West, Into the Black: Archive

In which the one bright light gutters...

This is a long post. A completely self-serving cathartic rant. If you’re into to that sort of thing, cop a squat and crack a cold one. If you have more important things to do like, oh, almost anything, feel free to wander off. Just don’t say I didn’t warn you. Those of you who know me know that I’m just not a Microsoft guy. I’ve used Windows and various Microsoft...

Jun 24th

This actually happened.

Some Unidentified Caller: “Is Mike Ritchie there?” Me: “Sorry, you have the wrong number.” SUC: “Is this 555-1212?” Me: “Yes, but I’m not the person you’re looking for.” SUC: “Could I speak with Mike Ritchie?” Me: “Look, I told you, wrong number.” SUC: “Are you sure he’s not there?” Me:...

Nov 10th

Here's why Apple will own e-Books.

Stanza, arguably the best e-book reader on the iPhone/iPod Touch can buy mainstream content through Fictionwise, an online e-book site. Fictionwise purchased eReader.com some time back and, while (in theory) purchases from Fictionwise and eReader can be merged into a single “bookshelf,” both sites still operate independently. AFAIK, there is no obvious way to purchase ebooks for...

Jan 31st

Read My Lips:

polar-bear: I don’t tweet for “stars”. I don’t now, and I never have. While being faved is appreciated, I’m just as happy if responds with a joke or tells me they laughed, or retweets something they think is funny. I don’t deny I LIKE to get them because it is easy to get feedback that way, but even that has become questionable, as I’ll get into below. Sit back, this is probably going to be...

Dec 4th

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Sometimes, deep in the night…

Why is it that computer problems NEVER occur when you have time to fix them? Case in point: as I’m going to bed tonight, I notice there’s a Java update in Software Update. Recall hearing a day or so ago something about Java, seemed important, what the hell. Everything proceeds about like it should, Vera reboots. A few seconds into the reboot process, the fans kick into high gear and...

Sep 8th

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In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the iconic Las Vegas sign, Mayor Oscar Goodman led a parade of 300 women in bikinis on the Strip. It was awesome. (voices in the video are yours truly, @massivejohnson, and my partner, BJ)

May 15th