May 2009
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“A man who dares to waste one hour of time has not discovered the value of life.”
– Charles Darwin
May 30th
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WatchWatch
Another good Stanford podcast.  Jeff Hawkins, founder of Palm and Handspring, talks about following your passion, reluctant entrepreneurship, and career.
May 26th
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“Disgusted with being right, with doing what succeeds, with the effectiveness of...”
– Paul Valéry
May 24th
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May 15th
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May 15th
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“Always listen to experts. They’ll tell you what can’t be done, and...”
– Robert A. Heinlein
May 11th
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“In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities, but in the...”
– Shunryu Suzuki
May 11th
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May 11th
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Reading: Lever Action
I first encountered L. Neil Smith as an author of science fiction (notably Rosewell, Texas and The Probability Broach graphic novels) and particularly enjoyed his use of alternate historical timelines and variations on historical figures.  What stood out most however, was how consistent the theme of personal liberty was embodied in his characters and narratives. Recently, I found this collection...
May 9th
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Windows 7 RC Installed in Lab
Hopes are high for the next version of Windows, and early indications are that Windows 7 will be a refreshing improvement over Vista.  I’m typing this, mind you, on my Mac Pro.  If you’d like to preview it, you can download the release candidate, and for those with VMware you can follow this guide.
May 9th
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Reading: Atlas Shrugged
“Who is John Galt?”  I’ve been asking myself that a lot over the last few weeks.  Well, more than 1000 pages later, both that question and the world we’re living in are starting to make a whole lot more sense. This is simply a book you must read yourself.  It’s a compelling narrative, that can stir deep thinking about humanity and change (or confirm) your...
May 7th