Apr / 30
The Plasma Age
The proliferation of new technology in the 21st century has wielded substantial paradigm shifts in the way people communicate. Genetics has been revolutionized with whole genome sequencing in a matter of days. Robotics and nanotechnology have started making an impact but the full swing of those technologies is still far from being reached. Presently however, [...]
Apr / 28
Open Diablo Beta
Blizzard hosted Diablo III open beta last week. They opened up to do stress testing on their servers; allowing a limited beta for the weekend of April 20-22. I played through two and half times, trying out a few of the different classes. I started my first game as the wizard, which I later regretted. [...]
Apr / 30
New Hobbit Trailer
If you hadn’t heard yet, Peter Jackson decided to shoot the new Hobbit movie in 48 frames per second. Such a bold new adventure in film making and story telling demands a captivating trailer that no one can ignore. Thus, with the help of legendary actor Leonard Nimoy, a brilliant new clip has emerged…. [...]
Apr / 12
“Demandufacture” and Green Transportation
The Impact on the Globalization & the Environment I am coining the term “demandufacture” here as a term to mean on-demand manufacture. Put simply, it means creating products or facilities as needed; preferably from long lasting but easily recyclable materials. The implications for technology like this could disrupt global economic inequality as well as our [...]
Apr / 9
Let the good times (and the dice) roll
Science, Copious drinking, Warhammer, Board Games, Profane Friendship March 30-April 1st.‒A weekend which will live in infamy. My good pal and esteemed colleague Martin Kronberg rode the train into Seattle King Street Station that Friday afternoon. The debauchery and nerdliness began shortly thereafter. Visiting my buddy Jack in Capitol Hill, we were soon at the Summit Pub. [...]
Apr / 8
Urban Cabbage Patch
Having worked gardening retail at the Home Depot and Smith & Hawken I have long been introduced to tools and plants; but I’ve not had any opportunity to try gardening. Now that I’m in a rental house instead of an apartment, I finally have the chance to start a small garden. After landlord approval I [...]
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