http://www.nitallica.org This is my digital sandbox and proverbial playground. By trade, I am a web designer who dabbles in graphic design (when time allows). I'm an avid gamer, a former editor for Addons.Mozilla.Org, and spend a good deal of my time in the WordPress community. In short, I am: a web designer, a geek, a gamer and an aspiring super mom. Sun, 11 May 2008 18:28:19 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Happy Mother's Day to all you moms out there. Jessie and Jim are treating me to brunch. Jessie's discovered chicken and dumplings. ;) --Mobile post sent by nitallica using Utterz.  Replies. http://www.nitallica.org/2008/05/11/mothers-day-brunch/ Nancy French on Military Families on National Review Online A *VERY* touching article by a wife of a deployed soldier. (tags: military family God-bless-our-troops!) http://www.nitallica.org/2008/05/10/links-for-2008-05-10/ Testing begins in 20 mins. She and the other student begin stretching and warm-up. --Mobile post sent by nitallica using Utterz.  Replies. http://www.nitallica.org/2008/05/10/jessies-karate-test/ Now GPS Can Tell You Where the Cops Are | Autopia from Wired.com (tags: gps) AMD Plans 12-Core Server Chip In 2010 -- Processors -- InformationWeek Drooooooooooooooooooooooooool (tags: WANT!!!!!) http://www.nitallica.org/2008/05/08/links-for-2008-05-08/ Today is National Military Appreciation Day. Do you know a soldier's email address? Send him or her a nice e-card thanking him/her for his/her service and support! American Greetings has a nice selection in their Celebrate the Date section. Also, don't forget that the Friday before Mother's Day ... http://www.nitallica.org/2008/05/08/have-you-thanked-a-soldier-lately/ This morning I was reading the latest entries in the Troops Support LinkedIn group, and a post by Gail grabbed me: On Sunday I flew from Houston to Seattle and when checking in at the airport I noticed a group of soldiers getting ready to depart as well. As always, I ... http://www.nitallica.org/2008/05/08/our-troops-need-us/ Having been born and raised in this country, sometimes it's too easy to take for granted exactly how good I have it as compared to other parts of the world. As an American citizen, I have many rights that others do not. One of which is the first ... http://www.nitallica.org/2008/05/07/freedom-is-a-beautiful-thing/ Tip those tiaras, ladies! Another new member joins the ranks today: Zoey. Another fine addition to our 'roll. If you get a chance, mosey on by her blog and take a peak! :) http://www.nitallica.org/2008/05/07/welcome-new-cotillion-member-zoey/ Today's slice o' funny bits comes courtesy of one of my co-workers: Can you imagine yourself to be the nun that is sitting at her desk grading these papers all the while trying to keep a straight face and maintain her composure! Pay special attention to the wording and spelling. ... http://www.nitallica.org/2008/05/07/humpday-hilarities-21/ How to destroy 60 hard drives an hour | The Register Interesting device ... I wonder if a cheaper alternative exists? (H/T to Uncle Monster for the link!) (tags: harddrive tech Geekery hardware data-scrubbing) Wipe your iPod before selling it, RIAA warns | Register Hardware RIAA to start suing kids for selling their ... http://www.nitallica.org/2008/05/06/links-for-2008-05-06/ I really should be ashamed of myself. I submitted my "Translucent Dream" theme 2 weeks ago, and figured it wasn't going to be picked and totally forgot about it. I didn't read my feeds yesterday because I was out most of the day with Jess ... she had an orthodontist ... http://www.nitallica.org/2008/05/06/vote-for-me/ InsideCatholic.com - A Tsunami Cannot Be Drawn in Pastels: On Dignity and Suffering An excellent article by The Anchoress, well worth reading by anyone of ANY faith. (tags: faith religion thought-provoking) http://www.nitallica.org/2008/05/03/links-for-2008-05-03/