Some number of years ago I wrote articles for Fool.com or some blog portion of it. I don’t even know if they have that site or any portion of it anymore. I actually got along with one of the people I reported to, so not a bad experience. Then, one day, when management was changing hands or some such thing, I created and submitted a post saying Google made a lot of money on click … Google AdWords and the FoolRead more
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WDMyCloud – Worst Hunk of Shit Ever Made
If you do even the tiniest bit of research you will find no end to the horror stories associated with this product. I mean, just how could Western Digital hose this so completely? All they had to do was strip down or build up a Linux distro with a few Web pages to serve up for the Web interface. With lots of time to go outside and smoke ciggies, the software part of this should … WDMyCloud – Worst Hunk of Shit Ever MadeRead more
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Lip Service and Bribes
I have recently finished reading the Time magazine article on Oklahoma quakes. (Yes, I’m a bit behind on reading.) It was probably a good thing I didn’t read the article when it first came out as now most of the news shows are starting to talk about this same subject. Once again we have lobbyists passing out bribes so nothing has to change when the massive increase in earthquake activity tells anyone with a pulse … Lip Service and BribesRead more
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Thunderdome Meets Today
Science and dystopian fiction writers are always viewed as someone wearing an armadillo shell hat while lining their vehicles and homes with tin foil. At least until they write something which becomes a mega-million dollar grossing movie. Then everyone wants to be part of their entourage. One thing which I always remembered from watching Mad Max: Beyond the Thunderdome was the retort the little hog raising guy had for Mel Gibson. Not sh*t! Energy! As … Thunderdome Meets TodayRead more
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Why the Driverless Car Will Fail
There has been much hype and hoopla over driverless vehicles, then there is the fine print. I agree with Mr. Berko that driverless vehicles will be a massive failure, but his reasoning is wrong. While his and my generation were raised to love cars, today’s young’uns aren’t. Most Millenials wouldn’t bother to get a driver’s license if their high school didn’t mandate it as a requirement for graduation. In truth the automotive industry is going … Why the Driverless Car Will FailRead more