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The Freelance Economy
The trend towards more gig work is worrying. The trend just continues the erosion of the power of labor, and lowering the value of everyone's efforts. The capital class is just fine with this.
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Born too Early(?)
A bit of self-reflection today. I was born on the leading edge of Generation X, just as the conflict in Vietnam was escalating, I joined the mass of mankind in the world (or, 1965). I struggled in early education, and I was never sure why. My parents whispered behind my
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Doing my part to support artists in the Streaming era
The streaming model once again fucks artists. Not only are the labels squeezing them, but Spotify et. al. are raping them. I do stream, but I also buy the media and support the artists directly.
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My idiot neighbor
Driving a monstrously oversized pickup truck for a daily commute is not smart, but is buying a bike to save on gasoline costs worth it?
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Data Aggregators
Some serious next-level bullshit, it is scary what is out there on you, your history, and your detailed past. This made me want to huddle in a dark closet sucking my thumb while shivering.
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The Origins of "SweatySpice"
Since I am growing my audience again, it might be worthy to recount how my gamertag became "Sweaty Spice"
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Remembrance: OLGA
The Online Guitar Archive was a hackers best friend, oodles of tablature transcriptions, all at your fingertips.
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Let's not get over our skis about Liz Cheney
She did get it right ... eventually, but she still has many abhorrent positions that I can not get past. (Repost)
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Influences: Joe Satriani
Satch drove mainstream acceptance of guitar musical pieces achieving a mythical status in the players community. I reminisce fondly of my introduction, and appreciation of Joe S.
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That was easy - Harley Benton Fusion III T series Guitar
On a lark, I bought a Harley Benton guitar. The shipping wasn't cheap, but it came fast, and first impressions are impressive
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A splurge
Do I need another guitar? Of course not, but I ordered one anyway.
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The Tesla Scam
No, the cars aren't fraudulent, but the market allowed savvy operators to game the system