Category Archives: Everything Else

Life, the Universe, and Home-Ownership,

Urban Homesteading

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Josh

I always thought of urban homesteading as people squatting in abandoned buildings, making improvements, and generally acting as if they were responsible for the place long enough that the government allowed them to take ownership. According to wikipedia, it can … Continue reading →

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Snow Crash vs The Diamond Age

Posted on February 27, 2011 by Josh

I hated Neil Stephenson’s Snow Crash. Its trite, its crass, and it reads like an action movie elevator pitch. Hiro Protagonist isn’t a clever literary joke. Its a stupid name made up because the author couldn’t think of something better. … Continue reading →

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My Personal Fears

Posted on October 7, 2010 by Josh

A short list of things that keep me up at night. Continue reading →

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Nook Update: Doctorow, Stross, and Gaiman

Posted on February 15, 2010 by Josh

My Hanukah present has so far been a success. My hope was that an eBook reader would get me to read more. Although I’ve tapered off a bit, since it arrived in December, I’ve finished three books: Makers, by Cory … Continue reading →

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What’s your Boss Like?

Posted on August 22, 2009 by Josh

Here’s an article about Mick Mountz, the CEO of my company, Kiva Systems.

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