I have had great plans for News Geek as of late, but thanks to a power surge two weeks ago (and a failed surge protector) said ideas have been put on hold. My one-year-old Dell is recovering nicely, and once I retrieve some important documents from the machine (such as some early thesis work) [...]

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News sources have begun to report that Peter Jennings, a heavy smoker until about 20 years ago, has died due to complications from lung cancer.
There will be no snarky commentary tonight.
It feels so strange to see the news anchors of my youth fall prey, one by one, to old age and disease.
Reading the beginning of [...]

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First, I must apologize for my recent absence. I had intended to update this blog at least a few times per week, but family matters and the demands of my day jobs have forced me to put things like this on hold.
Nevertheless, I am here now, so let’s get down to the nitty-gritty, shall [...]

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