So there I was, writing a short post about something, when I needed to embed an image. I cliecked the "Insert Image" button in my Movable Type blogging software, uploaded the image, and...it wouldn't let me create a thumbnail image. Thumbnailing is done by the Perl Image::Magick module and, sure enough, when I checked Movable Type's listing of the status of Perl modules, it … [Read more...] about Another Fight With Movable Type
Archives for July 2009
Still Searching For That Elusive Chicago Criminal Defense Blogger
I'm continuing my search for a half-way decent Chicago-themed criminal defense blog. The standard isn't that high. I'm not looking for a national-quality crimlaw blogger with a huge following and tons of great articles. You just have to blog criminal defense better than me, and I'm not a lawyer. In a comment to my previous post, Jamie pointed out that Pete Guither of Drug … [Read more...] about Still Searching For That Elusive Chicago Criminal Defense Blogger
The Greatest Criminal Defense Blogger In Chicago
The other day I was once again lamenting the state of Chicago criminal defense bloggers---which is, basically, as I've complained before, that there aren't any---when I had a shocking revelation: There is, in fact, one person in Chicago blogging about criminal defense issues: Me. Thus, by default, I, Windypundit, am The Greatest Criminal Defense Blogger in Chicago. … [Read more...] about The Greatest Criminal Defense Blogger In Chicago
Reserved Parking, WTF?
I just visited the Apple store in Old Orchard for some accessories for the new hotness, and I spotted something I've never seen before: License-plate-specific reserved parking? This must be reserved for one person, and including the plate number makes it easy for mall security to recognize the right car, but don't they have parking stickers or something? … [Read more...] about Reserved Parking, WTF?
Scattershot 2009-07-13
Random shots around the web: Awesome Train v.s. Tornado video. Movie Preview: If the vampires defeated the humans, what would be left for them to eat? Don't try to break into the home of a former boxer, even if he's 72 years old. Pigs flew. Movie Preview: They're not just zombies. They're Nazi zombies. Don't follow me on Twitter. Really, I got nothing. Security Theater: … [Read more...] about Scattershot 2009-07-13