http://www.grotto11.com/blog/ The Life of Brian: Macs, Tech, Politics, and Randomania en-us btman@grotto11.com We used to have a problem with a variety of birds that would persistently build nests in the rafters right above where a car would usefully be parked, with predictable results.They were quite stubborn. No matter how many times their nests got washed away with high-pressure hose water, they'd just sit in the trees across the clearing and sulk for a little while, then come back as soon as the coast was clear and rebuild it.Well, it hasn't been much of a problem in the last month or so, ever since a family of eagles moved in. I say "family" because I'm pretty sure there's at least three of them, though I generally only see two at once. They roam all around the neighborhood, hulking on power lines and tree branches and swooping low across the road with nary a care for cars or humans. They have a distinctive call that they seem to use for great effect in short bursts of communication.And they've taken to keeping the backyard completely clear of interloper birds. The other day I was walking across the lawn... http://www.grotto11.com/blog/archive/1279737748.shtml 2010-07-21T11:42:28-08:00 Regarding the iPhone 4 antenna debacle: Jobs says free cases for all, and refunds for anyone who wants one. Just wondering something: Jobs: Certainly what was portrayed in that total article never passed my consciousness. And I talked to Ruben and Ruben says it's total bullshit too. Is that a direct quote? Rather strong language for a press conference, I tend to think.Anyway, I guess this is how a company gets to make its customers happy when it has all the money in the world. According to the data, though, not a lot of people are very likely to jump on this offer.Something that's been common to all the Stevenotes going back the past ten years or so is that they're packed to the gills with supporting information, positive press stories, data that backs up the company's line—stuff you wouldn't get from any other source, possibly because it sounds so suspect coming from the horse's mouth. I wonder how much of Steve's beguiling stage presence has to do with his ability to wrap up any piece of juicy... http://www.grotto11.com/blog/archive/1279318763.shtml 2010-07-16T15:19:23-08:00 Oh, Reuters... Yes, I am twelve years old. Thank you for asking. http://www.grotto11.com/blog/archive/1279251211.shtml 2010-07-15T20:33:31-08:00