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notes on Tarzan
I’m about two thirds of the way through Tarzan of the Apes. It is far from my favorite book, but it may well be the most action-packed book I’ve ever read, possibly ever written. I expected your basic tale of … Continue reading
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Why an eternity of data storage should only cost a bit more than a year of data storage
I’ve bent many an ear over the years about the idea of permanent online storage. Since Google just introduced a new online storage service with simple, linear fees, this seems like a good time to actually run some numbers. First … Continue reading
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Microscope snapshots of an unknown cnidarian that appeared in the plankton-skimmer of my marine tank. (Magnification is ~40x.)
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It’s like the book says, ‘grain-based desserts and pizza are the staff of life’
I am fascinated by this chart, and I’m not sure what to say about it except “sounds about right.” At first glance it looks like folks are getting most of their calories from grain and chicken which, environmentally-speaking, is pretty … Continue reading
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Bogott.net: it’s dot com!
I’ve just attended an Open Source conference. I missed the boom in ’99 and have mostly worked on deeply unpopular projects, so my expectations for a software conference include attendees numbering in the dozens and sessions in cramped basement rooms … Continue reading
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Rodeo beach
For a while there, my camera would only take photos like this one. It seems to’ve fixed itself now. Anyway… There’s a nice site here which lists Bay Area hikes that are transit accessible. There are lots! The above garbled … Continue reading
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Artichoke portrait
This is a poorly-framed photo, thanks to my new camera phone having a totally unmotivated ‘widescreen’ mode. Nonetheless, behold: A deep-fried artichoke filled with shrimp cocktail. Pretty good! Although, I always thought that the point of ‘a la juive’ was … Continue reading
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