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Why do we need [new tech]? [old tech] is good enough!

Earlier today. this story popped up on Slashdot: "Toyota Announces the Winglet, Wannabe Segway Killer" Reading through the comments, I came across this inevitable (and very, very tired) refrain: Or you could just oh I don't know buy a bicycle. As much range as you have energy for, fits almost the same places a segway does, doesn't use gas, cheaper, and get this, is actual exercise. Something
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What a Summer for Movies, and it's Not Over Yet

A quick look at some of my favorite big summer movies: The Dark Knight: Holy awesome movie, Batman! A crime drama of the highest order, and a fantastic comic book action movie to boot. I can't say enough good things about the story, the spot on direction, the relentless pacing, and especially the Joker. I know that some people are all about Heath Ledger since his death, but in this case it's
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A Moment for the Late Great George Carlin

I distinctly remember a night, probably fifteen years ago, when a friend was over for the night. We found a Carlin stand up show, and spent an hour or two literally laughing ourselves silly. I don't remember laughing that hard before that night, and only rarely since then.In addition, Carlin's comedy had a way of making you think and questions your preconceived notions while entertaining you.
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Indiana Jones and Speed Racer, together again for the first time!

A few quick movie reviews while I try to get settled in here in Georgia:Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal SkullIt's finally here, the Indy movie we've waited almost two decades for, and it's... well... it's not terrible.To be fair, I did enjoy myself when I saw this. It's got some fun set pieces, Harrison Ford is charming as always playing Indy, and Shia LaBeouf was actually quite good
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Another Example of Why Less is Often More

Whoa, the last three weeks have just flown by. Packing, organizing, painting and repairing, it’s been crazy. I’ll get back to my list eventually, but here’s something completely different to pass the time.I’m looking in to buying a new digital camera in the near future. I’ve been slowly working my up from super cheap cameras into better and better ones as time goes on. My current camera is a
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It's Official

It’s official, we’re moving to Georgia the second week in May. This is both exciting and terrifying, and boy do we have to move quickly to make that deadline.Anyone want to buy a house in rural Maine?PS: To the Realtor who commented earlier, or anyone else who knows the Roswell GA area, I’ve been told by a few people that it’s great, but the rampant racism is a real turn off. I’ve also been told
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