This week, George Mitchell released his report on steroid use in baseball with the actual names of players. Included in the report was Roger Clemens, among other star players. We now have Clemens, the dominant pitcher during my lifetime, as well as the dominant batter (Barry Bonds) accused of using steroids to enhance their performance. It is an indication of the sad state of affairs, where win at all costs is paramount. I think it is a microcosm of a bigger problem in America: the lack of moral absolutes...no real definition of right versus wrong. Read More...

There is a common saying that there is only two certainties in life: death and taxes. The estate tax combines both into one event. Read More...

In no specific order, here are my top ten favorite Non-Apple software packages that I use everyday on my MacBook Pro. Enjoy!

1) Journler --- Journaling software
http://journler.com/

2) Rapidweaver --- Website and blogging software
http://www.realmacsoftware.com/rapidweaver/

3) iGTD --- Getting Things Done software
http://bargiel.home.pl/iGTD/

4) Sapiens --- Interesting mouse-based launcher
http://www.donelleschi.com/sapiens/

5) Inquisitor for Safari --- Spotlight for the web
http://www.inquisitorx.com/safari/

6) MacTheRipper --- DVD Ripper for Mac OSX
http://www.mactheripper.org/

7) Quicksilver --- Comprehensive application interface
http://www.blacktree.com/

8) Slingplayer --- Watch your life TV on your MAC
http://www.slingmedia.com/

9) VMware Fusion --- Run Windows in a VM
http://www.vmware.com/products/fusion/

10) SecuritySpy --- Watch your IP Surveillance Cameras
http://www.bensoftware.com/ss/

If anyone is ever in Irvine, Tustin or Los Altos CA and you are looking for excellent gourmet fast food, you need to check out the Cravery. They take the simple pot pie and transform it into a gourmet meal. Read More...

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