Robert Morris (1733-1806), a signer of the Declaration of Independence, helped save America from defeat in the Revolutionary War. He was the patriot who loaned George Washington $10,000 for the provisions needed at Valley Forge. At the time, there was no federal treasury.
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Following The Trend
Five years ago I wrote about my triumphant victory over the Windows masses at my school, which allowed for the purchase of 12 bondi blue iMacs. The machines have been a perfect example of high quality, sturdy construction, quiet operation, and only $50 in repairs. They have survived OS upgrades from 8.5 to 9.2 to 10.1 to finally 10.2.
Read MoreOsama, Hey Sama, Sama Sama Ho
The dictionary definition of the word “hosanna” is ‘a shout of fervent and worshipful praise’, or ‘to express praise or adoration of God.’ This is not something you are likely to hear in the West in regard to Osama bin Laden. But, to a great many people of the world, he is a hero.
Read MoreBill Gates is a Pod Zombie?
I have observed Microsoft for a long time now. My life seems forever to be moving further into isolation and despair. I am finally alone, living in the most obscure part of the desert….
Read MoreHell Froze Over and Heaven Has Got The Funk
Apple’s new upgrades to iTunes and iPod features incredible new options and now our Windows friends can enjoy the same functionality.
Read MoreRemembrances of Macs Past – Part 2: The Lows
Remembrances of Macs Past – Part 2: The Lows (11-11-03) Dr. Neale Monks. Not every Apple out of Cupertino was made of gold. Neale Monks had the misfortune to come across a few of them.
Read MoreIdentity Theft
So many people today worry and worry about Identity Theft.
Read MoreWhy the Mac Web is Starting to Suck II
Why the Mac Web is Starting to Suck II
Read MoreWhat’s New Pussycat
What’s New Pussycat (10-25-03) Dr. Neale Monks. Neale Monks takes a look at the key new features in Panther and wonders whether they’re enough to make the home and small office user want to change.
Read MoreWe’ll Write it for You: Why the Mac Web is Starting to Suck
We’ll Write it for You: Why the Mac Web is Starting to Suck
Read MoreRemembrances of Macs Past – Part 1: The Highs
p>A couple of weeks ago I wrote a piece suggesting that Microsoft wasn’t necessarily the evil demon many Mac users think it is. Some
Read MoreSkating the Ragged Edge
It is probably inevitable that all of us who are the consumers of the new millennium are destined to live on the cutting edge of our technology. In other words, we want the latest and greatest of whatever there is to be had in the way of computers, laptops, iPods, Video gear, gadgets and toys, etc… al.
Read MoreThe Death of Liberty
he is tired and worn. She slaves everyday scrubbing floors, preparing meals, dressing her children, and sending them off into the everyday world of America. She has given birth to a discordant family; Brothers do not speak to brothers, sisters do not speak to sisters. She loves them all, and they all claim to love her, but their love does not reach to each other. Liberty is heartbroken. At the days end, while they sleep, she weeps.
Read MoreThe Final Solution?
The Final Solution?
Read MoreThe FCC: Federal Chaos Commission
In the not too distant past, radio and television were invented. As a tool of instant communication, these discoveries were immediately recognized as a national resource. The government took steps to regulate and administer these airwave technologies in a manner that they thought would best serve our ill-defined “national interest.”
Read MoreHow I Learned to Stop Worrying About Microsoft…
Last year Jonathan Last wrote a very witty and intelligent piece for the Weekly Standard in which he argued that the Galactic Empire against
Read MoreThe Christian Assault on Freedom and Christianity
Our jurisprudence system assumes that someone is innocent until proven guilty. We can thank George Mason of Virginia for inspiring the Bill of Rights, and for lobbying for its inclusion in our Constitution.
Read MoreLike Sand Through Your Fingers
Like Sand Through Your Fingers
Read MoreThe Big Lie: Patent and Copyright Law
The Big Lie is usually associated with a despot. Adolf Hitler and Osama Bin Laden come readily to mind. After all, wouldn’t it take some sort of lie to move the millions of citizens of various nations to war against each other and between themselves?
Read MoreNew TV Season, Redux!
I hate to admit it, but I do watch some television. I love a good episode of “CSI Miami”. I think David Caruso is a fine actor, and the character he plays, Horatio Caine, is “cool”. Why do I think this?
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