Author Archives: Apreche
We Need Nicer Medicine
Anyone who knows me knows that snake oil peddlers rank close to the top on the list of things I despise. When someone is suffering from an illness, taking their money in exchange for false hope is among the worst … Continue reading
A Way to Save Local Business?
In recent years, people have been trying to “save” local businesses. It’s just that when you actually look at the practicality of keeping things local, it often becomes difficult if not impossible to get what you want, and also keep … Continue reading
How Badly Do You Want It?
Over all the decades that piracy has been a hot topic the point often comes up that piracy isn’t stealing because those pirates would not have paid money if piracy were not an option. This point, while often brought up, … Continue reading
Almost Everything is a Miracle
Look around yourself right now, and pick any physical object. Pick any normal every-day sort of thing that happens to come to mind. Now think of that thing not just in the context of itself, but in the context of … Continue reading
The Florida Shuffle
Being unmployed, I took some time to visit my grandmoter in Florida. While there, I had a lot of time to observe and think about the state of things in the sunshine state. I came to a realization that things … Continue reading
Unusable Open Source
Still unemployed, I have begun working on a new web site that will at least enhance my resume if it doesn’t make me any money. Since I’ve got no boss telling me what to do, I can use the latest … Continue reading
Domino’s Doesn’t Get It
If you haven’t been sleeping under a rock, you noticed the craziness that ensued due to a video posted on YouTube by some Domino’s Pizza employees. The video is taken down now, but you can find it if you search … Continue reading