@penguiniator: True, it's kind of like saying "you should learn how to speak, but don't worry about which language." #teachyourself

@Phoshi: Notepad does not have multiple undo, a pretty much required feature for programming. At least use Notepad ++ [notepad-plus.sourceforge.net] #teachyourself

@Sanjay: There are a bunch of useful getting started the Microsoft .Net tutorials and videos and all the the (basic) tools you need: [www.asp.net] #teachyourself

(One month later) it works for me. #google

- just found a parking space

@andyo: I remember every couple of weeks Blockbuster raised their rental price by a few cents. One week it was $4.89 and the next time I rented it was $4.96, not much later it is $5.04. These days I go to BB about twice a year and usually can't find an available DVD of what I'm looking for. #movies

I find it helps to plan ahead mentally and practically. I run in the mornings. The night before I have appropriate clothes laid out for the weather. In the morning I look at the local forecast before I leave and gauge what to put on (around 40 degress means a t-shirt and my hoodie, at 30 I add my ski jacket, etc.). …

Will this site help make a wallpaper that says "Network Timeout?" #wallpapers

Buy a Nook instead. #kindle

@virgilstar: Ever thought about donating your time to a homeless shelter or other charity this season? #openthread

@iSmithx_sick_of_vista: Not sure what you mean by "synthesizing music."

Is there any point in buying an iPhone without a phone plan? I just hate the idea of paying $70/month. #openthread

@chapoec: visit [www.quietpcusa.com] for options.

@Terry: Put this person's printouts taped to the wall of a common area to embarrass the person into being more diligent. #openthread

@colorebel: I learned a different shoe knot 20 years ago from "The Klutz Book of Knots." Just as easy to tie and untie as the old way and but shoelace gets unintentionally untied only about once every two years. #openthread

I'm looking for a way to videocast from a location without internet access.

@markbowman: This is why I'm not considering this. My TV is an old but big monster with only RCA and coax. #feature

Annoy-a-Tron [[www.thinkgeek.com]] #officeculture

If I want to watch commercials, I'll Tivo one of the "Best TV Commericals" specials. #tv

@Ph0Xy: Almost everything I watch is though Tivo. My wife and I sit on the couch and I'm too lazy to switch my PC to media mode (and balance the keyboard and mouse on my lap) and too frugal to build a dedicated media PC. #tv