Monthly Archives: April 2006

Oklahoma Politicians Decide Some Videogames are “Harmful to Minors”

Posted on April 27, 2006 by Spear

Why is it that Republican lawmakers are gung-ho for personal responsibility and government abstinence when it comes to healthcare, welfare, and minimum-wage laws, but they can’t vote “aye” fast enough when it comes to intrusively legislating morality? read more | … Continue reading →

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Comcast, Bit Torrents, and Linux Firewalls…

Posted on April 27, 2006 by Spear

Over the course of the last week I’ve managed to replace almost every piece of network gear I own with known good equipment. Why would I drop my hard earned bank on this stuff? After all my network seems to … Continue reading →

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The NSA is listening…wonderful

Posted on April 21, 2006 by Spear

For those that don’t keep up with the tech news, recently there have been 2 lawsuits brought against AT&T for allegedly handing over 4 TB of data a day to the NSA. The pod cast here gives an interview with … Continue reading →

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My job description to a T.

Posted on April 18, 2006 by Spear

For the people who wonder exactly what I do in prisons ….this is somewhat similar. From TFA: Create computer accounts quickly for many novice users. Administer e-mail for unenlightened users. Set up dozens of desktops and laptops with remote access … Continue reading →

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Just how bad is Chinese censorship? PBS shows you

Posted on April 17, 2006 by Spear

Watch this PBS Frontline documentary as 4 top students at one of China’s most prestigious universities fail to identify where the famous Tianamen Square photo of the “Tank Man” is from. This alone should make you realize why companies such … Continue reading →

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.500 average for the day

Posted on April 17, 2006 by Spear

Well I decided to plunk down some more of my own hard earned cash to put a few more trinkets on my resume. Specifically the Server+ and Linux+ certifications. I didn’t study a lick for the server exam and figured … Continue reading →

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Bahamas Here we come…

Posted on April 16, 2006 by Spear

So most everyone (minus Paulie) got there checks together and its now official…or at least all paid off my credit card. The boys from Hooker Ave are Bahamas bound come this June. From June 6-11, we are staying at the … Continue reading →

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Enjoying Spring

Posted on April 6, 2006 by Spear

Sarah and I went for a long hike on Sunday and here are some photos I stiched together… We eventually walked so far away from the car we had to call for a ride…oops.

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