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California – extreme democracy gone wrong
… California is now called a “dysfunctional”, “ungovernable” and even “failed” state. When Mr Brown began his first stint as governor, California had an AAA credit rating, the best there is. Today its...
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in defense of Ayn Rand
“There are two novels that can change a bookish fourteen-year old’s life: The Lord of the Rings and Atlas Shrugged. One is a childish fantasy that often engenders a lifelong obsession with its...
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P.I. Soccer Moms
This American Life is the best radio show in existence. Always good. But they outdid themselves in episode 447: THE INCREDIBLE CASE OF THE P.I. MOMS Originally aired 09.23.2011 What do you get when you...
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tech gurus
The most popular Geekcast is TWIT, This Week in Technology. I’ve actually become less attached to that show, preferring MacBreak Weekly and This Week in Google as audiocasts from the same network. But...
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why eBooks are the future
Whether you love old fashioned books or not, I’m thinking they’ll be an expensive custom order product sooner than you think. Why? The traditional publishing industry is driving all but best selling...
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blogging and online comments
I listened to an excellent audiocast: Hosts: Leo Laporte and Tom Merritt Best known as a prominent blogger, and Vice President and Chief Evangelist of Expert Labs, Anil Dash is this week’s guest....
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jobs and the “wealth gap”
Jeff Jarvis is at the Davos World Economic Forum in Switzerland, the elite of the elite. The theme is “jobs, jobs, jobs.” … They’re discussing growth strategies and so far we’re hearing the same...
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my Jabra sport headphones
So far, so good. They work. They stay while exercising. … Jabra SPORT Bluetooth Stereo Headset. You can wirelessly stream music, take calls, listen to the radio, and more. Click PLAY or watch it on...
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This American Life – RETRACTION
This guy’s a liar. Or is he just taking artistic license? This weekend, esteemed radio program “This American Life” aired “Retraction” — a stunning refutation of its most popular episode ever — “Mr....
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40yrs solitary Angola Prison, Louisiana
The Louisiana State Penitentiary (… also known as Angola …) is a prison farm in Louisiana operated by the Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections. It is the largest maximum security...
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reading PDFs on an iPad mini
I’ve pretty much given up reading long form, preferring aural. Audio books. Audiocasts. But when I had an original screenplay to review, I tried reading it on iPad. Seems iBooks is the best app. Click...
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Barbecue Secrets podcast
… Barbecue Secrets Podcast returns, better than ever. In this episode I connect with tech and barbecue geek Richard Campbell, who shares his recipe for Spanish-style Paella on the Grill and recounts...
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best Tech pundits
Tom Merritt vs Mike Elgan Tom Merritt is probably the smartest Technology pundit of them all, better (even) than his former boss Leo Laporte. Unlike Leo, Tom is egotistical and not nearly as likeable....
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Think Like a Freak
I’m a fan of Freakonomics Radio, the audiocast. … hosted by journalist Stephen Dubner, with economist Steve Levitt as a regular guest. Freakonomics Radio occasionally hits No. 1 on iTunes, with 4...
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best iPhone podcasting app?
Apple invented and popularized podcasting. But they’ve never been very keen. Not enough profit. Most podcasts are free, you see. imore just posted an overview article – Best podcast apps for iPhone I...
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$350,000 to shoot a rare black rhino
Sounds horrendous. The hunter faced death threats from outraged conservationists. But the issue is far more complex than it seems at first glance. The permit came from Namibia’s Ministry of Environment...
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AUDIO books and PODCASTS 2015
Seems everyone I know is now listening to audio books and podcasts. :-) In the fall of 2014, the medium of podcasting achieved a milestone moment. The podcast Serial – which reinvestigated the 1999...
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UE Roll Bluetooth speaker
So far I’m very pleased. Small form factor. Very durable. Good for travel. Good for my Coaching presentations. I was inspired to buy a UE Roll when the speakers in my old laptop stopped functioning....
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On The Media audiocast
On The Media is my favourite podcast. WNYC’s weekly investigation into how the media shapes our world view. Veteran journalists Brooke Gladstone and Bob Garfield give you the tools to survive the media...
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my AirPods
I’ve cursed Steve Jobs 10,000 times for not perfecting wireless headphones. The new Apple AirPods are good and bad. The good? No wire tangles. They fit. They don’t fall out. Battery life is excellent....
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