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Mar 02, 2008

Graphification

by Justin Alan Ryan — last modified Apr 06, 2008 10:01 PM

It's funny how a short, simple conversation can spark off deep reflection. read more...

Feb 10, 2008

Expats for Obama!

by Justin Alan Ryan — last modified Mar 13, 2008 08:26 PM

I read recently that Obama did very well with expats voting by mail, and as someone who has considered expatriating a great deal in the past decade, I'm not surprised - the Obama campaign is quite possibly the first thing to ever give me hope for my country. read more...

Dec 12, 2007

Virtually Neutral

by Justin Alan Ryan — last modified Mar 13, 2008 08:26 PM

Make no mistake: The freewheeling Internet as we know it could very well become history. read more...

Oct 31, 2007

Halloween SF 2007

by Justin Alan Ryan — last modified Mar 13, 2008 08:26 PM

On my trip home this evening, I noticed an over-abundance of SFPD hassling local citizens in a misguided attempt to keep out-of-town visitors from sparking violence on Halloween. Way to go, City Hall. read more...

Oct 24, 2007

To CMS or not to CMS?

by Justin Alan Ryan — last modified Mar 13, 2008 08:26 PM

What is a CMS for? What advantages does it offer an average business or organization? A web consulting business? What core considerations should go into its' design? Who cares? read more...

Oct 21, 2007

Open-Sourcing Medical Cannabis

by Justin Alan Ryan — last modified Mar 13, 2008 08:26 PM

I traveled to the LA Basin recently for the NORML conference and summarize my experience as being focused on a well-crystallized idea promoted by Don Duncan of California Patients Group which captures the essence of sharing experiences with patients from other areas. read more...

Sep 26, 2007

PHP is like Punch Cards and Paper Tape

by Justin Alan Ryan — last modified Mar 13, 2008 08:26 PM

A lot of other software people I know are aware that I'm not a big fan of the PHP programming language, which has become widely popular since my high school days. Frankly, I wish the rest of the world followed the example of the CA school who banned students from using PHP on campus, mistaking it for a dangerous substance - or were they mistaken? read more...

Jun 18, 2007

Open-Source in The Economist

by Justin Alan Ryan — last modified Mar 13, 2008 08:26 PM

An interesting - well, you be the judge - ramble on the politics of software in the 21st century.. read more...