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Google Buzz Privacy

Google Buzz Privacy

You’ve probably heard the ‘buzz’ about Google’s new application and it’s privacy issues.  Whether you think it is an issue or not, you should look into it to make sure that there are people in your contacts that are okay with having their profile information so public. The real threat was the simple fact that [...]

Hiking on Mt. Baker

I had the opportunity to hike on Mt. Baker last fall (right before winter came!).  Getting there took a little while but was well worth the wait.  It was a great day for hiking up.  It was clear, sunny and cool.  The mountain had a cloud cap on it during the first day, but by [...]

5 Reasons DRM Should Upload Colorful KittenS (S.U.C.K.S.)

5 Reasons DRM Should Upload Colorful KittenS (S.U.C.K.S.)

I was talking with a friend recently and came to the realization that DRM is a crazy idea. 1)  It limits my social interaction.  I can no longer say let a friend read the book that had a good twist at the end without letting them borrow my e-reader. 2)  It limits my buying options.  [...]