Monthly Archives: November 2009

Microsoft is So Screwed

Now hardware builders like Dell are publishing notes for installing Google Chrome on their low cost netbooks. This little puppy runs Ubuntu Linux and while the install is still for geeks I suspect it’s only a matter of time before … Continue reading

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Microsoft will not survive Google Chrome

I just watched these two videos produced by Google that demonstrate Google Chrome OS. Basically Google has taken the Pareto principle and applied it to an operating system providing more than 80% of what average users need their computer to … Continue reading

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Jane Devin is coming for a visit!

Julia and I have been following Jane Devin online for quite some time and now she’s on an adventure which you can follow at Finding My America. Jane will stay with us here in Fair Oaks for a few days … Continue reading

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Are we closer to the Legalization of Marijuana?

News came out this week from the AMA (American Medical Association) that they are taking a fresh look at their position on pot. For the longest time they’ve held the position that marijuana had no medical value.  Here’s what they … Continue reading

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My Must Have WordPress Plugin Recommendations

I suspect everyone with some blogging experience has a list of their favorite plugins. Below is my list of must have plugins; but first I wanted to share an important reality that most pro-bloggers don’t tell you about. Every time … Continue reading

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Rupert Murdoch’s plan for Self-Destruction

Have you heard that billionaire Rupert Murdoch wants his content removed from Google? I think it’s a great idea. Clinging to old-school ideas is a wonderful self-destructive approach to business and I can’t think of any organization I’d rather see … Continue reading

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The Real Problem with Greenwashed Marketing

I got into a little bit of a row recently with the guy that runs Holy Cow Products. We had a little back and forth in the comments section of a greenwash of the week post on The Good Human. … Continue reading

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