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Robert Cringely’s Theory on the Apple TV HD

Robert Cringely asks why there is a hard drive in the new Apple TV. I don’t see the big confusion…I believe it is for downloadable content such as Movies/TV shows from iTunes and/or podcasts (Audio or Video). Now, his Peer 2 Peer theory is interesting…but I think unlikely. I wouldn’t want a Peer 2 Peer box in my house.

I, Cringely . The Pulpit . Appearances Can Be Deceiving | PBS
The new Apple TV media extender is supposed to ship this month, perhaps even by the time you read this column, and if you are like me you are wondering what that 40-gig hard drive is doing inside. I’m guessing we won’t know for sure until later this year, though of course I also think I know the secret answer, too.

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Battlestar Galactica – Renewed!

I didn’t have much of a doubt that it would, but this is fantastic news non-the-less.

SCI FI Renews Battlestar Galactica – ComingSoon.net
SCI FI has renewed its Peabody-winning signature series “Battlestar Galactica.” The Channel will bring the critically-acclaimed series back for a minimum of 13 hours. Production will resume this summer with an eye toward a January 2008 premiere. The decision comes after the series’ successful move to Sunday nights.

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FOXNews.com – Gorbachev Pleads to Bill Gates for Piracy Leniency for Teacher – Technology News | News On Technology

I understand that there are laws, but something about this story just seems sad.

Without sounding insensitive…here is a good example of why Linux is perfect for education.

FOXNews.com – Gorbachev Pleads to Bill Gates for Piracy Leniency for Teacher – Technology News | News On Technology
The former leader of the Soviet empire is reaching out to computer czar Bill Gates, pleading with him to “show mercy” toward a poor school teacher accused of software piracy.

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Ask a Ninja Makes $300K plus backend points…

Kent Nichols and Douglas Sarine, the dynamic duo behind the web
’s most deadly source of advice, Ask a Ninja, have struck gold with a Federated Media payday2, which includes a $300,000 upfront payment along with 60 percent of ad revenue, according to our sources. This makes it more valuable as a business than RocketBoom.

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Best Blog Post Ever!

Here is a pic of the roof of a mall in downtown San Fransisco, courtesy of Kreg Steppe. Can you say “Eye of Jupiter?”

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Chimney Rock Sold




Chimney Rock

Originally uploaded by Kreg.

I had no idea until our vacation last year that Chimney Rock was not a state park, but privately owned! There was a lot of speculation when the family put it up for sale that there would be a development going up there. Looks like that won’t be happening.

Chimney Rock will be heart of new state park
CHIMNEY ROCK — The family that has owned it for a century agreed Monday to sell the 315-foot spire called Chimney Rock, soon to be the centerpiece of one of North Carolina’s most spectacular state parks.