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In order to save America, we must prevent people who disagree with Matt Walsh from voting!

Posted on 3/9/2016 by dave

Matt Walsh is sure that he’s right! He doesn’t want Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders, or Donald Trump to become president. That would be a disaster, as all people who agree with Matt Walsh will instantly acknowledge. So in order to … Continue reading →

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What people don’t seem to “get” about self-driving cars

Posted on 2/25/2016 by dave

I just spent about 15 minutes reading through some of the comments on this Gizmodo post about why self-driving cars shouldn’t have steering wheels. The basic principle is that passengers in self-driving cars aren’t paying attention and don’t expect to be … Continue reading →

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A not-so-small quibble about the way taxes are reported

Posted on 1/25/2016 by dave

There’s a nice post over on Vox explaining the impact of Bernie Sander’s proposals on tax rates. It’s good information, but I think it’s conveyed in a manner that is more than a little misleading. This chart has most of … Continue reading →

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Cocktails in India

Posted on 12/19/2015 by dave

When you spend three and a half months in a place like India, as I just did, you begin to notice some trends. It’s not like you’ve really become a “native,” but you do start to get a sense of … Continue reading →

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Climate change: One little problem with the “they’re in it for the money” argument

Posted on 10/20/2015 by dave

I’m always surprised to see climate-change deniers resort to the argument that scientists who warn about global warming are “only in it for the money.” Do they not realize the tiny amount of money that goes into climate change research … Continue reading →

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Apple’s new MacBook is perfect…except for one (not so) little thing

Posted on 4/16/2015 by dave

I’m typing this on my brand-new, ultra-slick, ultra-light Apple MacBook. Some folks have complained that it is woefully underpowered, that the keyboard doesn’t have the same, easy action as the previous models, that there is only one port, which is … Continue reading →

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Are liberals really just as deluded about GW as conservatives?

Posted on 12/2/2014 by dave

This article has been making the rounds lately: Six Myths About Climate Change that Liberals Rarely Question. It’s a fascinating piece, which seems to somehow equate the people who want to do something about global warming with the people who … Continue reading →

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How many iPhone 6s can fit in a 747?

Posted on 9/15/2014 by dave

A recent post in MacRumors included photos of a 747 freighter loaded to the gills with iPhone 6s: Source: MacRumors The obvious question: How many phones is that? Should Apple be concerned about putting so much valuable cargo in a … Continue reading →

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Mesa Verde

Posted on 8/9/2014 by dave

First time at Mesa Verde. Amazing place.

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The robots really are taking over this time

Posted on 6/11/2014 by dave

It’s easy to dismiss fear of automation as needless paranoia. After all, we’re nowhere near the apocalypse suggested in movies like The Terminator. Robot armies aren’t coming to conquer the world. But might they be coming for our jobs? In … Continue reading →

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Granada, part 2

Posted on 12/31/2013 by dave

The highlight of Granada is definitely the Nazrid Palace, which includes some of the most amazing, intricate Islamic art you will ever find. This photo comes from the baths, and shows how even the lightwells are an opportunity to dazzle: … Continue reading →

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Granada, part 1

Posted on 12/31/2013 by dave

Granada, home of the Alhambra, is in the south of Spain, a hilly town, just out of sight of the Mediterranean, but within sight of the massive Sierra Nevada mountain range. Here Nora and Greta are walking down one of … Continue reading →

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More sights in Córdoba

Posted on 12/28/2013 by dave

A few more pics from Córdoba. This is the “Roman Bridge.” Not sure quite how much of it is original Roman manufacture, but it was fun walking across to get a view of the city. Here’s the view from Alcázar … Continue reading →

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The Great Mosque of Córdoba

Posted on 12/28/2013 by dave

The one sight I did not want to miss in Spain was the Cordoba mosque, one the best-preserved ancient mosques in the world. Arriving on Christmas, we couldn’t go inside, but here is a taste of what is to come: … Continue reading →

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Catalan coinage

Posted on 12/27/2013 by dave

Some coins from the National Museum of Catalan Art. These are some large images so I’m going to place most of them below the fold. More photos below:

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Barcelona

Posted on 12/27/2013 by dave

We’re in Spain for the holidays, having a great time. Some photos from our time in Barcelona: The Sagrada Familia cathedral — still unfinished, but quite impressive! The interior of the cathedral — light pouring in through stained glass. Some … Continue reading →

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Pilot mountain summit

Posted on 10/19/2013 by dave
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Campsite 1

Posted on 10/19/2013 by dave

Near Butter Gap, Pisgah National Forest

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The journey’s first mishap

Posted on 10/18/2013 by dave

Joe shows Sam how to handle a dead battery. Sam ignores Joe.

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Food for two and a half days

Posted on 10/18/2013 by dave

I’m getting ready for a hike in the Appalachians. Here is our food supply for the next couple of days. I’ll be doing small updates like this as much as I can during the trip.

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