Category Archives: Science & Technology

All stuff covered by Science and Technology with some having subcategories like Apple Technology, Astronomy and whatever else hits my fancy.

1963: The first cat in space!

Posted on September 16, 2023 by Steve

Last week, I forgot to write about the first feline who went to space after a dog and I figure a couple chimps or monkeys. The kitty’s name was Félicette, one of many strays rounded up from Paris and drafted … Continue reading →

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Google Fiber’s first hiccup and it wasn’t their fault

Posted on September 13, 2023 by Steve

I made the shift last month and have never looked back after 20-plus years of enduring AT&T. It was perfect until Monday night when it went down while I was watching TV. I let it be because it was getting … Continue reading →

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Blue Moon tomorrow!

Posted on August 29, 2023 by Steve

No, no, not the tasty beer that’s a decent surrogate when I cannot get Celis White. It’s the uncommon event of when we have two full moons in the same month. One day I’ll get off my butt to find … Continue reading →

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RIP John Warnock

Posted on August 22, 2023 by Steve

Someone I admire, too late obviously, because he made personal computers useful to the masses, not just the hobbyists, the diehards (my father) and what my main complaint was about them…they were a solution in search of a problem. Warnock … Continue reading →

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Reminds me of something my grandma once said

Posted on August 15, 2023 by Steve

“I will never go Metric!” which was mind boggling the day I remember Grandma saying this. I always thought she took it from the Mark Russell special on PBS in which he did a song to this effect. Then again, … Continue reading →

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The only thing Science Deniers have right

Posted on August 11, 2023 by Steve

It’s been about 40 years since I had Logic class at Marquette but I think this joke is a demonstration on how syllogisms get hijacked into “facts.” Good thing I prefer tap water I put through a Brita filter first!

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Oppenheimer: Worth Seeing despite its duration

Posted on August 8, 2023 by Steve

Before you ask, no, I didn’t do the double feature crap. I’m sure Barbie is a good movie but I tend to avoid bullshit, moron trends I find shallow such as people pouring ice water on each other thinking it … Continue reading →

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KMAG the stream is now 21, it can buy me a beer…legally

Posted on August 7, 2023 by Steve

Right before I go to bed I remembered…ACK! My stream’s anniversary. Sure it’s operating from outdated technology but I preferred to point out how it’s vindication at the durability of the products involved. Mac OS X Server 10.6.8, a Mac Mini … Continue reading →

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Fired AT&T today

Posted on July 26, 2023 by Steve

Last month I upgraded to their fiber because I trusted them not to lie, but they did. My bill didn’t come down very much, four bucks. The real kicker is their fiber product not even being close to their landlines. … Continue reading →

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RIP Buster Bunny VI

Posted on July 25, 2023 by Steve

Rather bummed but my second iPod Touch (from a long line of iPods!) finally gave up as its battery swelled after a decade. Then it became too much effort to keep operating as the home button (some call it a … Continue reading →

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Watch out! Austin-based tarantulas are trying to score!

Posted on June 19, 2023 by Steve

In my 30 years of living in Austin, I have only seen tarantulas twice in the open. Once in late 1998 while it was trying to cross the street at this house I was renting a room in and then … Continue reading →

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RIP Frank Kozik

Posted on May 9, 2023 by Steve

Sad to find out Frank died suddenly and he wasn’t very old, a mere 61, which is somewhat early in this era. If you think those PowerComputing posters look familiar, you’re right. In the Nineties, Frank was the go-to guy … Continue reading →

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Sensible Gun Control is overdue, once again

Posted on April 23, 2023 by Steve

One of these “misfires” happened nearby too, the cheerleaders who accidentally got into the wrong car tragedy. What makes it even worse, the ammosexual got out of his vehicle to shoot the young lady. That’s not defensive, that’s murder as … Continue reading →

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Twenty-four years at Apple, Inc.

Posted on April 12, 2023 by Steve

Now I feel like one of those decrepit, asshole US senators I criticize because I’ve been employed at the biggest computer company (in value via stock shares, assets) for the equivalent of four terms. And I was just re-elected into … Continue reading →

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Yesterday was a Bizarro Bizarro dream come true

Posted on April 6, 2023 by Steve

Can’t believe my personal wishes went two for two. Honestly, I figured Chicagoans would panic and vote for the “law and order” douchebag after what a horrible mayor Lightfoot was. Wisconsin wasn’t a complete surprise since enough residents are finally … Continue reading →

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