August 2011
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April 2011
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February 2011
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WatchI’m in a windowless white room that could be a set from 2001 a space odyssey. In reality it’s a vodafone repair center.
January 2011
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WatchSome kids in Central China trying to say my brother’s name.
A new/fun little podcast I did about China and... →
Liberty Lost?
I was just standing in my kitchen filling up at our water cooler when I asked my wife if we should start getting two 5 gallon bottles delivered on Mondays rather than just one. She responded from the “office” with a, “whatever, we can do that” kind-of answer.
I started to respond, then I stopped myself, thinking better of what I was about to lob across the apartment. I realized how much liberty...
December 2010
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I’m at Consulate General of the United States of America
“Waiting. ”
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I’m at Wifi Boutique Hotel
366 Lockhart Road
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November 2010
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Wi-Max in the flesh
The best option for broadband in Hong Kong is what is commonly referred to as “fixed mobile broadband”. Basicly, its a wireless router with a USB WiMax dongle stuck in the top as an antenna.
It takes about 30 seconds to set-up and costs about 20 bucks a month for consistent 7.2mbps broadband (down). It would be tempting to take around with you everywhere in the city, but the...
The Jefferson Hour Podcast →
I really hate to harp on this, but if you’re not listening to the Jefferson Hour Podcast you’re in real danger of slipping back into the dark ages.
Clay Jenkinson is a student of Thomas Jefferson’s life and I have to say is probably waiting for us to topple the current US government and force him to lead us back into an era of liberty and enlightenment. At the very least,...
WatchNokia’s last gasp. How could they release something this slow?
Workspace in any City, Instantly--Free (sort of)
I’m willing to bet that you’ve never even heard of Regus. That’s forgivable, they’re not the most exciting company in the world, but,they do offer a pretty interesting service. I hesitate to even tell anyone about this for fear that my quite place of work will be over-run with losers like myself. Regus Businessworld Free internet, coffee and a quiet desk in every major...
August 2010
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Use Skype to save a little cash and beat the...
Using your mobile phone in a foreign land presents a bunch of different problems. Of course, the best way to deal with it is to travel on business for a company that can’t be bothered to set all of this up and would rather just pay your $2500 mobile phone bills. If that isn’t the case here are my notes saving a few bucks.
Most people know that you can use Skype or Google Voice to make cheap...
WatchSome King Parrots I encountered.
“The Baby Boomers were the first generation in North America that could forego...”
– Stephen Wakeling
Bought themes!
Well, I can hardly believe that i just bought a Tumblr theme, but i did. I was browsing around the paid themes and somehow I just whipped out my AMEX and bought one. I think it’s similar to the bizarre decision making process (or lack-there-of) that leads someone to buy an album on iTunes or a best-seller on your Kindle.
Where will this wild ride take us!?
June 2010
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A five peice band is setting up in my bedroom. I hope this was a good idea. http://yfrog.com/9godknj
May 2010
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What happened to my Macbook Pro!?
I didn’t drop it, or throw it, or attempt to pry it open with a crow bar. As far as I can tell, this strange damage occurred when i closed this lid this morning while the notebook lay running on a ottoman.
I’ll take it to the Apple Store tomorrow and see what they say.
Update: Apple said “nice try” and marched me out into the food court.
Update: I sold this to a...
April 2010
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Flying Fun →
Adopting tumblr, finally.
I realized that I had more than a dozen barren wordpress blogs. In the spirit of spring cleaning, and simplifying my digital life I’m moving everything to tumblr.
I’ve had this tumblr account for a while, and like most of the numerous online presences I’ve fired up on a quite Saturday—it has been an empty husk wanting for some content.
We’ll see where this goes. So far, I’m...
July 2007
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Living Low Cost in Los Angeles
While ‘project mayhem’ may not be in your immediate future, you don’t have to look far to start feeling a little like Tyler Durden. As you might imagine. Living in a tent has advantages and numerous disadvantages. Its cheap, it simplify and you feel like you just dropped out of a frame of Fight Club while you glance around your office thinking, “none of these pansys live...
May 2007
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Tiny Houses
Undoubtedly, you have not heard about the housing sensation that is not sweeping the nation- tiny tiny houses. I first read about them, when directed by my brother to an nytimes.com article. Man, are they tiny, less than 150 square feet (that is not a typo). Most of these houses would fit into a McMansion master bathroom. They are fully equipped and free standing. The small space and efficient...