Reports out of Turkey are claiming that Facebook has sided with the Turkish government and are enacting pro-government policies including blocking discussion groups about Kurdish independence and banning users that insult the current Turkish president or his policies towards theKurds. … Read the rest
Current Events
The Sad State of Consumer Audio
There is a lot of technology available today, some at very affordable prices. Choice appears abundant but it’s a false narrative.
Why is choice a false narrative? Because most of the choices are already compromised and the actual quality of … Read the rest
Weekend Beach Time
I shall be enjoying this big free resource this weekend.
Here’s some more great great lakes shots:
Bad Advertising
There’s a lot of bad advertising, especially in the consumer tech world. Here’s some tell tale signs of bad marketing:
- Insinuating that users of other products are idiots, especially if it’s a wildly popular product
- Naming your competition, especially with
Vinyl Sales Continue To Grow
More vinyl albums were sold last year than any year since 1991. This is because of quality not irony.
The mainstream music world has moved to streaming, locking in low-quality expectations. Streamers don’t even talk about sound quality anymore because … Read the rest
The Lone Wolf Narrative
Guy plans to kill multiple innocent people for an ideology. Guy pulls it off.
Guy is a terrorist, right?
In the US, it depends on if he’s white or not.
See, if he’s a white american, the media and politicians … Read the rest
2015 NBA Finals Post Mortem
It’s over. Congratulations to the Golden State Warriors, 2015 NBA Champs.
They earned it by plowing through the regular season, rolling to the Finals, and catching an injured Cavs squad that didn’t have the bodies to match up.
They complete … Read the rest
Why Are Tech Sites Anti-Audio?
One thing I’ve noticed during my debating about audio quality is how the mainstream tech press – meaning the people who cover phones, TV’s, smart watches, laptops, etc. – always seem to have their head up their asses when it … Read the rest
3-2 Warriors – Cavs Facing Elimination
First off, what a year for these two teams. The Warriors completed a dominant regular season with an unorthodox style led by their shooting, often times quick hit 3’s early in the shot clock. They played defense, they mowed through … Read the rest
2-1 Cleveland With Momentum
The Warriors MVP woke up, finally, towards the end of game 3, down by 20. It was good but scary as a Cavs fan to see Stephon Curry hit 3 straight.
Other than that, Cleveland has owned this series. Through … Read the rest
Series Reset 1-1, Moving To Cleveland
Why The National Media Continues to Favor The Warriors
1. They refuse the Eyeball test. Stats are interesting, insightful, and of course the most important single stat determines a win or loss. The new generation of analytics along with … Read the rest
Game 2 Notes: Nothing Stunning At All
The Cavs have been having their way with the Warriors for most of the series so far. The first 2 games have been controlled by Cleveland throughout, with leads being elusive and short-lived for these overly-hyped regular season Warriors. It … Read the rest
Game 1 – Missed Opportunities
Wow what a game, what a story.
First off, message sent. Everyone claiming the Warriors were clear favorites, ready to wipe the pathetic “leastern conference” champs out with ease, watched the Cavs handle the Warriors for most of the game. … Read the rest
Apple’s Upcoming Music Announcement
Will it have anything to do with sound quality? I doubt it.
Apple likes to roll out new products with slick presentations touting all of the improvements in the product, or how the new product improves upon an existing solution.… Read the rest
NBA Finals – Tale of the Tape
These categories are ranked in importance from top to bottom. Notice how Regular Season is near the bottom. Championship experience and pedigree is valued above all else, and in that department the Warriors are total virgins.
As you work … Read the rest
Cavs v Dubs: The Main Event
Finally we have arrived at the main event. Actually, we have to wait 8 days for it (the longest time ever!).
Update — Check out the NBA Finals Tale of the Tape
I’ll be doing some statistical … Read the rest
Gotta Make It Happen
Nice knowing’ ya Hotlanta.
Remember, playoffs are a different ballgame. It took us a few years to learn that too. Regular season is actually pre-season in the NBA.
Re-sign your guys and quit crying, Delly is just out hustling … Read the rest
Nice Look, Texas – The Tale of The Tittywing Massacre
Thousands of bikers. Hundreds of bimbos making money serving wings and other deep-fried chunks of food-like substance and alcohol to fat people. What could go wrong?
For $100 extra your “waitress” will apply the “bar-B-que” sauce with her “uniform” and … Read the rest











