Snippets


The Natural Social Leveling of Twitter

March 10th, 2010

Barracuda Networks says that only 21% of Twitter account holders were “true users”. I don’t think that’s a bad thing.



I Do Expect Better

March 5th, 2010

In his commentary: Baylor’s Griner deserves a second chance, Richard Justice said one thing that really leapt out at me:
If we’re willing to forgive all the addicts, wife beaters, cheats, juicers and perverts in sports, then we ought to be able to find it in our hearts to forgive a 19-year-old girl.
You know, I don’t just [...]



Walgreens, Cigs, and a Scene of Annoyance

February 1st, 2010
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I was out and about and I got a call from my mom. “Buy me cigarettes.” She never says, “Or else,” but you can tell those two little words are there. So, I detoured to Walgreens to appease the craving of a life-long smoker who will never quit (and thus make my life easier). At the counter, the clerk asked, “Are these for you?’



Space Vision: A Whole Lot of Nothing

January 28th, 2010
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There are a lot of rumors floating about what President Obama will opt to do with NASA and manned spaceflight. Much of this is based on the report Obama received from the Review of Human Spaceflight Plans Committee. While some of the rumors are doubtless based on administration “trial balloons”, I do think a paradigm shift is definitely in the offing.



Shirley Manson’s Sexy Laugh

January 2nd, 2010
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Singer, and now actress, Shirley Manson brings a lot to the table. Any combination of her talents and attributes are enough for many to call Ms Manson a sexy lady. Certainly I would have no trouble doing so. For me, however, the one thing that draws me in every time is her laugh.



Fundraising? Don’t Call Me, I’ll Call You

November 28th, 2009
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My household receives a constant stream of phone calls from the likes of Telefund, The Share Group, and other similar entities. At least, that’s what my Caller-ID says. To all of them I say, “Stop it!”



First Thoughts on Google Chrome OS

November 22nd, 2009
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I wonder if I’m the only one having major deja vu with some of the details emerging about Google’s Chrome OS? Think back with me to fifteen(-ish) years ago when Windows NT was the new scary thing coming out of scary Redmond. But then…a visionary started talking about thin clients and abandoning OS tyranny.



The XY Problem in Sports

September 12th, 2009
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The spector of gender development disorder complicates things mightily when it comes to athletic competition. For one South African runner, this has created a bit of a problem.



Afghanistan…Why Go On?

September 4th, 2009
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As the overt war that has been taking place in Afghanistan is helping no one, it’s time for all involved to cut their losses.



Steph’s Group Blog – A Perfect Day

September 3rd, 2009
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My take on this week’s group blog topic: Your Perfect Day. For one day you get to construct what would be the day you’d dream to have IRL.