I have to say this is pretty amazing. The WordPress blogging platform now offers artificial intelligence for proofreading, and we’re not talking any old spell checker. Here is what this “intelligent proofreading” covers: Bias language Clichés Complex phrases Diacritical marks Double negatives Hidden verbs Jargon phrases Passive voice Phrases to avoid Redundant phrases I …
Monthly Archives: August 2012
Snorkeling at Fisherman’s Cove in Lagune Beach, CA – where, what, how, & when
This morning I went snorkeling at Fisherman’s Cove in Laguna Beach for the third time. I like this spot a lot and so I want share it with my readers. I’ll include a description, photos, maps, marine life, and links to other dive sites. The cove is right off PCH in Laguna Beach, turn onto …
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How far are you willing to bike?
Recently, my girlfriend and I decided to go with one car. We both work from home and so it makes sense. We get to split costs and avoid paying for something that costs money just sitting there (not to mention depreciation). But, we also have to share time in the car. This means we’ve both …
Ghosts of the Osfront – an audio-chronicle of Germany/Russia during WWII
Here is a promo from my favorite historian, Dan Carlin. He does a show called Hardcore History and the name fits. So be warned that this is real, no punches are pulled. The topic for this show, called “Ghosts of the Osfront”, is the battle between Germany and Russia in World War II. He starts with …
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The two-step password movement continues – Dropbox joins in
The push towards two-step passwords and better security continues. Dropbox trials two-factor authentication beta A few weeks ago, when Dropbox users began reporting that their emails had been leaked to spam lists, Dropbox made some security changes and promised it would bolster its security measures further. The company has now made good on its promise, rolling …
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Do you know your baker?
Everyone needs a good baker in their life. Especially, if you live on the farmers market diet, and you’re a guy. For some reason, dudes need, not like, but NEED bread on a regular basis. Maybe it’s the higher muscle mass or something, but (most) girls simply don’t care about bread. For me, it’s huge, …
Hurricane Isaac and the hurricane of satellite photos in Facebook, Twitter
I’m noticing a boom in crazy-good satellite photos of Hurricane Isaac. They are full color, super-detailed, route and rain predictions, and (my favorite) cloud formations. I’m not sure why this is happening. Perhaps, it is the upgrade to our GOES weather satellites, or that the government has taken to social media like kids to water. …
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It happens once in a blue moon (and that’s this Friday)
The moon orbits around the earth every 29.5 days and since our months typically have 30-31 days that leaves some leftover time (0.5-1.5 days). Eventually that adds up and we get an extra cycle in one month, and that means an extra full moon. Typically, months only get one full moon and so having two …
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Stay in the water everyday – Yoga for Surfers
A few years back, I read an article on surf legend, Gerry Lopez, and they asked him, “How are you able to stay in the water everyday?” His answer was simple, Yoga. When my first water injury hit I decided to try out his advice. He was dead-on. Engaging in a regular practice of Yoga …
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Believing in a cure for ADD, ADHD, and depression
This isn’t a post to deny that depression, ADD, and ADHD exist. They do and many people have a terrible time dealing with them, but that doesn’t mean they are permanently debilitating. It is possible to live with them, indeed thrive with them, and not need drugs or any special treatments. Now, before, I pontificate …
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