Monthly Archives: July 2006

Judge allows EFF case against AT&T

Posted on July 20, 2006 by BrianR

Via Electronic Frontier Foundation mailing list: EFF’s Spying Case Moves Forward – Judge Denies Government’s Motion to Dismiss AT&T Case In January, EFF filed a lawsuit against AT&T for collaborating with the NSA in its massive and illegal spying program. … Continue reading →

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Planning a BarCamp

Posted on July 20, 2006 by BrianR

Fred Stutzman has a written a wonderful post called Advice for Planning a Bar Camp. It contains a lot of excellent info about how to plan an unconference. In this case doing it BarCamp style. The RDU BarCamp is this … Continue reading →

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We’re married now!

Posted on July 20, 2006 by BrianR

Our ceremony/party is actually Saturday but last night Ruby and I made it official in the eyes of the government. I love you Ruby!

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The Ballot or the Bullet

Posted on July 19, 2006 by BrianR

Today I wanted to share with you this transcript of Malcom X‘s speech The Ballot or the Bullet. With so much voter fraud happening in the Americas recently (US and Mexico) I feel its political message is very appropriate. Thanks … Continue reading →

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Leaders Must Understand Technology

Posted on July 17, 2006 by BrianR

Leave it to John Stewart, and his writers, to succinctly describe why Ted Stevens internet didn’t get to him in a timely manner. “Maybe it’s because you do not seem to know jack BLEEP about computers or the Internet … … Continue reading →

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Our Wedding Rings

Posted on July 14, 2006 by BrianR

The inside of my ring is a circuit board pattern. Click on the pic to get a closer look. This is Ruby’s ring. It has three parts. Lots of little stones that glitter. The inside of her ring has a … Continue reading →

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Chuck Olson reporting in Korea

Posted on July 13, 2006 by BrianR

This week I’ve been going to Korea virtually via Chuck Olson of Minnesota Stories. He’s at the OhmyNews International Citizen Reporters’ Forum 2006 in Seoul, South Korea. I’m sure the actual conference is interesting but I’ve been digging the protest … Continue reading →

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Mr. Edwards, help teach others to blog

Posted on July 12, 2006 by BrianR

Mr. Edwards, help teach others to blog! That’s what I got out of this post from Dave Winer, an e-mail he wrote to Ryan Montoya, John Edwards tech consultant. (See full copy bellow. Copied here for clarity.) Fact is there … Continue reading →

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Goodbye Syd Barrett

Posted on July 11, 2006 by BrianR

Pink Floyd’s Barrett dies aged 60 Syd Barrett, one of the original members of legendary rock group Pink Floyd, has died at the age of 60 from complications arising from diabetes.

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Ruby is my Muse

Posted on July 10, 2006 by BrianR

OMG, I’m getting married in 12 days! Good thing that I’m tying the knot with such a cool person. I’m a superstitious old skool pagan-like artist who needs inspiration. Thus I need a muse, a form of inspiration and psychic … Continue reading →

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