Once in a while I have to use Subversion on a Linux box. Not a big deal, except for diffs. The standard svn diff output is not the most readable. Vim, or mor…

Seems like every couple years I find myself blogging about NBC's poor coverage of the Olympics. The commentators haven't improved much, but the coverage sure…

Talking about Google, some of the GMail mx proxy addresses are currently blacklisted by SpamCop.net, and probably others. If you're using a blacklist to filt…

I was reading the last edition of SD Times as it was conveniently laying out in the bathroom, and noticed the mention of a new magazine, Eclipse Review. It i…

We just received the following from the Humane Society. February 8, 2006 Dear Erik & Vicki, I am writing to relay some shocking news. The U.S. Department of…

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This has to be one of the coolest gadget I bought in years. The IOGEAR GBMHKIT is a Wireless Stereo Headphone/Headset with Bluetooth capabilities. It comes w…