Nowhere Near the Edge

A regular guy's ruminations on parenthood, society, sports, cars ... and sports cars.

Friday, September 30, 2005

This Is Why American Kids Can't Compete

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We aren't keeping up with the latest trends in digital quantity ! Don't let that innocent face fool you; it hides a ruthless competi...

“Serenity” Preaches to the Converted

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Joss Whedon’s new film, “Serenity,” must overcome unique challenges in spreading the word to the “Firefly” agnostic such as this reviewer. “...
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The Coolest Aviation Website Yet

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I've linked to all sorts of aviation sites in the past, showing airport information, flight status and other nuggets that appeal to airp...
Thursday, September 29, 2005

Fire Central

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In addition to the large and mostly uncontrolled Topanga Fire , it appears that a new fire has started above Burbank. It is a crystal clear...

Summer Couldn't Leave Quietly

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As is typical for September, it is preposterously hot here in SoCal. 90 degress at 11:30 pm kind of hot. Even in the peak of summer it is ...
Thursday, September 22, 2005

Stupid Media Tricks

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“News,” at it is currently conveyed in this media-saturated, ratings-driven culture, apparently is no longer composed of who, what, where, w...

The Haves and the Have Nots

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It's official: Nokia has sold its one billionth cell phone . Perhaps emblematic of the "global village" the world is purport...
Wednesday, September 21, 2005

Happy Birthday, Michael!

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He's four years old today, and relentlessly enthusiastic about life. He's a charmer; he could sell sand to a bedouin. For now, tho...
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Thursday, September 15, 2005

I'm Ready For My Closeup, Mr. DeMille

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Google has unveiled a new search engine aimed exclusively at blogs. Now, finally, the world will have the swift, efficient access to thou...

Back to the Moon

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A plan has been unveiled to return astronauts to the Moon by 2018. Interestingly, the proposal calls for the launch vehicles to consist of...
Wednesday, September 14, 2005

Here We Go Again

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You may remember Michael Newdow, who challenged the Pledge of Allegiance as unconstitutional a few years ago. He found success in the 9th C...
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Tuesday, September 13, 2005

Confirmation Hearings

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You have to have an interest in this stuff, because it can be pretty dry, but if you are looking for a rundown of the confirmation hearings ...
Monday, September 12, 2005

What Time Is It? Take 2

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Just in case you have to calibrate your watch to UTC standards of accuracy, go here .

Blackout

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You may have heard that Los Angeles was subjected to a blackout for a couple of hours today, apparently due to the bungling of a Department ...
Friday, September 09, 2005

Culinary Incorrectness

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And now, another self-indulgent Andy Rooney moment: Don't you just hate the way Taco Bell makes their tacos? I mean, the ingredients ar...
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Wednesday, September 07, 2005

Fantasy Baseball Regular Season Wrap-Up

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In order to allow for fantasy playoffs, the fantasy league regular season is shorter than the real season. Our league's regular season ...
Tuesday, September 06, 2005

Ham Radio Comes Through Again

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This is the story I've been waiting to hear. Amateur radio operators traditionally serve a crucial role in the initial assessment and ...
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Friday, September 02, 2005

Requiem for a City

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I'm glad I had the opportunity to experience New Orleans before it surrendered to the sea. It is going to be a long time before that ci...
Tuesday, August 30, 2005

Epilepsy Surgery Screening, Day 6

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UCLA Medical Center, 7th Floor, 10 am -- Oh happy day ... Cheryl was a good little patient and gave the doctors two more seizures, at 2 and ...
Monday, August 29, 2005

Epilepsy Surgery Screening, Day 5

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Glendale, California, 9:15 am -- The phone rang at 5:30 this morning. All I could do is say hello to Cheryl before our phone line went dead...
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