Off Topic

I wish you and your loved ones a Very Merry Christmas.

My no doubt about it, hands down, unquestionable all time favorite Christmas song, in two versions…
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I love me some Star Trek. But my favorite Sci-Fi series is…
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These are my 3 favorite album covers. (warning: high-res images. may take time to load.)
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Not a rocker, not head-banger, not old school country…
There was/is something about this video that made it special.
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Like many people I listen to music while working out. The music in my gym is truly atrocious as much of it is pop music. For my weightlifting portion i use an iPod.
Here are my most two recent playlists:
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I don’t think most people know this. The U.S. flag code changed in 2008. Veterans can keep their hats on and render a salute during the National Anthem. I do.

4 U.S. Code § 9 – Conduct during hoisting, lowering or passing of flag
During the ceremony of hoisting or lowering the flag or when the flag is passing in a parade or in review, all persons present in uniform should render the military salute. Members of the Armed Forces and veterans who are present but not in uniform may render the military salute. All other persons present should face the flag and stand at attention with their right hand over the heart, or if applicable, remove their headdress with their right hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart. Citizens of other countries present should stand at attention. All such conduct toward the flag in a moving column should be rendered at the moment the flag passes.

STICKY POST – New Posts Below.

Most folks are preoccupied with the holiday season. As such, I expect the next week (maybe 2) to be largely devoid of meaningful tech news. I’m going to take the opportunity to post a bunch of off topic stuff. If you don’t want to read it, come back in a week so.

I pretty much stop by these daily, time permitting.

News
I use several sites to try and balance out what I see. They all lean one way or another.
CNN
Drudge Report
Fox News
Google News
NPR

Sports, Ladies, Funny…
Often NSFW. No nudity but often risque. Stay away if you’re easily offended.
Barstool Sports
BroBible
theChive

Sites I stop by once in a while.
Bikeride.com – Cycling Events
Blabbermouth
Military.com
NASA – Latest NASA News Releases
Simon’s Cat

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