Author Archives: David K.

My Bizarre Stint As an Amazon Reviewer for Hire

Posted on July 15, 2020 by David K.

The black market for Amazon reviews makes some sense if you consider how valuable positive reviews can be to sellers on the platform. With more than 2.5 million sellers on the platform, getting seen by customers who might make a … Continue reading →

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U.S. Supreme Court deems half of Oklahoma a Native American reservation – Reuters

Posted on July 15, 2020 by David K.

McGirt, 71, has served more than two decades in prison after being convicted in 1997 in Wagoner County in eastern Oklahoma of rape, lewd molestation and forcible sodomy of a 4-year-old girl. McGirt, who did not contest his guilt in … Continue reading →

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PhRMA sues to stop state’s new insulin affordability program – StarTribune.com

Posted on July 5, 2020 by David K.

“A state cannot simply commandeer private property to achieve its public policy goals,” said PhRMA’s complaint, filed Tuesday in district court. “The Takings Clause of the Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution prohibits states from attempting to solve societal problems … Continue reading →

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Crafting in Elder Scrolls Online

Posted on June 22, 2020 by David K.

Naturally, crafting in ESO is a very MMO-grindy type of thing. Since the start, I had been intending that my main character would be able to craft all the gear that I’d want to use on him. The best set … Continue reading →

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Shoutout to Chiptunes

Posted on June 16, 2020 by David K.

I just wanted to post about how much I love chiptunes, and the whole scene. Especially Chipzel, who is my favorite in the genre. I bought Dicey Dungeons and The Crypt of the Necrodancer, based in large part on the … Continue reading →

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Twitter? In my Imgur? It’s More Likely Than You Think

Posted on June 1, 2020 by David K.

I was just trying to get away from the political trash fire that consumes every. single. post. on Twitter now, and this is the front page of Imgur’s user sub. Come on, internet. Is there nowhere you cannot give it … Continue reading →

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Why Don’t I “Consult?”

Posted on June 1, 2020 by David K.

I get asked this question fairly often, and I usually just mumble something to move the conversation to something else, but I was thinking about my experience with it this morning, and wanted to write about it. About… 25 years … Continue reading →

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The Reports of the End of an Era Were Greatly Exaggerated

Posted on June 1, 2020 by David K.

I’m still working through the issues of getting respectable DPS numbers in ESO, because — of course — I can’t leave it alone. It’s impossible to dictate a single approach to any build, because there are so many factors involved, … Continue reading →

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Is This the End of an Era?

Posted on May 22, 2020 by David K.

I don’t have a lot of memories from when I was young. All I have are a few bits and pieces from my early grade-school days. However, one thing I remember pretty vividly was discovering a Space Invaders arcade game … Continue reading →

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So True, and So Wrong

Posted on May 12, 2020 by David K.

This resonates with me. Spend millions on some new equipment to make widgets better? Sure! Spend thousands to improve the functionality of the lifeblood of the company? Well… I don’t know… Seriously, though, there’s so much wrong with the way … Continue reading →

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