Monthly Archives: January 2006

When I listen to both sides of an argument, and don’t know which opinion I should adhere to, I often ask myself the liberty question. Does this argument or opinion give more liberty to an individual, or less? Liberty is … Continue reading →

I had to blog this article becuase it’s about Firefly, the best Sci-Fi/Western television series since… Well, has there even been another Sci-Fi/Western Television series? And not only it is about Firefly, but they use the phrase ‘highly cunning’. Can’t … Continue reading →

Tens, or maybe hundreds of thousands of years ago, man figured something out. He realized that if you took a buddy with you hunting, your odds of success were greatly increased. If you were poking what you hoped was your … Continue reading →

This site shows the locations of the highest points in each state. A few things I found interesting: Utah Clocks in at about 13,500 (Kings Peak). The highest point in Hawaii? Mauna Kea – 13,796 feet. Florida’s highest point is … Continue reading →

This is a great read. It is the transcript of a guy teaching how the binary system works to third graders. He doesn’t really tell them anything, he just asks questions. Using the socratic method, the kids come to understand … Continue reading →

Once again I’m finding myself wondering where all of my tax documentations are. I’ve got money in three banks, I’ve worked for four different places, lived in two houses, donated money to several charities… And now I’m supposed to collect … Continue reading →

I’ve looked, but never found anybody talking about the idea of using a wiki as a collaborative writing tool. I never really thought nobody was doing it, I just couldn’t find any evidence. But now, thanks to an e-mail from … Continue reading →

I wrote to a friend who teaches English at a middle school. I told him about my idea. It was a good reality check, and his comments made me think (which is what I was hoping for). He said, among … Continue reading →

All those piano lessons did pay off. It’s probably not stellar, but I can type about 90 words per minute. And that’s with cold hands, and a tendency to choke.