Christmas in Houston

We thought it should be pretty warm down there and it was in the 80's when we first arrived. But today, it's in the 30's and 40's, which is really cold for Houston.

The Lost Room

It's one of the best real scientific fiction after Contact. Just like Jodie Froster, the actors and actresses are doing their jobs very well. Most importantly, the story line is excellent. Simple "objects" keep you wondering throughout.

Sideways

Sideways was on HBO Signature tonight. Still thinks it's one of the best dark comedy ever made. It's so funny while so SAD at the same time.

By the way, the movie is way better than the book thanks to the talented cast especially Paul Giamatti. Really think he deserves the Oscar this year.

Waiting for Vista

While waiting for Vista, here's another Windows joke from Joes4all.net.

No, Windows is not a virus. Here's what viruses do:
1. They replicate quickly. ... Okay, Windows does that.
2. Viruses use up valuable system resources, slowing down the system as they do so. ... Okay, Windows does that.
3. Viruses will, from time to time, trash your hard disk. ... Okay, Windows does that too.
4. Viruses are usually carried, unknown to the user, along with valuable programs and systems. ... Sigh.. Windows does that, too.
5. Viruses will occasionally make the user suspect their system is too slow (see 2) and the user will buy new hardware. ... Yup, Windows does that, too.



Until now it seems Windows is a virus but there are fundamental differences: Viruses are well supported by their authors, are running on most systems, their program code is fast, compact and efficient and they tend to become more sophisticated as they mature.

So Windows is not a virus. ... It's a bug.

1776 at the Lyric Stage Company of Boston

We were told that the theater is within walking distance from Boston Commons. Well, it is within walking distance, but we walked almost an hour to get there. It is outside the theater district. Although the play is well worth the walk, there are better ways to get there. We almost missed the play and had to take two of the last three non-adjacent seats.