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I actually found Blogo by accident. There are some pretty cool features here, preview using my blog theme being the best one. Mostly, though, it feels uncooked. I’m not really happy with the overall interface, the fact that it didn’t download my category list and then give me a way to insert a category is […]

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This Memorial Day (tomorrow night) on A&E channel, Ridley and Tony Scott’s version of Michael Chrichton’s seminal techno-thriller, The Andromeda Strain is premiering. I will see it and report back (there will probably be spoilers). Before I do, I want to deal with the reviews that are coming out and some big picture issues about […]

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I am a bit jealous. I’ve discovered a really good blog tool for Windows called BlogJet. BlogJet is everything that ecto, MarsEdit, Qumana and a whole host of others for the Mac are not. You would think that a platform that is so intent on content creation like the Mac is, would have a full […]

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California Supreme Court overturns gay marriage ban - Los Angeles Times

This is great news. I have gay friends and a gay cousin-in-law. Loving, gay couples will now get to do what all loving couples should be able to do in the first place, get equal protection under the law. Of course, within minutes of the […]

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All six of you who actually follow this blog know that I want everyone to be equally represented. If you notice in the comments section, some of us have avatars and some of us do not, and you may be wondering, “Gee, how do I get a cool pic to represent moi?” Let me break […]

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Please, attend. The rules are very simple. If you wish to comment on one of my rambles, I suggest you read said ramble in its tedious entirety before doing so. It’s bad for everyone. It makes me go off like a rocket, and then I have to count to 10 so I don’t flame you. […]

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Survive a Zombie Apocalypse - Wired How-To Wiki:
Wired How-To just posted a new article on how to survive the zombie apocalypse. Here are some of their suggestions:
One tempting option is to go out there with a flamethrower. Zombies may have a natural aversion to fire, you should be able to ignite several of them with […]

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Anatomy of a Racer: Only Elite Athletes Can Vanquish Rivals at Triple-Digit Speeds:
Dishing out inertial forces of up to 5 gs, racing is one of the most grueling tests your body can endure while seated. Success demands a rare ability to stay calm and focused for hours while piloting a screaming land rocket mere inches […]

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Rumor: AT&T to Subsidize New 3-G iPhones | Gadget Lab from Wired.com:
If our math is correct (and Apple keeps the same pricing scheme), that should bring the final price of the 3-G iPhone down to $200 and $300 for the expected 8- and 16-GB versions. Not bad if you can stomach a two-year commitment.
It will […]

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Judge Says Music Sharing Doesn’t Necessarily Equal Infringement (Updated) | Listening Post from Wired.com:
The RIAA appeared stymied by this result and indicated it will press the issue. “This is a strange decision that is outside of the mainstream and inconsistent with countless court rulings on these issues,” said an RIAA statement. “We are currently considering […]

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