Tomorrow is Linucon! Three days of pure geekiness. Can't beat that. So yesterday sent the “out of office” email – it said we'd be out and that if anyone wanted to meet us, we'd be at linucon. Then he IM'd me and said “I'm glad you're a geek”. :) So am I. :) I really feel sorry for the geek guys that have wives/girlfriends that look down on their hobbies and geekiness, and don't “let” them go to these things, or buy/play video games, etc., etc. On the other hand, bed – made – lie. Hrm. I really need a…

GamerGod – Returning the Investment: The Future of Marketing The Entertainment Software Association issued a report this year stating that the average gamer is 30 years of age and 75% are likely to be the head of the household. Most men and more than a few women will be surprised to learn that women account for 43% of the gamer market, with women over 18 playing more games than boys ages 6-17. While it is no secret that men are considered the ideal target demographic, women prove more and more that they can play as hard as the guys. The…

Rita went east instead of west and Austin got nothing. No rain, no wind to speak of, no thunderstorms. Bah. In fact, it's hotter than it has been. Again, bah. Paying off all of our credit card debt is going to feel fantastic. Heavily doctored spaghetti sauce is teh yum. Chicken, sausage, onions, garlic, mushrooms… mmmm. Plus enough leftovers to freeze for easy dinners later. The Fifth Element is a really bad movie. But I liked it a lot. Jerry Doyle is way yummier than Bruce Willis. Linucon is looking like it's going to be a lot of fun this…

Symantec buys antiphishing firm WholeSecurity | Tech News on ZDNet Symantec has agreed to acquire privately held WholeSecurity, which makes products to fight phishing scams and detect malicious code attacks. Venture-backed WholeSecurity is based in Austin, Texas, and employs about 60 people. Its customers include eBay, Deutsche Bank and Visa, according to the company's Web site. The acquisition is expected to be completed in October, Symantec said Thursday. Financial details were not disclosed. Here's hoping things work out ok.

My pirate name is: Mad Jenny Kidd Every pirate is a little bit crazy. You, though, are more than just a little bit. Even though you're not always the traditional swaggering gallant, your steadiness and planning make you a fine, reliable pirate. Arr! Get your own pirate name from fidius.org.

Watching videos from LA local news stations. Reading blogs and non-US news sources. Horrified. We are so screwed.

NOLA.com: T-P Orleans Parish Breaking News Weblog OUR OPINIONS: An open letter to the President –Editorial board, New Orleans Times-Picayune Dear Mr. President: We heard you loud and clear Friday when you visited our devastated city and the Gulf Coast and said, “What is not working, we're going to make it right.” Please forgive us if we wait to see proof of your promise before believing you. But we have good reason for our skepticism. Bienville built New Orleans where he built it for one main reason: It's accessible. The city between the Mississippi River and Lake Pontchartrain was easy…