Happy Anti-Corruption Day

Today is the U.N.'s Anti-Corruption Day. The U.N. has published a survey of 69 countries, and 48 of them feel that corruption is higher now than it was three years ago. They feel that corruption is highest in the political parties.

Were these red countries or blue countries?

Win 98: Always on My Mind

By Jim Rapoza, "eWeek", 11/14/05 issue:

But a funny thing happened with Windows 98—in many ways, it has become the most successful version of Windows ever. It's certainly had the longest life span so far for a Windows version. Amazingly, you can still use Windows 98 and get by quite nicely, seven years after its release.

In fact, I still use Windows 98 often. The main system that sits in my home office still runs Windows 98 SE. My wife uses it for Web browsing and her daily office chores, and I use it for the Web and gaming.

Give. Me. A. Human.

Interactive Voice Response (IVR) systems are everywhere. You can't order a pizza without pressing the '*' key -- it's a real rectal irritant -- specially on a cell phone. Paul English, founder and CTO of Kayak.com feels your pain. He's go a great list of companies, their phone numbers, and what you need to do to get a living, breathing person.

Pumpkin pie recipe for techs and engineers

This pumpkin pie recipe's step-by-step instructions were written for techs, engineers and others with an analytical mind.

Another for the TDay DIYers. If you are going to go to all this trouble, and need another stomach to feed, call me.

Roast turkey recipe for techs and engineers

This easy-to-follow recipe shows you how to roast a traditional Thanksgiving turkey. This article's step-by-step instructions and detailed images were designed for those with an analytical mind.

I prefer to order my turkey all ready cooked, but for the DIYers...

History's Worst Software Bugs

What seems certain is that bugs are here to stay. Here, in chronological order, is the Wired News list of the 10 worst software bugs of all time … so far.

Feeling Safe Now?

Fearless Leader has taken some steps to improve your safety. Yes, he's created yet another federal agency, charged with stopping those nasty terrorists in their tracks. He has created the Information Sharing Council , and they report directly to Him. But in the next breath, He says we need to remain vigilant . I wonder if he knows that the movie "Chicken Little" opens today....