, December 14, 2016 at 12:29PM

You know, all the dudes that spout shit about PoC in a medieval-themed game would be inaccurate?

They never get upset about potatoes.

— Díacolleté (@dialacina) December 14, 2016

via Twitter https://twitter.com/dialacina

December 14, 2016 at 12:29PM

Twisdom from ppppolls, December 08, 2016 at 11:35AM

We did a poll this time 4 years ago and 52% of Americans said they believed in Santa. This year it's 31%. 2016 really destroyed our souls

— PublicPolicyPolling (@ppppolls) December 8, 2016

via Twitter https://twitter.com/ppppolls

December 08, 2016 at 11:35AM

Twisdom from GeekTyrant, December 05, 2016 at 12:30PM

Don't be wrong... http://pic.twitter.com/TKaFmMsZ4g

— GeekTyrant (@GeekTyrant) December 5, 2016

via Twitter https://twitter.com/GeekTyrant

December 05, 2016 at 12:30PM

Twisdom from LizHackett, November 28, 2016 at 01:00AM

My favorite part of taking cold medicine is finishing the conversation I started with Mary Todd Lincoln the last time I took cold medicine.

— Elizabeth Hackett (@LizHackett) November 28, 2016

via Twitter https://twitter.com/LizHackett

November 28, 2016 at 01:00AM

Twisdom from LAGilman, November 30, 2016 at 10:27AM

The problem with the electoral college is that sometimes we get stuck with the government other people deserve.

— Laura Anne Gilman (@LAGilman) November 30, 2016

via Twitter https://twitter.com/LAGilman

November 30, 2016 at 10:27AM

Twisdom from CaseyNewton, November 10, 2016 at 09:55PM

Facebook is now in the awkward position of having to explain why they think they drive purchase decisions but not voting decisions

— Casey Newton (@CaseyNewton) November 11, 2016

via Twitter https://twitter.com/CaseyNewton

November 10, 2016 at 09:55PM

Twisdom from jamesmiglehart, November 10, 2016 at 10:45PM

Wise words from our 16th President http://pic.twitter.com/Rs0uDuLthh

— james m. iglehart (@jamesmiglehart) November 11, 2016

via Twitter https://twitter.com/jamesmiglehart

November 10, 2016 at 10:45PM

Twisdom from DanaSchwartzzz, November 01, 2016 at 10:12PM

mocking everything is the laziest way of trying to be cool

— Dana Schwartz (@DanaSchwartzzz) November 2, 2016

via Twitter https://twitter.com/DanaSchwartzzz

November 01, 2016 at 10:12PM

Twisdom from pattonoswalt, October 30, 2016 at 09:19PM

Alice wanted to be Raven for Halloween. Designed & sewed her own costume. "You have to be Raven's dad."

As you wish: http://pic.twitter.com/WP1bYy4DGM

— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) October 31, 2016

via Twitter https://twitter.com/pattonoswalt

October 30, 2016 at 09:19PM

TechTalk appearance: Ep 417: WordPress, PHP, Tweetbots and a Pi – Oh My!

SHOW SUMMARY: Radiothon this week!
News Update

• Salesforce backs off of Twitter
• FAA issues emergency Note 7 alert!
• Much love for WordPress, PHP and some Pi
• Cutting the cord with Jay
• Living la vida cloud-a?

Geek Trivia Answer
This week, we provide the answer to:

What happens if the name Hurricane Matthew if it gets retired?

Podcast Only Song of the Week
Whilk & Misky – “Smalltown Boy”

TechTalk appearance: Ep 416: Trust Doesn’t Scale

SHOW SUMMARY: What’s scarier? Evil clowns, politics these days, or exploding phones? We cast our vote in this rather disorganized show … listen in to find out!
News Update

• Cubs win number 1! 3 more to go …
• Galaxy Note 7 explodes on the scene! (No, really – it literally. Explodes. Flames and all.)
• First word on the Google Pixel (interview with Verizon to be coming soon)
• Verizon drone LTE coverage – could it be flying over a town near you soon?
• Maybe a little politics (again)

Geek Trivia Answer
This week, we provide the answer to:

What was the first year – and contest – that computerized vote calculation was used?

Podcast Only Song of the Week
Small Crimes by Nilufer Yanya

TechTalk appearance: Ep 415: Getting Ticky Wit’ It

SHOW SUMMARY: Robbie “Science FTW” Rigel joins us today for a great tech/science cross-over!
News Update

• All things old are new again – even Commodore 64 in Poland!
• Go commando with Google, and get rid of those folders!
• Exchange server makes us cry, but most new MS products are pretty OK.
• Hackers are attacking our voting machines!
• Review of The Tick: new, old, and animated! (Jay’s recommendation is to watch “Little Wooden Boy and the Belly of Love”)

Geek Trivia Answer
This week, we provide the answer to:

What was the original Google search index programming stack written in?

Twisdom from actioncookbook, September 29, 2016 at 12:53PM

this entire thread should be a class required for high school graduation https://t.co/hRYC6sLVKy

— actioncookbook (@actioncookbook) September 29, 2016

via Twitter https://twitter.com/actioncookbook

September 29, 2016 at 12:53PM

Twisdom from iamdevloper, September 20, 2016 at 12:30PM

1985: the brightest minds of the future will give us flying cars

2016: er…we won’t now include images or links in your tweet count limit

— I Am Devloper (@iamdevloper) September 20, 2016

via Twitter https://twitter.com/iamdevloper

September 20, 2016 at 12:30PM

Twisdom from caseyjohnston, September 19, 2016 at 02:03PM

don't ask the internet if you should do anything. it's like asking a dog, it's excited and doesn't remotely understand what you're saying

— Casey Johnston (@caseyjohnston) September 19, 2016

via Twitter https://twitter.com/caseyjohnston

September 19, 2016 at 02:03PM

Twisdom from lyndseygilpin, September 10, 2016 at 04:04PM

Writing sucks until there's one sentence that doesn't. Then you smile. And then you press enter, tab, and the despair comes rushing back.

— Lyndsey Gilpin (@lyndseygilpin) September 10, 2016

via Twitter https://twitter.com/lyndseygilpin

September 10, 2016 at 04:04PM

Twisdom from ESPNCFB, September 01, 2016 at 08:20PM

"And you shall know my name is the Lord when I lay my vengeance upon thee." http://pic.twitter.com/Hcnnu2Bt5Y

— ESPN CollegeFootball (@ESPNCFB) September 2, 2016

via Twitter https://twitter.com/ESPNCFB

September 01, 2016 at 08:20PM

Twisdom from caseyjohnston, August 30, 2016 at 03:45PM

i would sincerely like to fight the person my spotify discover playlist thinks i am

— Casey Johnston (@caseyjohnston) August 30, 2016

via Twitter https://twitter.com/caseyjohnston

August 30, 2016 at 03:45PM

Twisdom from KameronHurley, August 27, 2016 at 08:41PM

In both writing & marketing you have to simultaneously devote your entire being to a craft while also not giving a shit about it. Tough.

— Kameron Hurley (@KameronHurley) August 28, 2016

via Twitter https://twitter.com/KameronHurley

August 27, 2016 at 08:41PM

Twisdom from Catrambo, August 25, 2016 at 02:56PM

Love this quote. http://pic.twitter.com/82QWqGOQ06

— Cat Rambo (@Catrambo) August 25, 2016

via Twitter https://twitter.com/Catrambo

August 25, 2016 at 02:56PM

Twisdom from ChicagoMaroon, August 24, 2016 at 05:31PM

In a welcome letter to freshmen, the College made clear that it does not condone safe spaces or trigger warnings: http://pic.twitter.com/9ep3n0ZbgV

— The Chicago Maroon (@ChicagoMaroon) August 24, 2016

via Twitter https://twitter.com/ChicagoMaroon

August 24, 2016 at 05:31PM

Twisdom from cox_tom, August 10, 2016 at 04:00AM

Writing: that strange thing that writers love so deeply yet will do almost anything to avoid doing.

— Tom Cox (@cox_tom) August 10, 2016

via Twitter https://twitter.com/cox_tom

August 10, 2016 at 04:00AM

Twisdom from stevekylerNBA, August 01, 2016 at 07:38AM

You gotta love Tim Duncan's LinkedIn page... (this is actually a real thing) http://pic.twitter.com/D7YUdcIG5Z

— Steve Kyler (@stevekylerNBA) August 1, 2016

via Twitter https://twitter.com/stevekylerNBA

August 01, 2016 at 07:38AM

Twisdom from Olivianuzzi, July 30, 2016 at 12:00AM

Just realized the Democratic and Republican conventions are Comic-Con for people who think Twitter is real life.

— Olivia Nuzzi (@Olivianuzzi) July 30, 2016

via Twitter https://twitter.com/Olivianuzzi

July 30, 2016 at 12:00AM

Twisdom from AlexSteffen, July 27, 2016 at 12:51PM

The huge erosion of our civil liberties since 9/11 premised on idea that power was in right hands. Imagine it in Trump's small, wrong hands.

— AlexSteffen (@AlexSteffen) July 27, 2016

via Twitter https://twitter.com/AlexSteffen

July 27, 2016 at 12:51PM

Twisdom from ebooksyearn, July 07, 2016 at 02:47PM

User: Ur website is broken. Developer: Here are click-by-click instructions to do what you want
User: I did something else & it didn't work

— Jon Renaut (@ebooksyearn) July 7, 2016

via Twitter https://twitter.com/ebooksyearn

July 07, 2016 at 02:47PM

Twisdom from BLCAgnew, July 07, 2016 at 02:07PM

This entire chain is chilling, and vital reading for basically everyone. https://t.co/Wi0HNlg0C5

— Jack Burton, Me (@BLCAgnew) July 7, 2016

via Twitter https://twitter.com/BLCAgnew

July 07, 2016 at 02:07PM

Twisdom from SamSykesSwears, July 05, 2016 at 03:05PM

How to Write
1) outline
2) research?
3) put 10 marshmallows in your mouth
4) who gives a shit
5) I wanted to be a pirate
6) my life is a lie

— Sam Sykes (@SamSykesSwears) July 5, 2016

via Twitter https://twitter.com/SamSykesSwears

July 05, 2016 at 03:05PM

Twisdom from katsudonburi, July 05, 2016 at 02:29PM

I never cease to be gobsmacked at how much writing has been devalued on the internet, which runs on the goddamn written word.

— Rachael Acks (@katsudonburi) July 5, 2016

via Twitter https://twitter.com/katsudonburi

July 05, 2016 at 02:29PM

Twisdom from Carols10cents, July 02, 2016 at 01:17AM

1998:
- Don't get in strangers' cars
- Don't meet ppl from internet

2016:
- Literally summon strangers from internet to get in their car

— Carol (@Carols10cents) July 2, 2016

via Twitter https://twitter.com/Carols10cents

July 02, 2016 at 01:17AM

Twisdom from DelilahSDawson, June 30, 2016 at 10:18AM

How much do I have to write every day? Enough.
How many times will I get rejected? Enough.
How much time does it take to succeed? Enough.

— Delilah S. Dawson (@DelilahSDawson) June 30, 2016

via Twitter https://twitter.com/DelilahSDawson

June 30, 2016 at 10:18AM

TechTalk appearance: Ep 414: Coolsites for Everyone! Also, Brexit happened

SHOW SUMMARY:
Cool sites of the Week

• KeeWeb – An online and downloadable password management app for you KeePass users! Just as deliciously free and open source as KeePass – but it works on anything with a web browser!
• OneTab browser extension – Creates an easy to manage extra browser tab you can send your open tabs to for later use … saves oodles of browser space (and CPU cycles)!

News Update

• Google apps come to your chrome book
• How will the Brexit impact technology – in the EU and here?
• All too much politics …

Geek Trivia Answer
This week, we provide the answer to:

What was the name of Oracle’s very first database product?

Podcast Only Song of the Week
Hearts on Fire by FMLYBND

Twisdom from CarrieCuinn, May 27, 2016 at 03:17PM

The Internet, a play in one tweet:

Person states opinion as fact.

Other person: "So dumb! Obviously my uninformed opinion is fact!"

Finis

— Carrie Cuinn (@CarrieCuinn) May 27, 2016

via Twitter https://twitter.com/CarrieCuinn

May 27, 2016 at 03:17PM

TechTalk appearance: Ep 413: Prince Bows Out

SHOW SUMMARY:
News Update

• Google has a lot of info on you
• Jay’s words of wisdom: “Don’t pass out business cards at a funeral”
• Conglomeration recap – it’s not tabletop Diablo!

Cool sites of the Week

• Conglomeration – It’s never too early to start planning for next year!
• Roll for the Galaxy – If you love tabletop gaming and are looking for something just a little bit different, give this one a roll!

Podcast Only Song of the Week

“Kiss” by Prince

Twisdom from ALeeMartinez, April 14, 2016 at 04:07PM

Two things an artist should understand: People know if they like or don't like something. People don't usually know why though.

— A. Lee Martinez (@ALeeMartinez) April 14, 2016

via Twitter https://twitter.com/ALeeMartinez

April 14, 2016 at 04:07PM

TechTalk appearance: Ep 412: Plumbing of the Gods

SHOW SUMMARY:
Gearing up for Conglomeration convention, sharing vacation tales, and talking tech … just another typical Saturday here on the TechTalk show!
News Update

• April Fools day recap – and how Google can get you fired
• Conglomeration is NEXT WEEKEND! Live action frogger, cosplay, board gaming … it’s not too late to join us!
• Writing, writers, and how tough both can be.
• Steampunk with zombies, anyone?

Cool sites of the Week

• Conglomeration.info – get more info about this year’s convention … or put it on your short list for next year!

Podcast Only Song of the Week
“Trip Switch” by Nothing but Thieves:

TechTalk appearance: Ep 411: Deadpooling my Memories

SHOW SUMMARY:
Along with a great review of the new Deadpool movie by Jay “Geek Trivia” Garmon (hint: DON’T take your kids!), we get a tiny taste of the Conglomeration 2016 convention in Louisville, KY this April – with more detail promised in shows to come. It’s not too late to sign up, but you may want to lock in those hotel spots quick!
Go to conglomeration.info to find out more and get registered.
News Update

• Picasa is dead.
• Pandora may be dead.
• Set the date to 1/1/1970 on your iPhone? Yep, it’s dead now.
• Hillary Clinton uses AOL to promote her campaign. Didn’t that die years ago?

Geek Trivia Answer of the Week

What two space vehicles had the official OV designation, but never actually flew?

Cool sites of the Week

• Nikon NX-D – Sad about Picasa going away, and mainly looking for good editing features? Try one of the many free software solutions available for your camera; you just might be surprised at how functional they are. I’ve got a Nikon, so the NX-D is perfect for me, but you can use it for any camera, or grab the equivalent software from Canon or other manufacturers.
• Conglomeration Registration – You can use this link to register for Conglomeration 2016. Don’t forget to tell them who sent you!

Podcast Only Song of the Week
MC Frontalot “Indier Than Thou!”

Twisdom from MattFnWallace, March 17, 2016 at 04:30PM

The best reason not to measure your success against others is your perception of their success is usually waaaaaay grander than the reality.

— Matt Wallace (@MattFnWallace) March 17, 2016

via Twitter https://twitter.com/MattFnWallace

March 17, 2016 at 04:30PM

Twisdom from nscottg, March 17, 2016 at 09:15AM

Most important skill in IT, admit when you're wrong. This will happen a fair amount of the time, and we learn when we admit fault.

— Nick Grugin (@nscottg) March 17, 2016

via Twitter https://twitter.com/nscottg

March 17, 2016 at 09:15AM

Twisdom from JoeDunman, March 10, 2016 at 12:58PM

The only part of Louisville I'm ever going to refer to as "SoBro" is that street with all the fraternity houses at UofL.

— Joe Dunman (@JoeDunman) March 10, 2016

via Twitter https://twitter.com/JoeDunman

March 10, 2016 at 12:58PM

Twisdom from PessimistsArc, March 06, 2016 at 12:59PM

When it's an idea: "won't work"
When it works: "won't catch on"
When it catches on: "It's a fad"
When it's not a fad: "it's an addiction!"

— Pessimists Archive (@PessimistsArc) March 6, 2016

via Twitter https://twitter.com/PessimistsArc

March 06, 2016 at 12:59PM

TechTalk appearance: Ep 410: Kids Talk Tech – Olivia’s In The House!

SHOW SUMMARY:

The longest, most intense Kids Talk Tech … ‘evah! Listen to Olivia as she discusses history, video games, spelling bees, spelling apps (look out for the big SBC!), and more!

News Update

• Superbowl weekend coming up, and there’s lots of ways for us cord cutters to watch …
• Don’t brick that iPhone!
• Bernie’s Tinder supporter crowd is getting left-swiped right out of the election!
• Windows 8 support ending

Cool sites of the Week

• Frontier Heroes – Awesome history-based game for both iOS and Android!
• ColorHexa – Trying to figure out that web color?  Need the complementary for design? Check it out!
• Bootply – If you’re working with the bootstrap framework, or designing web or mobile apps at all, you’ll want to check this out – it’s a great place to play and test code without fear of breaking anything!

Podcast Only Song of the Week

A special song just for Olivia: “Monopoly Loser” by Alice on The Roof!

LISTEN HERE

Twisdom from nscottg, February 10, 2016 at 04:24PM

As a kid: Man when I am an adult, I will able to do anything I want
As an adult: Man when I was a kid I was able to do anything I wanted

— Nick Grugin (@nscottg) February 10, 2016

via Twitter https://twitter.com/nscottg

February 10, 2016 at 04:24PM

Twisdom from JoeDunman, February 01, 2016 at 04:56PM

@MarcusGreenWDRB He's the only one who will leave that place better than when he arrived.

— Joe Dunman (@JoeDunman) February 1, 2016

via Twitter https://twitter.com/JoeDunman

February 01, 2016 at 04:56PM

Twisdom from jayewells, February 02, 2016 at 12:57PM

Luck is magic fueled by hard work.

— Jaye Wells (@jayewells) February 2, 2016

via Twitter https://twitter.com/jayewells

February 02, 2016 at 12:57PM

My best stories shared in 2015

Illustration of a Brontosaurus (nowadays called Apatosaurus). The idea that Apatosaurus was wholly or mostly aquatic is now considered outdated. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Below are the top links I shared on social media that earned at least 50 clicks in 2015.

1. "The desire to preserve the past died along with 20% time, Google Labs, and the spirit of haphazard experimentation" http://bit.ly/1ClguHZ | Jan. 31 | 125 clicks


2. At what point is someone's skin "too black" for the mainstream comic book audience? Ask a colorist. http://bit.ly/1O76eqJ | Mar. 19 | 128 clicks


3. "It is now possible to resurrect Brontosaurus as a genus, different from Apatosaurus" http://bbc.in/1CQQfr5 | Apr. 7 | 126 clicks


4. Okay, I'm considering this canon http://bit.ly/1b8lcgI | Apr. 18 | 61 clicks


5. "All of this might have ultimately been due to fans perceiving her as an ice queen. Which is beyond depressing." http://bit.ly/1RbcCie | May 6 | 162 clicks


6. "Now if you’ll excuse us, an ugly cry session is definitely in order" http://bit.ly/1FTHCz4 | May 8 | 56 clicks


7. "I thought my job was to be right. I thought that was how I proved my worth to the company. But that was all wrong." http://bit.ly/1FgLzNA | May 14 | 96 clicks


8. "You need to stop mistaking Dane Cook routines for peer-reviewed sociological studies" http://wrd.cm/1c5QK7a | May 21 | 74 clicks


9. I genuinely worry about this with my daughters http://bit.ly/1NIai11 | Sep. 22 | 285 clicks


10. Look, I respect both sides of the gun control debate (looneys aside), but this is some cowardly bullshit http://bit.ly/1MNR2h4 | Oct. 2 | 82 clicks


11. 10 years ago, @scalzi used me as an example of what NOT to do with your writing career http://bit.ly/1Rua5yp | Nov. 4 | 837 clicks

SF Signal asked me about my favorite pretend spaceship

NCC-1701-D Refit (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

No, really, there are sci-fi and fantasy fandom blogs that are desperate enough to ask my opinions on fictional spaceships. Mostly Paul Weimer is too nice for his own good over at SF Signal.

Paul was also smart enough to take the Millennium Falcon and Firefly's Serenity out of the running. My answer, the "All Good Things" alternate reality variant of The Next Generation's Enterprise D, is pictured to the right.

Luckily, Paul was wise enough to ask a cavalcade of authors, agents and reviewers like Amanda Bridgeman, K.V. Johansen, Alexandra Pierce, Tehani Wessely, Julia Rios (who did the Force Awakens pod-rant with Paul and I), Joshua Bilmes, Josh Vogt, Brenda Cooper, Jacey Bedford, Laurel Amberdine, L.M. Myles, and Angela Mitchell which fictional spacecraft they'd most want to pilot, captain, and/or own. Heady company far more qualified than a poser like me. Their answers show it.

In any case, you can read the latest SF Signal Mind Meld, A Spacecraft of One's Own, here.

Related articles

• Reasons Why Star Wars Spaceships Make No Sense
• Millionaire Star Trek fan creates USS Enterprise building
• Starship Enterprise vs. Superman: Who's the Fastest Sci-Fi Spacefarer? (Graphic)
• An Illustrated Chart Comparing the Fastest Real and Fictional Spaceships in the Universe
• Neil deGrasse Tyson Says the Enterprise Is the Greatest Starship Ever

Twisdom from mattduss, January 14, 2016 at 11:39AM

Main problem the GOP establishment seems to have with Trump is that the wrong guy is capitalizing on paranoia they've stoked for 8 years.

— Matt Duss (@mattduss) January 14, 2016

via Twitter https://twitter.com/mattduss

January 14, 2016 at 11:39AM

Twisdom from NateCosBOOM, January 12, 2016 at 04:35PM

Bad Editor: "This sucks. Write better." Good Editor: "This is awesome! Write better."

— Nast Crumpy (@NateCosBOOM) January 12, 2016

via Twitter https://twitter.com/NateCosBOOM

January 12, 2016 at 04:35PM

TechTalk appearance: Ep 407 – YASWGF (Yet Another Star Wars Geek Fest)

SHOW SUMMARY:

News Items

• Google Voice FTW!
• Steam (Valve) down for users over XMas due to a security issue
• Netflix streaming gets better and faster
• Major movies hacked – Go to the dark side and watch them now!

Jay “Geek Trivia” Garmon Trivia Answer

What numerically based film was so influential on George Lucas that references to it have been in every Star Wars film ever created (including the latest one!)?

Coolsites of the Week

• Vimeo has a great selection of movies, including the answer to this week’s trivia above! (psst: look here – http://ift.tt/1RHWPrK )

Podcast Only Song of the Week
Christmas will Break Your Heart by LCD Soundsystem!

LISTEN HERE

Twisdom from rosefox, January 03, 2016 at 06:52PM

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via Twitter https://twitter.com/rosefox

January 03, 2016 at 06:52PM