Archive for July 2009

Wired: “100 Things Your Kids May Never Know About”

Posted on July 23, 2009, 12:16 am, by Devon, under Life.

My kids are 8 and 11, so they’re a little old for Wired’s list.  But even for them, most of it is right on the money.
“Putting film in your camera… high-speed dubbing… joysticks… finding out information from an encyclopedia… phone books… typewriters… getting lost… answering machines… not knowing who was calling you on the phone… [...]

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The Fascinating History of the Declaration of Independence

Posted on July 4, 2009, 9:39 am, by Devon, under History.

On this 4th of July, I wish a very happy Independence Day to all Americans, home and abroad.  I hope that we all give some thought to what we’re really celebrating, in the midst of burgers, beer, friends, and fireworks.  We have opportunities and liberties that few people in the world enjoy.  Our system may [...]

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