Author Archives: David K.

Saudi Arabia Outraged At Ben-Gvir’s Call To Build Synagogue Over Al-Aqsa Mosque | ZeroHedge

Posted on August 29, 2024 by David K.

Source: Saudi Arabia Outraged At Ben-Gvir’s Call To Build Synagogue Over Al-Aqsa Mosque | ZeroHedge In recent years Saudi Arabia and Israel have been moving remarkably fast toward the restoration of official relations, in what’s been called a highly anticipated ‘deal … Continue reading →

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Meat in Gelatin

Posted on August 19, 2024 by David K.

That’s gelatin — flavorless Jello — it’s encased in. One of the top 3 meals I ever had was at a converted 17th-century abbey in England, and part of the meal was rabbit “terrangue” — that’s what I remember it … Continue reading →

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AI Apocalypse

Posted on August 16, 2024 by David K.

The Harris campaign is using a lot of AI image generation to beef up the size of their crowds in pictures of events, and they’re doing a full-blown media psyop to pretend that conservatives are going to vote for her. … Continue reading →

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Please Hang Up and Dial 911

Posted on August 9, 2024 by David K.

I woke up with a chronic pain about 3.5 years ago, which has never stopped. I’ve now seen about 22 doctors and clinicians, had 4 MRI’s, 3 ultrasounds, a CT scan, 4 different nerve blocks, and 2 surgeries. I don’t … Continue reading →

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10X Video Gamers

Posted on August 9, 2024 by David K.

I get into arguments about the “myth” of the 10x software engineer, but “10x” people exist in every human endeavor, including, frustratingly, The Elder Scrolls Online. I can at least keep up among the best coders I’ve met, but I … Continue reading →

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Windows Startup Buggery

Posted on August 7, 2024 by David K.

I have a PC. I’m ashamed to admit it, but I have a PC. I bought it for one and only one use: to play Elder Scrolls Online. To that end, I bought a SCUF Envision Pro controller. It does … Continue reading →

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Something is Coming

Posted on July 30, 2024 by David K.

I feel this in my bones, and it’s been getting worse, quickly. It’s not the economy. It’s not COVID. It’s not the vaccine. It’s not illegal immigration. It’s not DEI. It’s not ESG. It’s not AGI. It’s not corporatocracy. It’s … Continue reading →

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AI for all the Corporate IT Things

Posted on July 30, 2024 by David K.

I got an email with a link to a “town hall” about IT. I said to myself, alright, I dare you to tell me something interesting or actionable, and started watching the replay. The CIO leads off, of course. His … Continue reading →

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Crushing Traumatized People

Posted on July 30, 2024 by David K.

After I got struck with chronic health problems a few years ago, I was forced to notice how much Pentecostal churches preach that if you just make some grand display of worship, you will be miraculously healed. But I’ve done … Continue reading →

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Apple and Corporate Limits

Posted on July 29, 2024 by David K.

It’s become clear over the past 20 years that we’re headed for the megacorp cyberpunk version of dystopia, where it’s more important who you work for than which country you live in. I think there ought to be many limits … Continue reading →

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