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Seasons Greetings and Happy Holidays, More than just PC

Image by urtica via Flickr The holidays are approaching and holiday commercials are beginning to invading television, radio, and the Internet.  Over the years I have noticed the trend of referring to the the day after Thanksgiving, known in the retail industry as Black Friday, as the first day of the holiday season, rather than the Christmas season. ... [Read more of this article]

Black Friday is Racist??

Image by djlicious via Flickr The retail holiday shopping season is rapidly approaching with Thanksgiving right around the corner.  Traditionally, the Friday after Thanksgiving markes the first official day of the shopping frenzy.  And traditionally, that day has been known as “Black Friday.” I’ve heard stories of people being... [Read more of this article]

Caylee Anthony (update)

Caylee Anthony Bags of bones and toys found during a search of the Little Econ River are not those of Caylee Anthony, says Sgt. John Allen of the Orange County Sherrif’s Department.  After examining the contents of the bags, investigators determined the contents were not human remains, and left the area. For more information, visit:  Fox... [Read more of this article]

Caylee Anthony

Being a parent is both wonderful and terrifying at the same time.  There is nothing in the world more amazing than being a father, and nothing more horrifying than the possibility that harm could come to your child.  Unless you are a cold, heartless monster. The disappearance of Caylee Anthony Caylee Anthony Caylee Anthony is an adorable American... [Read more of this article]

Circuit City files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

Circuit City, the second largest electronics retailer in the United States, filed for bankruptcy protection this morning citing pressure from vendors threatening to withhold shipments of product during the holiday season. In court documents, Chief Financial Officer Bruce H. Besanko said three factors led to the bankruptcy filing: erosion of vendor... [Read more of this article]

Massachusetts Questions 2 & 3 Explained

Since the election, I have received quite a few inquiries about the two Massachusetts Ballot Questions which passed, so I have decided to throw a quick overview together here. Question 2 - Possession of Marijuana Image by warrantedarrest via Flickr The passing of Question 2 has replaced criminal penalties for possession of one ounce or less of marijuana... [Read more of this article]

Second Life : A letter to Linden Lab

Sailing on an OpenSpace region Linden Lab, the company which owns and operates the popular 3D virtual world known as “Second Life”, announced changes to pricing and policy for its OpenSpace virtual land product on October 27th of 2008.  This may sound familiar, because I have blogged about it before:  “Ethics on Second Life support.” ... [Read more of this article]

Post Election : Massachusetts Ballot Questions 1, 2, and 3

Massachusetts voters made three very important decisions yesterday.  They have chosen to keep a statewide personal income tax, decriminalize marijuana, and ban dog racing in the Bay State.  I have to admit, two of the three outcomes surprised me. Question 1 - State Personal Income Tax - Failed The rejection of Question 1 surprised me most of all. ... [Read more of this article]

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