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Mass Effect completes me

posted by shawn // Dec 03 2007

Mass Effect is my favorite game of the year. Better than Super Mario Galaxy, and that was a damn fine game. As others have pointed out, Mass Effect is by no means perfect. The frame rate drops during heavy action, and at times I’ve seen an APC or two running into boxes, threatening to kill them, like inebriated bums in a galaxy far, far away. Mass Effect does remind one of Star Wars. The developers got their feet wet with that franchise. Mass Effect, however, is a more compelling and intricate tale than any Star Wars lore of recent memory.

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Are we ready for digital books?

posted by shawn // Dec 03 2007

I don’t think I am. However, my bookshelves are teeming with books, and they don’t expand to meet the needs of my reading habits. Amazon’s Kindle targets those of us looking to cut down on clutter and simplify our reading habits. One device to teach them all. The problem is, staring at a computer for hours on end during the daily grind does not give me even the slightest impetus to continue staring intently at a screen for hours at night. Books, comics and graphic novels give my eyes much needed rest from the glare of my LCD’s. I suppose there will come a time when digital paper evolves, and the burden on our retinas is eased with a digital replica of the splendor of the printed page. For the time being, there is much to improve upon.

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The greenest fuel

posted by shawn // Oct 22 2007

Inhabitat has an article up on the LiveFuels Alliance, who hope to push the agenda for the use of algae as a fuel source. It would be nice if such an easily renewable energy source would get more of the spotlight, but I suppose I underestimate our nation’s unbridled obsession with corn.

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Blog Action Day

posted by shawn // Oct 15 2007

I’ve committed to posting today, and I’ll follow through for the sake of keeping promises. I’ve been too busy to post regularly in recent weeks on account of a new puppy, engagements, and Halo 3, which should come as no surprise. However, I didn’t create this blog with the intentions of telling folks about my personal life, so I’ll spare the details and provide a link to something of substance. Happy Blog Action Day!