Monthly Archives: May 2010

A New Look

When I shaved off my beard on Halloween 2008, most people told me to stop frightening them and grow it back, which I promptly did for their sakes.  So I am cautious about altering my appearance, including my virtual one. … Continue reading

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Old school scifi fans needs to see MOON

If you’re like me and loved 2001: A Space Odyssey, Silent Running, Space: 1999 and other old-school scifi, you need to see Moon. Take a break from the brainless popcorn films in the movieplexes and watch this homage to classic … Continue reading

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Granger’s iPad Review

Regular readers know that I have sold off a slew of old media to raise the funds for a new iPad with 64 GB of storage and both 3G and WiFi connections.  I’ve had the iPad for two weeks now … Continue reading

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Nothing Is Private On The Internet

I’ve always considered anything I posted on Facebook or elsewhere on the internet as public…because eventually it will be, even if it is not today.  Matt McKeon has a fantastic web page graphically illustrating the loss of privacy on Facebook … Continue reading

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Digital Age Downsizing Update

May 9, 2010 This is an update about my old media downsizing project. Three months ago Steve Jobs promised me something “magical” when he announced the iPad.  As I mentioned at the time, I was initially put off by its … Continue reading

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