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Killed By A Traffic Engineer: Billboards

Posted on 5 July 2024 by John Shepard

“A few years ago, the Colorado Department of Transportation placed an advertising billboard high over Colfax Avenue in Denver reminding drivers to keep their eyes on the road, something that would be impossible to do while also looking at the … Continue reading →

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Neuromancer the Movie

Posted on 26 August 2017 by admin

Rumors are surfacing again that William Gibson‘s classic cyberpunk SciFi novel Neuromancer may finally be reaching the big screen.  The 1984 story—winner of the Hugo, Nebula and Philip K. Dick awards—has had far-reaching impact on pop culture as Gibson fleshed out … Continue reading →

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The Holcroft Covenant

Posted on 19 November 2016 by admin

The Holcroft Covenant by Robert Ludlum My rating: 4 of 5 stars History repeats itself…unless it doesn’t. Unless we learn the lessons of history, and many times lessons are better learned in stories, mythology and tall tales. Robert Ludlum was … Continue reading →

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Hugos, Sad Puppies and the Political Theory Problem

Posted on 1 September 2015 by admin

  Do Gatekeepers keep the Barbarians beyond the walls?  Or do they keep the Sheep inside? Or put another way, what point a Gatekeeper without a Gate?  Cathy Young at Real Clear Politics notes: The latest pitched battle in science fiction … Continue reading →

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Diary of Orrin Brown—March 5, 1865

Posted on 5 March 2015 by admin

Diary of Orrin Brown, Sneedsboro, North Carolina Sunday–March 5th We had a cool windy night but it came off clear and warm about 10 AM and I think we will have some better weather than we have had for a … Continue reading →

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Diary of Orrin Brown—Jan 15, 1865

Posted on 15 January 2015 by admin

Diary of Orrin Brown, Savannah, Georgia Sunday–Jan. 15th I was one of the detail so I had to work on the fort all day today. The weather was quite cool this morning but it was quite warm through the day. … Continue reading →

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Diary of Orrin Brown—Nov 13, 1864

Posted on 13 November 2014 by admin

Diary of Orrin Brown, Atlanta, Georgia Sunday–Nov. 13th It was verry cold last night but I sleped warm on our straw bed. There was another building burned in the City this morning. We had preaaching in camp today the text … Continue reading →

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Diary of Orrin Brown—Nov 10, 1864

Posted on 10 November 2014 by admin

Diary of Orrin Brown, Atlanta, Georgia Thursday–Nov. 10th It is all quiet in Camp today. I heard that the result of yesterdays fight was that between 200 and 300 of the rebs killed & wounded & 200 taken prisoners. The … Continue reading →

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Diary of Orrin Brown—Nov 8, 1864

Posted on 8 November 2014 by admin

Diary of Orrin Brown, Atlanta, Georgia Tuesday–Nov. 8th Rested pretty well last night. The weather is still cloudy but warmer than it was. My mess mate went down town this fournoon and got some Buckwheat shortcake, it had a very … Continue reading →

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The Local Economy Revolution: Economic Ecosystems & the Value of Being Unique

Posted on 1 October 2013 by admin

“The Real Question isn’t whether Policy X or Trend Y will happen.  Stuff will happen.  The real question is, how do we set our communities up to thrive in a world of Macro Uncertainty.” -D.G. Rucker I’m a sucker for … Continue reading →

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