Author Archives: José Iriarte

Is it paranoid to mistrust companies with your data?

Posted on July 16, 2011 by José Iriarte

No, this isn’t about Facebook versus Google+. Though, on that topic, it’s worth noting that lots of people have been citing concerns over privacy as their biggest reason for wanting to leave Facebook. Hello? And go over to Google? The … Continue reading →

Posted in rants, tinfoil hat talk | 4 Comments

Where your responsibility not to be a feminine hygiene product meets the store’s

Posted on July 16, 2011 by José Iriarte

Another interesting article from the New York Times–this one about how some independent bookstores have begun charging admission to author events. This caught my eye because a couple of weeks ago Colleen Lindsay, who works for Penguin and helps manage … Continue reading →

Posted in bookish life | 4 Comments

This is too awesome

Posted on July 14, 2011 by José Iriarte

Seriously, chase everyone else away for ten minutes, shut the door, and watch this. Plot Device from Red Giant on Vimeo. And stay through the credits! (via Kristin Nelson)

Posted in assorted nerdom | 3 Comments

(Possibly Premature) Eulogy for the Online Forum

Posted on July 14, 2011 by José Iriarte

I was linked to this article from the New York Times today and it provided some food for thought, in that don’t-speak-too-soon-for-the-wheel’s-still-in-spin vein. I’m not posting to agree or disagree with Heffernan. Is she right about forums being on the … Continue reading →

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Fellowship of the Bearded, Long-Haired Dudes

Posted on July 12, 2011 by José Iriarte

I think I weigh a couple pounds less than I did this morning. Here’s why: Before After I cut off about fourteen inches of hair this morning and donated it to Wigs 4 Kids. I’ve had long hair–with short interruptions–for … Continue reading →

Posted in blargety-blog | 9 Comments

What would the FBI make of your search history?

Posted on July 12, 2011 by José Iriarte

I was about as mercifully unaware of the Casey Anthony trial as someone living in Central Florida can possibly be. I mean, obviously I heard about the mystery, the discovery of the body, the trial, and the verdict, but I … Continue reading →

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Trying to figure out Google+

Posted on July 11, 2011 by José Iriarte

It’s been years since I tried to figure out what zoo animal I most resemble, or which character from Twilight I am. I’ve also never tried to recruit people to help me take down an elven kingpin, or whatever it … Continue reading →

Posted in tech geek | 7 Comments

Bad Teacher, Terrible Movie

Posted on July 10, 2011 by José Iriarte

We don’t get out to see movies as often as I’d like. They’re really expensive these days, especially for a family of four, and times are tough. The other day my wife suggested that for about the price of us … Continue reading →

Posted in math, movies, storytelling, teaching | 3 Comments

Hello world!

Posted on July 8, 2011 by José Iriarte

If you are stumbling upon this post from a time months or even years into the future, trawling backwards through my oodles and oodles of blog journal posts looking for the point where it all began, then I have three … Continue reading →

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