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It was a stupid idea in 1918 and it’s a stupid idea now. It’s bad for your health, it’s bad for the economy. It was created for golfers. If you don’t believe that, look up the countries that implement DST. … Continue reading →

For the past few years, every time Monkey’s birthday has rolled around, we have a party, but we ask guests to bring food donations for the local food bank instead of presents. This year she was able to donate over … Continue reading →

Unless Motorola decides to come through with an obscene amount of money (unlikely), November 16th will be my last day on the Philadelphia WiFi project. It’s certainly been interesting, but after 14 months, mostly away from home, I’m ready for … Continue reading →

When I pre-ordered Leopard (using my $100 Apple store credit, Thanks Steve!) I had it delivered to my house in Texas. Why not have it delivered to me in Philadelphia? (Meatspace location: Across from the garbage dump on Milnor next … Continue reading →

Larry Correia is now taking pre-orders for his much anticipated (by me anyway) novel, Monster Hunter International. If you know what’s good for you, you’ll order one today. If you don’t you’ll be sorry when all the cool kids are … Continue reading →

The Earthlink WiFi project is wrapping up in Philadelphia. There are several areas still not built, but Earthlink is dragging their feet on the tower sites and I suspect they intend to not get to them this year. Regardless, my … Continue reading →

After giving it to Carter and Arafat, I guess they’ll give it to anyone. Get a clue Nobel committee.   It’s the PEACE PRIZE.   It’s not the best terrorist prize, the guy who builds houses for poor people prize … Continue reading →

It’s almost Halloween, and it’s time for the “fun size” rant. Everyone has seen the small versions of candy bars labeled “fun size” bought in bags to hand out to trick-or-treaters. I’m certainly not the first to comment on this … Continue reading →

Control room of the Submarine Becuna. The gyro compass is in the foreground and the bow and stern plane control wheels are in the background. 15 second exposure. The red is the “natural” light in the room. I don’t know … Continue reading →

Last night I weighed 179 lbs. That’s officially 25 pounds less than I weighed nine months ago.