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Like any blog, this one contains my thoughts, ideas, and news items that caught my attention. Select a topic from the list below, then select an article to read. |
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Life
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This category of blog articles discusses general things about life, my personal experiences, issues of interest to me that don't fit neatly into other categories on the site (like stupid laws Congress is trying to pass), etc.
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Cool Web Sites
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Information about interesting web sites, web site reviews, etc.
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General Computer Topics
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This category of weblog articles discusses general computer topics, such as new hardware, new ways of doing things, etc. These are articles that are not OS-specific (e.g., not about Windows or Mac OS X) but more generic and covering computers overall (e.g., a new kind of monitor technology).
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Windows Support
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Since a large part of my job revolves around supporting and administering systems running Microsoft Windows (particularly Windows XP Pro, but other Windows variants make occasional appearances), I occasionally run across tips, ideas, tools, and scripts that can help Windows administrators. When I can share those things, this is where I'll do it.
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Mac Support
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I've been involved with the technical support of Apple Macintosh computer systems now for about 10 years, and have used Macs for longer than that. Naturally, I've learned a few tips and tricks along the way. With the advent of OS X, I've had to throw out (or at least shove aside) much of what I knew in favor of OS X and UNIX-related skills. This category of weblog articles discusses what I've learned about OS X troubleshooting, administration, scripting, and support. It also discusses my personal views on OS X, the Macintosh, Apple, and where the three are headed. Where I've read something interesting about Apple or its products, I cover that here, too.
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Games
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This category of weblog articles discusses games and gaming. Included are console games, PC games, board games, and pretty much any other kind of games. This category also discusses game programming, game design, gameplay, and pretty much anything else related to games and gaming.
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Cool Electronic Gear
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Interesting news, hacks, reviews, tips, etc., related to electronic gadgets other than computers.
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Space
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Ever since I was a kid and watched the early space missions, the moon landing, etc., I've been a huge fan of space exploration and the NASA organization. If I thought I had a chance at a job there, even as a person who stayed on the ground, I'd be there. Even though that dream is unlikely to ever materialize, I still like to keep up with what's going on in space exploration. This section of my blog contains interesting articles and links related to space exploration.
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Cigars
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I'm not exactly a regular or avid cigar smoker, but I do enjoy an occasional cigar. I think that's probably because my great-grandfather used to smoke them when I was a kid, and it was always kind of a treat to get one of his old cigar boxes as a gift. I still have a couple of them around the house to remind me of him. This category of my weblog discusses cigars in general, and more specifically the ones I've chosen to smoke. When I've had a memorable cigar, it will be discussed here, good or bad.
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Restaurants
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This blog category includes restaurant reviews and recommendations, recipes, and other articles about food and eating.
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TV
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News, reviews, and commentary about television programs and the television industry.
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Home Maintenance
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Up until I was married, I'd pretty much lived only in apartments. That meant that my knowledge of the hows, whys, and wherefores of home maintenance was severely lacking. I've learned in the last few years that some of my friends and co-workers are in much the same boat I'm in. So this category of my weblog is devoted to what I have learned about home maintenance, and hopefully it will save you from some of the mistakes I've made in the past.
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The Copyright Crisis
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In the last few years, publishers of music, movies, books, and computer software have managed to lobby Congress (and overseas governments) for some tougher, more-restrictive copyright laws. These laws threaten many freedoms we take for granted in our society, such as the ability to parody a popular song or movie, the freedom to retell an old story in a new way (like Disney often does with age-old tales like Aladdin). When I find stories that fall under this heading, you'll find them here.
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VB and VBScript
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This category of my blog discusses Microsoft Visual Basic and VBScript (the VB-like scripting language for use with Windows). Sample code is provided, as well as general sort of "how to" information for aspiring programmers and scripters.
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Music
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Articles, news, reviews, and commentary on music.
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Movie News, Reviews, etc.
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Movie reviews, commentary, news, etc.
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Books and Magazines
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Articles, news, reviews, and commentary about books and magazines.
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Privacy
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Articles about privacy, privacy invasion, and threats to our privacy.
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