Two Faced
Posted July 31st, 2007 by MikeI’ve always heard that married couples start looking like each other over time. Looks like it may be true. Clearly I will get the better end of this deal.
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Pretty bad report card on Evoting systems
Posted July 31st, 2007 by MikeAll of them failed pretty miserably. …which is not surprising since the companies have been so evil about preventing any independent security review of the systems. Imagine if antivirus companies weren’t allowed to sell you antivirus software. Would your machine be safer? It’s kind of the same thing with these eVoting systems. The companies are [...]
Finally, something that can harness the power of children
Posted July 31st, 2007 by Mike“Alright billy…jump up and down!”
Programming Rockafire
Posted July 31st, 2007 by MikeHere’s a more family friendly angle on the home pizza restaurant robotics hobby. This is quite possibly one of the coolest things I’ve ever seen on the internet. Although he seems oddly defensive about the whole thing…. One Caveat…this fella has the *worst* taste in music. To whom much childhood robotics is given, much more [...]
Filed under:geeky
Them, Robot
Posted July 31st, 2007 by MikeI’m not sure if this video contains bad language or not, but it might, so no embedding–and link at your own risk: Reprogramming the Rockafire Explosion to play rap music. Of course, this is not the point. The point is: how can I get my own Rockafire Explosion!?!?!? If you had that, and some microwave [...]
Those porn peddlers in Vegas
Posted July 30th, 2007 by MikeAnyone who’s been to Las Vegas knows the fellas (and a couple women) on the street corners handing out little nekkid girl business cards for the local ‘dancers’. Apparently these women will deliver exotic dancing right to your door. That’s convenience! There’s a little code on most cards, so they get a kickback if it’s [...]
Filed under:vacation
Early Epcot Brochure
Posted July 30th, 2007 by MikeMan, this really takes me back. I remember visiting EPCOT right about the time it first opened. My mom was freakin’ out about it and bought all the books and stuff. Today you can tell DisneyCo Inc. is waiting to amortize it off the books and pave it over for a strip mall and parking [...]
Scanning license plates
Posted July 30th, 2007 by MikeBelow is a great demonstration about where technology is going. It won’t be long before this tracking will be possible with faces and other identifying information. The problem? This data can be stored. Soon your entire day’s travel will be stored on a hard drive in a municipal building. And with all this Homeland security [...]
Oh the cuteness
Posted July 30th, 2007 by MikeCan there be anything cuter than a puppy and kitten playing? I’m not sure my only commentary on the situation would involve cocaine and Satan, though.
What happened to warm fuzzy Russia?
Posted July 30th, 2007 by MikeWhile the terrorism thing takes center stage, the former Soviet Union has been slowly sinking into a less principled version of it’s former self. It took about 16 years for Germany to move from post WWI destruction to WWII capabilities and philosophy. The USSR collapsed in 1991.
Filed under:General
Amazing mortgage stories
Posted July 30th, 2007 by MikeThis subprime lending stuff is really scary. And it’s not just mortgages. There are other kinds of lending out there that are ticking time bombs too. The portfolios are being tossed around like a hot potato, and the lenders are playing games to make things look like they aren’t as bad.
Where is my party?
Posted July 30th, 2007 by MikeWhat has my Republican party become? The party of the great communicator is running from youtube debates. Could you imagine Ronald Reagan refusing this? I doubt I’ll ever vote Democrat, but Republicans are looking more and more loseriffic.
Filed under:politics
More daughter quotes
Posted July 29th, 2007 by MikeThere are about 100 of these everytime I we go to the store. But these are the ones from today. When passing a church: “Is that place still in business? We should drive by on Sunday to see if they are. There are never any cars there since I was a baby.” When finally selecting [...]
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Stopping what is bad vs only allowing what is good
Posted July 28th, 2007 by MikeThe TSA rules going through the airport line are pretty crazy. They read like newspaper clippings from past scares. “Take all shoes off for screening” “No snow globes” “All belts must go through x-ray” This is classic signature based security. Look for things that have been problematic in the past, and stop those specific things [...]
De Plane, De Plane
Posted July 26th, 2007 by Mike…landed. And actually, there’s a line of Kenny Rogers themed slot machines that look like a better investment than the stock market today. Don’t worry kids. Our money ain’t stayin’ in Vegas.
Leavin’ on a jetplane
Posted July 25th, 2007 by MikeAlright, posts may be sporadic over the next few days. Unless the plane crashes. Then they’ll be exceptionally sporadic. Wouldn’t that be creepy if this was the last b’journal post? Well, as the old saying goes “I’m prepared to leave, but not ready”. To die is gain. Or to lose all this credit card debt.
Filed under:vacation
Extension of Copyright in the UK
Posted July 25th, 2007 by MikeMusic Industry folks have been extending copyright on recordings and music to absurd lengths, but it appears the UK has said no. That’s good.
Filed under:music
Dog chip conspiracy
Posted July 25th, 2007 by MikeSo a dog ends up 2000 miles away from home. He is reunited with his owners because he has of those microchips under his skin. The quote: “It just goes to show the value of having your dog micro-chipped,” Uh-huh. Who stood to benefit from this situation? I call conspiracy. Now it’s off to youtube [...]
DRM free music
Posted July 25th, 2007 by MikeSo it appears that EMI is the only label embracing DRM free, listener friendly music. And the latest manifestation is an Iron Maiden and Burger King alliance. (???) I wonder if the Christian Music Cartels in Nashville will ever do such things?
Vegas baby!
Posted July 24th, 2007 by MikeI’ll be in Vegas for undisclosed reasons for the next couple days. I’ve got my prosperity cloth and anointing oil packed. I’ve named it. I’m claiming it. I have an unbeatable system. Let’s just say that when we come back, we’ll have doubled the budget for the next recording project.
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