Monthly Archives: December 2007

I told you I would write about Flock

Posted on December 20, 2007 by epthnation

The link: http://epthnation.com/geek/?p=16

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Flock is not a Homonym for Anything

Posted on December 20, 2007 by epthnation

For you tech people out there, there’s a new browser in town, and it has some promise.  It’s called Flock and its been in development for at least two years.  Everybody forgot about it, but they just released their first … Continue reading →

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Epth Gets Some Humility: A List of Helpful Links from Better Blogs

Posted on December 18, 2007 by epthnation

In the Spirit of the 10-year anniversary of the word Weblog, we’re going to take a trip to one of those “multiverses” recently (semi-)popularized by movies like The Golden Compass. In this alternate universe, This is Epth Nation 2.6 does … Continue reading →

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“Weblog” turns 10, Blogs Turn Like 13, Nobody Really Knows

Posted on December 18, 2007 by epthnation

Jorn Barger was apparently the first to coin the term weblog, only he meant a Drudge Report-like “list of links” rather than a monologue.  Therefore he was wrong, and should repent of his error or have his site, robotwisdom.com, stoned … Continue reading →

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Random Notes this Monday Morn

Posted on December 17, 2007 by epthnation

The world is saddened and reminded of its own mortality today by news of a couple of notable deaths: 1) Dan Fogelberg, best known as the singer of the 70′s mega-hit, “Lonely Bear.”  He was 56 and died after a … Continue reading →

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Brawndo: The Thirst Mutilator

Posted on December 14, 2007 by epthnation

Way back in post 645, I did a review of the Mike Judge Satire “Idiocracy.” I said that despite Fox’s attempts to kill it (opening in only 7 cities with no advertising whatsoever), it was actually an ok movie. I … Continue reading →

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Open Source Fridays: We Love Miro

Posted on December 14, 2007 by epthnation

There’s a new post about some free software over at Geek With an Attitude. Enjoy!

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LOST Mobisodes! Dumb Name, Great Idea!

Posted on December 12, 2007 by epthnation

The creators of LOST are pioneers at keeping interest level going during long breaks, which is good.  If they didn’t, I probably would have to watch the entire 3-season run again to remember what happened when the show comes back … Continue reading →

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For My Burgeoning Teenage Girl Fanbase, or My Wife — The Hills Finale

Posted on December 11, 2007 by epthnation

  Oh fortunate me… I get to watch the house burn live. Will Spencer and Heidi break up? Will Lauren and Brody be able to semi-successfully fake chemistry for 21 more TV minutes? Let’s find out!   Heidi and Spencer … Continue reading →

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The Dog of Judgment

Posted on December 9, 2007 by epthnation

Did you know that Animal Planet has a show where they let a dog choose its home?  In a radical step forward for animal rights, an animal lady brings the dog to three potential owners (if they can even be … Continue reading →

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