February 2012
Quote of the Morning: "But how could they be...
Lando Calrissian: We’ve gotta be able to get some kind of a reading on that shield, up or down. Nien Nunb: [speaks in Sullustese] Lando Calrissian: But how could they be jamming us if they don’t know… if we’re coming? [over comlink] Lando Calrissian: Break off the attack! The shield is still up! Wedge Antilles: I get no reading. Are you sure? Lando Calrissian:...
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Throw me the cookie!
I could not resist…
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It has happened again... I am just burnin'...
Need I say more?
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Dear Major Recording Labels...
Dear Major Recording Labels, If you dinosaurs spent as much time trying to evolve and adapt rather than attempting to avert the coming meteor impact of technology (by the way, it already hit several years ago) you may have already created a new business model and service that people overwhelmingly use and want. Right now, you may as well lie down and wait for the impact ejecta to cover you...
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It isn't wrong that I want milk and cookies,...
I am having a milk and cookies craving for some reason… I haven’t had milk and cookies together for years.
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Episode 44 - The Anza Club
Memo.m4a Listen on Posterous Just a quick trip to the new club I am a member of.
January 2012
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Episode 43 - 2012 Is My Year, Baby!
Memo.m4a Listen on Posterous Just a quick review of 2011 (sorta) and how I am looking forward to looking up.
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Holy Hell Is Starting With ACTA
I am becoming quite the activist (or that dude who yells a lot from the back of the room) when it comes to online threats. Apparently, one of the dudes in charge of ACTA walked off the job today and denounced the whole thing…
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ACTA, How Did We Forget About ACTA?
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There is nothing more musically satisfying than...
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The Walking Dead is Funny (Second Season Trailer)
I don’t know if you like the direction they are taking it but I love it. Snicker.
Pirates... Arrrrr!
Pirates laugh and scoff at your attempts to quell their numbers. Of course, that may be only in the movies.Mike Loukides originally shared this post:New post on O’Reilly Radar: On pirates and piracy. (Already made it to + in a couple of streams, but I may as well add it to my own). http://radar.oreilly.com/2012/01/on-pirates-and-piracy.htmlOn pirates and piracy - O’Reilly...
Techdirt: MPAA Directly & Publicly Threatens...
The MPAA can suck it. http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20120120/14472117492/mpaa-directly-publicly-…
Star Wars for Your Friday
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Is it just me, or do we need a reboot of The Life...
Quote of The Afternoon: "...we're fighting for the...
Yes. Pulling out the old bands today.
Finally, Something Positive About the SOPA Debate
Die, SOPA, DIE! http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-16655272Congress halts anti-piracy billsThe US House of Representatives and Senate postpone two anti-online piracy bills, Pipa and Sopa, days after widespread web protests. via plus.google.com Yay! There may be some REAL debate about how to protect intellectual property and not destroy the Internet in the process in the name of...
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Oh, F**K OFF! Stop the planet, I want off...
Really? REALLY? Who paid off these judges?
Episode 42 - SOPA and Delayed Knee Replacement...
Memo.m4a Listen on Posterous There has been some talk about the holidays being over and I think it is not true. My dad had a knee replacement and I learned about the value of doing things slowly for a change.
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@bcferries has a lot of unhappy people w/o a...
Why build a large vessel without a buffet. This Sitka idea is an epic fail. I counted over 40 people walking to the back of the ship to wander back out when they found no buffet. I also note that I had two discussions about how the quality of the food on the ferry system has degraded since last year. It is horrible. Both of the discussions started: “When did you come over?” ...
Quote of the Afternoon: "Your fears. They make you...
Guess the film for extra points….
Quote of the Afternoon: "Your fears. They make you...
Guess the film for extra points….
Wouldn't It Suck: If today we looked towards the...
and heard: “We are the Borg. We will add your biological and technological distinctiveness to our own. Resistance is futile.”
Episode 41 - The Vancouver Blogger Meetup, I Got...
Memo.m4a Listen on Posterous I made it to the Vancouver Blogger Meetup. Surprising, I know. Should I not be out there representing the culture I help to create?
Episode 40 - Welcome to the New Year
Memo.m4a Listen on Posterous So, this is 2012, huh? I don’t see the difference. Let’s all get used to change and move forward. That is what we are supposed to do, isn’t it?
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But How Will We Get Our Twinkies: Hostess files...
I want to share a story with you from vancouversun.com: BY - Hostess Brands the baker of Twinkie cakes and other iconic American foods filed for bankruptcy protection on January 11 2012 after failing to win concessions on union contracts (See the full text at http://www.vancouversun.com/Hostess+Twinkie+maker+files+bankruptcy/5979061/st…
Best quote of the night... "Dark sorcerers suck,...
On The Brink (How We're Going to Become Cyborgs,...
EditNetworked Society ‘On the Brink’ via plus.google.com Check this out. We’re all going to become virtual cyborgs in 15 years. Let’s make it happen.
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Here, educate yourself!
If you’ve ever wanted to know the difference…http://www.geeksaresexy.net/2012/01/04/geek-vs-nerd-the-infographic/
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thestar.com: Roaming the Red Planet
http://www.thestar.com/iphone/opinion/editorials/article/1110060—roaming-the…
Don't put your tongue on a metal pole anywhere,...
It looks like Hamilton will be a deep freeze over the coming days… get a shovel and a blowtorch.
December 2011
As you head out this Boxing Day. Remember SOPA.
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Happy Christmas Eve everyone.
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"...basically. Run."
Just listening to some great lines…
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A Week of Action Against Censorship
Stand Up and Fight: A Week of Action Against Censorship via Deeplinks by rainey on 12/12/11 When the government claims the right to shut down websites by breaking the Domain Name System and forcing search engines to dump user requests to reach a site, there’s only one word for it: censorship. And when big media groups like the RIAA can essentially cut off the financial services to a website...
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Thought your phone was anonymous?
FBI: Carrier IQ files used for “law enforcement purposes” via Hacker News on 12/12/11Comments
Episode 39 - Unexpected Fun
Memo.m4a Listen on Posterous I had a blast tonight and I had no idea that I would. Oh, I also feel very old.
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Motorola Wins Patent Suit Against Apple in...
http://thenextweb.com/apple/2011/12/09/motorola-wins-patent-suit-against-appl…
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European Union to outline Internet freedom...
The European Union will outline a strategy to support activists living under repressive governments who are using technology to organize mobilize and exercise their rights (See the full text at http://www.vancouversun.com/European+Union+outline+Internet+freedom+strategy/…
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100 Days with No Goals
I think I am going to try this. It sounds amazing…
Emmy-winning actor Harry Morgan, who played Col....
http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/la-et-harry-morgan-dies-story,0,506…
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Episode 38 - Where Do I Go From Here?
Memo.m4a Listen on Posterous Back to the grind stone and moving forward with cryptic descriptions.
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@jasonsegel, just caught #themuppets. Thank you,...
Clapping. Tears. Laughter. The Muppets are back. Encore!
Just ordered #teksavvy for my home. Referred by...
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Episode 37 - Last Entry for National Day of...
Memo.m4a Listen on Posterous Another day done…. Time to rest.
Episode 36 - Canadian National Day of Podcasting
Hey, if you aren’t podcasting, what are you doing with your time? 20111201_075646.m4a Listen on Posterous
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R2-D2 We Wish You A Merry Christmas (performed by...
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Okay, NOW, I will tolerate Christmas carols...
Just for you Monica... just for you.
This is for +Monica Hamburg http://imgur.com/gallery/mHj7HThis is why i don’t ride public transportation - ImgurImgur is used to share photos with social networks and online communities, and has the funniest pictures from all over the Internet. via plus.google.com Hee hee.