RE: GamerGate I’m always torn in these battles. On the one hand I’m very sympathetic to the idea we need more women in computing. Also I have great contempt for the harassing / sexism / misogyny that is pervasive in … Continue reading
In the interest of putting up good arguments *against* my general point of view (which I posted in “Shut up or Cut”, here’s the always-sharp-but- often-wrong Robert Reich. As with most tribal viewpoints, Reich makes several correct points and connects … Continue reading
The rumors … were TRUE! Charlie’s Angels are back on TV this fall in a new ABC TV series. The links below go to the preview videos on youtube. This seems to be a clever “viral marketing” play … Continue reading
I’ve been asked to preview and review the upcoming ABC series “Once Upon a Time” and thought it might be more fun to report reactions from folks at the blog – please comment below. I’m glad to see Robert … Continue reading
Hoi An to Bangkok Feb 20 144 Originally uploaded by JoeDuck After some great Table Tennis in Saigon and Sa Dec Vietnam, Charley and I were having trouble finding online information about Table Tennis in Thailand. Luckily our excellent host … Continue reading
Google’s Project 10 to the 10th gathered 150,000 ideas and filtered them to five great ideas listed below. Each will receive huge funding from Google: Idea: Make educational content available online for free The Khan Academy is a non-profit educational … Continue reading
Although many others could do a much better job offering these tips, I’m doing it out of the great sense of frustration I’ve had during the transition to High Definition broadcasting and the plethora of new TVs and video options. … Continue reading
Rome Colosseum, Forum, Palatine Hill Originally uploaded by JoeDuck My son summed up the situation well about the Roma Pass, which probably isn’t worth the $25 Euros to most if they can avoid the Colosseum lines, which I think you … Continue reading
This is an OLD video from Craig Venter speaking at the TED Conference. Today he announced that his team has done it. Amazing.
Press Release from the Medford Pear Blossom Spring Fair: Everything Old is New Again! The old Pear Blossom Street Fair is now renamed the new Pear Blossom Spring Fair and is celebrating its 30th year. In addition to the new … Continue reading
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