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Bits and Pieces 20

While I’ve left Debian Jessie on the server, I found too many things implemented wrong for my laptop. So I moved back to Mint 18 (Sarah) and I’ll just grit my teeth on the suspend issue. Part of what drove … Continue reading

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Cycling: Just for Me

As always, click on any image to see it full-sized. CTRL-click will open the image in a separate browser tab. Today’s pictures are not meant to stir moral recognition. Rather, they simply mark a day’s outing where the moral considerations … Continue reading

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Shine That Light

I really would like to have one of these t-shirts. They say they took the idea from this video: This is near and dear to my heart. You’ll notice that my books, articles, blog posts and even my images are … Continue reading

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Photography: Overcast Test

As always, click on any image to see it full-sized. CTRL-click will open the image in a separate browser tab. Note that this thing got accidentally posted way before it was finished. Today was overcast, a good time to test … Continue reading

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Cycling: Gym Day

As always, click on any image to see it full-sized. CTRL-click will open the image in a separate browser tab. Today I didn’t have to wear the neoprene compression sleeve on my knee. The issue was less of pain in … Continue reading

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Cycling: Restart

The first block is the hardest. Once I get going, after a few minutes it starts to feel okay. I’m doing my best to hear when my heart says the body has had enough, but I managed to cover a … Continue reading

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Darkness Stirs on the Net

On October 1 this year, the US will surrender it’s de facto control over the Internet. There is a lot of noise on both sides of the debate as to whether this is really a good idea. I’ve been aware … Continue reading

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No Ecstasy

I’m surprised; I really expected more emotion. Today I finally got my knee to tolerate the full cycle of motion for pedaling my bike. I kinda knew it was gonna happen, so I had time to put on my peaceful … Continue reading

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On the Recent Hack of NSA Tools

It’s been a couple of weeks now, and the mainstream press has twisted this thing completely out of shape. They don’t have a clue what is really happening, but they’ll use anything as an excuse to stir up fear and … Continue reading

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Psalm 115

This and the next three psalms were traditionally sung after the Passover meal. However, we also know such usage came somewhat later in the life of the nation. This hymn in particular was originally composed for general worship. It’s laid … Continue reading

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