Author Archives: David K.

Playstation 5 and Twitter

Posted on January 8, 2021 by David K.

I have a very tolerate/hate relationship with Twitter. I think I’m literally on my 14th account, and I’ve deactivated my current one, only to reactivate before the 30-day time-out period, about 10 times now. There are many reasons. One is … Continue reading →

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Trump finally faces reality — amid talk of early ouster

Posted on January 8, 2021 by David K.

Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi declared that “the president of the United States incited an armed insurrection against America.” She called him “a very dangerous person who should not continue in office. This is urgent, an emergency of the highest … Continue reading →

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My Pre-Ruined Programming Typing

Posted on January 7, 2021 by David K.

I use a “grip” on the keyboard that’s off-by-one. My right index finger hovers over the K key instead of the J. I can touch type if I concentrate, but this is just how I learned on the Vic-20, when … Continue reading →

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Meet the Hollywood divorce lawyer hired by Kim | Evening Standard

Posted on January 6, 2021 by David K.

After six years of marriage, titillating headlines and rumoured meltdowns, it appears that the first couple of Calabasas are (almost) no more. Kim Kardashian is said to have filed for divorce from Kanye West. Source: Meet the Hollywood divorce lawyer … Continue reading →

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PS5 Supply and Demand

Posted on January 6, 2021 by David K.

I’m watching PS5’s being sold on Ebay to track how supply and demand are converging. Current completed listings seem to be hovering around $700-$800. They started out at $1,000, so I guess it’s getting “better.” The whole business of people … Continue reading →

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Why Porn Stars Like Me Are Terrified of VP Kamala Harris

Posted on January 4, 2021 by David K.

I respect Harris for seeing gays and women of color through a compassionate lens. After four years of Vice President Mike Pence, it’ll be nice to see someone make the executive branch empathetic again. Still, I doubt Harris’s executive empathy … Continue reading →

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Masterclass in Audio Production

Posted on January 2, 2021 by David K.

I’m going to start posting these finds of exceptional audio (and video) production. Modern life has brought along a lot of garbage, but it has given us top-level-professional grade production technologies that amateurs like me could only have dreamed of … Continue reading →

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Paul Graham on Why Billionaires Build

Posted on January 2, 2021 by David K.

The ideal combination is the group of founders who are “living in the future” in the sense of being at the leading edge of some kind of change, and who are building something they themselves want. Most super-successful startups are … Continue reading →

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Even If It’s ‘Bonkers,’ Poll Finds Many Believe QAnon And Other Conspiracy Theories

Posted on January 1, 2021 by David K.

Misinformation about the election and the coronavirus is also gaining a foothold in American society, according to a new NPR/Ipsos poll. Source: Even If It’s ‘Bonkers,’ Poll Finds Many Believe QAnon And Other Conspiracy Theories The poll results add to … Continue reading →

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Extract or Die – Pirate Wires

Posted on December 29, 2020 by David K.

Among many things, including talent, opportunity, and soft power, the technology industry has brought tremendous tax revenue to the Bay Area. The budget of San Francisco literally doubled this decade, from around six billion to over twelve billion dollars. With … Continue reading →

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