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Transition

When I first saw the movie Interstellar a little less than a year ago, I loved it for a lot of reasons. But I’m not afraid to admit that I probably looked a little bit like this guy during a … Continue reading

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The Nervous System of the 21st Century

“When we treat the internet as though its most important policy question is how artists get paid, or how we stop jihadis from recruiting each other, or how we make sure there isn’t the wrong kind of pornography getting into … Continue reading

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Jefferson on Intellectual Property

If nature has made any one thing less susceptible than all others of exclusive property, it is the action of the thinking power called an idea, which an individual may exclusively possess as long as he keeps it to himself; … Continue reading

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Got networking equipment you aren’t using?

One thing I’m going to be doing in Africa is helping with various tech needs; they specifically mentioned needing network equipment. If you have any wifi access points or small (non-rack mount) switches or hubs that you’d like to donate, … Continue reading

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Thoughts on 36

I turned 36 years old today. I’m fully aware that my next statement will be met with snickers and jeers by my older friends and family, but I’m going to say it anyway… I always thought of 36 – that … Continue reading

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Superman on the Small Screen

Here’s a Smallville series wrap-up review by your local friendly neighborhood comic shop manager (if you live in Ventura, anyway). I actually did watch the first couple seasons of this show, until the Dawson’s-Creekishness got too overwhelming to take. If … Continue reading

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Mean People Suck

For context on this post, here is a recent picture of my two sons: Notice anything “wrong” with them simply by looking at this picture? If your answer is “yes”, then this post is for you! [I apologize in advance … Continue reading

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Amazon: Calling Apple Out

I’ve been thinking for a while now about Amazon’s strategy as it relates to embracing Android, and specifically how the moves they’ve made seem to be directly targeted at highlighting things that the Android platform makes possible and the iOS … Continue reading

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Survivor Party

Since I asked my online friends for help with part of Emma’s 13th birthday party, I figured I should probably fill everyone in on the rest of the details in case you’re curious (and also to spark some ideas for … Continue reading

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Dell Streak Review

I’ve been putting off writing this for a long time, but in a way perhaps it’s best that I did, since I’ve now had 4 months to get a more complete feel for all the details and thus (hopefully) give … Continue reading

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