Monthly Archives: March 2009

Data Rot

Posted on March 31, 2009 by dumpster

After reading a New York Times article about something called data rot, I’ve been thinking about the contrast between digital information and analog information.  Data rot, according to author David Pogue, is caused when information stored on various media (tapes, … Continue reading →

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Lowbrow

Posted on March 25, 2009 by dumpster

I learned how to waste hours on the Web in my early days as a surfer.  It came naturally to me, being one who is inquisitive and who also loves to fart around.  One site I stumbled upon addicted me … Continue reading →

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Dr. Palmer’s Lawn

Posted on March 22, 2009 by dumpster

I was startled when Dr. Palmer drove into my driveway.  He had never done that before.  In fact, I’m sure he had never set foot on the first inch of my property in the 36 years that he’d been my … Continue reading →

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Feed

Posted on March 21, 2009 by dumpster

I just spent several hours attempting to set up feed capability for this blog.  I believe I was successful. If you know what I’m talking about, or even if you don’t, click on the “Subscribe via RSS” button above to … Continue reading →

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earthdump

Posted on March 17, 2009 by dumpster

I chose the domain earthdump.com because my original idea was for a Web site dedicated to exposing and commenting on the fouling of Earth with rubbish and poisons.  I feel strongly, as many others do, about the disregard many people … Continue reading →

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