<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xmlns:xsd="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema" version="2.0"><channel><title>Ock's World Articles - Brought to you by JoeUser</title><link>http://ockhamsrazor.joeuser.com/rss/articles</link><copyright>© 2006 - 2008 Stardock Corporation. All rights reserved.</copyright><description>A place where we practice random acts of insight and humor.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;a href="http://www.venganza.org"&gt;&lt;img src = "http://www.venganza.org/images/fsmbanner1.jpg" /&gt; &lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href="http://www.venganza.org"&gt; &lt;img src = "http://www.venganza.org/wp-content/uploads/2007/10/fsmrof.jpg" /&gt; &lt;/a&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.venganza.org"&gt;&lt;img src="http://www.venganza.org/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/proud.jpg"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;</description><language>en-us</language><pubDate>2008-07-09T13:00:20</pubDate><lastBuildDate>2008-07-09T13:00:20</lastBuildDate><docs>http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/rss/rss.html</docs><generator>Stardock Rss Generator v1.0, Andrew Powell</generator><managingEditor>info@stardock.com</managingEditor><webMaster>apowell@stardock.com</webMaster><item><author>OckhamsRazor</author><comments>http://ockhamsrazor.joeuser.com/article/314338</comments><description><![CDATA[I don't even have the patience now to find the right category for this, so it goes in misc.&nbsp; Tough.<br/><br/>&nbsp;<br/><br/>Dear reader, this a full on cathartic rant.&nbsp; You're not likely going to understand what the hell I'm talking about, but it's either this or I start breaking shit.&nbsp; And since I don't have any shit to break at the moment, the point is moot.&nbsp; Welcome!&nbsp; Welcome to my blog!<br/><br/>&nbsp;<br/><br/>I'm a musician.&nbsp; And on occasion, I have to write music.&nbsp; Yeah - I kn...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">http://ockhamsrazor.joeuser.com/article/314338</guid><link>http://ockhamsrazor.joeuser.com/article/314338</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 09:00:21 -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2008-07-09T13:00:21</pubDateParsed><title>Proprietary BS</title></item><item><author>OckhamsRazor</author><comments>http://ockhamsrazor.joeuser.com/article/313006</comments><description><![CDATA[I'm not a tweaker.&nbsp; No, I don't mean that I don't snort meth.&nbsp; Wait, I DON'T snort meth.&nbsp; Bah, nevermind.&nbsp; What I mean is, I'm not one to fiddle with my OS a whole lot.&nbsp; I really couldn't give a shit most of the time.&nbsp; I like PCs over Macs because when I DO want to fiddle with something, I can.&nbsp; I'm sure you can with Macs, too, but I'm just used to the Windows tweaking - so no hate to or from the Macoholics, please.<br/><br/>&nbsp;<br/><br/>Lately, I've seen here and there...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">http://ockhamsrazor.joeuser.com/article/313006</guid><link>http://ockhamsrazor.joeuser.com/article/313006</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 09:00:21 -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2008-07-09T13:00:21</pubDateParsed><title>ObjectDock Rocks</title></item><item><author>OckhamsRazor</author><comments>http://ockhamsrazor.joeuser.com/article/312905</comments><description><![CDATA[This blog probably isn't going to generate any discourse.&nbsp; I just wanted to document the recent accomplishment of the drummer in the band I have the privelege of running.&nbsp; His name is Chris, and he just got promoted to E5!<br/><br/>&nbsp;<br/><br/>A little history on Chris.&nbsp; Naples is his first band.&nbsp; When he came to the band, he immediately became known as a "punk," which some of us loved, and of course, some did not.&nbsp; But no one could say shit to him, because the guy can play.&nbs...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">http://ockhamsrazor.joeuser.com/article/312905</guid><link>http://ockhamsrazor.joeuser.com/article/312905</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 09:00:21 -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2008-07-09T13:00:21</pubDateParsed><title>Congrats for my buddy</title></item><item><author>OckhamsRazor</author><comments>http://ockhamsrazor.joeuser.com/article/312796</comments><description><![CDATA[I'm not going to say much about it.&nbsp; the Internet has been a fascinating thing to me since I first started browsing using Lynx (text only) circa 1992 or 3.&nbsp; There's a lot of rough to slog through for that diamond, but every now and then someone puts an inordinate amount of time into creating something totally preposterous.&nbsp; So preposterous you just have to give a nod and a smile in their direction.<br/><br/>&nbsp;<br/><br/>Just go check out this site and come back and giggle with me.&nbsp; Th...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">http://ockhamsrazor.joeuser.com/article/312796</guid><link>http://ockhamsrazor.joeuser.com/article/312796</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 09:00:21 -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2008-07-09T13:00:21</pubDateParsed><title>The Telectroscope and the Wonders of the Internet</title></item><item><author>OckhamsRazor</author><comments>http://ockhamsrazor.joeuser.com/article/312075</comments><description><![CDATA[I suppose it's somewhat ironic that I'm placing this article in Philosophy-&gt;Ethics, but perhaps you'll bear with me to see why.<br/><br/>&nbsp;<br/><br/>Let's face something, folks - there's a big debate, on these forums, and just about everywhere else, about what should be taught in a science classroom and what should not.&nbsp; I have one real problem with the argument from both sides - it is emotionally based.&nbsp; I find absolutely no use for emotion when discussing something that is "supposedly" sc...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">http://ockhamsrazor.joeuser.com/article/312075</guid><link>http://ockhamsrazor.joeuser.com/article/312075</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 09:00:21 -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2008-07-09T13:00:21</pubDateParsed><title>What is "The Scientific Method?"</title></item><item><author>OckhamsRazor</author><comments>http://ockhamsrazor.joeuser.com/article/311436</comments><description><![CDATA[Remember when musicians actually played notes?&nbsp; Remember when musicians were actually good at the instrument they played?&nbsp; Remember when they even *played* instruments?&nbsp;&nbsp;These days to be a musician, musical ability and knowledge is the LAST thing that's important.&nbsp; Image is far more important.<br/><br/>&nbsp;<br/><br/>Fortunately, there have been some very talented musicians in my life time.&nbsp; Maybe I'm a musical snob, but I like it when musicians actually have musical talent.&n...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">http://ockhamsrazor.joeuser.com/article/311436</guid><link>http://ockhamsrazor.joeuser.com/article/311436</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 09:00:21 -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2008-07-09T13:00:21</pubDateParsed><title>Happy Birthday Piano Man</title></item><item><author>OckhamsRazor</author><comments>http://ockhamsrazor.joeuser.com/article/310778</comments><description><![CDATA[With the recent addition of a "Karma" button, I was reminded of a story from my college days.&nbsp; I am not sure whether I really believe in karma as a functional system that is truly in action, but this story is definitely an example that it's at least possible, and it's something I'm fond of reminiscing about 20+ years later<br/><br/>&nbsp;<br/><br/>The year is 1985.&nbsp; The place is in a parking lot just up a hill from a football field where the University of South Carolina Marching Band practices in ...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">http://ockhamsrazor.joeuser.com/article/310778</guid><link>http://ockhamsrazor.joeuser.com/article/310778</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 09:00:21 -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2008-07-09T13:00:21</pubDateParsed><title>U-Turn - A Story on Karma</title></item><item><author>OckhamsRazor</author><comments>http://ockhamsrazor.joeuser.com/article/310720</comments><description><![CDATA[I came to JoeUser in September of 2003.&nbsp; Those that have been here a similar amount of time have seen my "activity" on the site wax and wane with seeming randomness.&nbsp; My participation has been "random" because I haven't had any goal in mind for my blogging.&nbsp; I originally joined when blogging was in its infancy and just wanted a place to spew whatever was on my mind.&nbsp; It has served me well.<br/><br/>&nbsp;<br/><br/>Over time, I saw that this wasn't a universal goal.&nbsp; Some folks actua...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">http://ockhamsrazor.joeuser.com/article/310720</guid><link>http://ockhamsrazor.joeuser.com/article/310720</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 09:00:21 -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2008-07-09T13:00:21</pubDateParsed><title>Respecting Your Fellow JUs</title></item><item><author>OckhamsRazor</author><comments>http://ockhamsrazor.joeuser.com/article/309734</comments><description><![CDATA[On Erathoniel's blog is an article On Evil, and in the comments, cscoles mentions that "Evil is not working together to make the world a better place." to which Erathoniel responds that that is exactly what *he* believes.&nbsp; But Erathoniel also states in his article that "Evil is any time man walks away from God, the Creator."&nbsp; Can those two statements exist peacefully side by side?<br/><br/>&nbsp;<br/><br/>There are many belief systems in our world.&nbsp; The problem is that many advocates of these...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">http://ockhamsrazor.joeuser.com/article/309734</guid><link>http://ockhamsrazor.joeuser.com/article/309734</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 09:00:21 -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2008-07-09T13:00:21</pubDateParsed><title>Make the World a Better Place?</title></item><item><author>OckhamsRazor</author><comments>http://ockhamsrazor.joeuser.com/article/309301</comments><description><![CDATA[First off.&nbsp; I won't follow anyone else's idea about how this post should be written.&nbsp; In fact, I won't follow anyone's idea about anything except my own.&nbsp; Actually, that's coming daringly close to being a positive since that's true of all candidates, but I admit it.&nbsp; That makes me look honest.&nbsp; Hmmm...<br/><br/>&nbsp;<br/><br/>Second, I really don't care about 95% of other people.&nbsp; And I don't believe politics does either, but like we established a moment ago, I admit it.&nbsp;...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">http://ockhamsrazor.joeuser.com/article/309301</guid><link>http://ockhamsrazor.joeuser.com/article/309301</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 09:00:21 -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2008-07-09T13:00:21</pubDateParsed><title>Why OckhamsRazor is Worst Suited to be President</title></item><item><author>OckhamsRazor</author><comments>http://ockhamsrazor.joeuser.com/article/309171</comments><description><![CDATA["What?&nbsp; You didn't think about it at all?"<br/><br/>&nbsp;<br/><br/>"Well, no.&nbsp; I mean, I did...but it seemed like everything was already written out.&nbsp; I was told we just had to believe and everything would be cool."<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>"Well it is, in a way.&nbsp; I mean I don't mind you believing in me, but do you have any idea *how* cool life is?&nbsp; I know I saw a lot of people try to describe it to you..."<br/><br/>&nbsp;<br/><br/>"But it sounded like they were trying to discount you, sir, and since I believ...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">http://ockhamsrazor.joeuser.com/article/309171</guid><link>http://ockhamsrazor.joeuser.com/article/309171</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 09:00:21 -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2008-07-09T13:00:21</pubDateParsed><title>Conversations with God</title></item><item><author>OckhamsRazor</author><comments>http://ockhamsrazor.joeuser.com/article/308922</comments><description><![CDATA[Now I hope this gets some sort of wide dissemination, and I hope everyone that sees this answers and answers honestly.&nbsp; It's a poll of sorts.<br/><br/>&nbsp;<br/><br/>Who here ever wanted Crackerjacks or bought Crackerjacks solely for the prize at the bottom.&nbsp; Raise your hand.<br/><br/>&nbsp;<br/><br/>*OckhamsRazor raises his hand*<br/><br/>&nbsp;<br/><br/>&nbsp;]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">http://ockhamsrazor.joeuser.com/article/308922</guid><link>http://ockhamsrazor.joeuser.com/article/308922</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 09:00:21 -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2008-07-09T13:00:21</pubDateParsed><title>Crackerjacks</title></item><item><author>OckhamsRazor</author><comments>http://ockhamsrazor.joeuser.com/article/308423</comments><description><![CDATA[Not only is this a rant, but it's a ramble, too.&nbsp; I just got backfrom 9 days aboard a ship, and every time I go to one of these things,I see stuff that for me, at least, is a clear indicator of why thegears are starting to grind more often.&nbsp; Morale on most of the ships I've been on is very low, but guess what?&nbsp; It isn't because of the job itself.&nbsp; It's something else - something deep.&nbsp; So, in order to deal with it, I just startedwriting in a word document about some litt...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">http://ockhamsrazor.joeuser.com/article/308423</guid><link>http://ockhamsrazor.joeuser.com/article/308423</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 09:00:21 -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2008-07-09T13:00:21</pubDateParsed><title>Just a Rant on Military Rank</title></item><item><author>OckhamsRazor</author><comments>http://ockhamsrazor.joeuser.com/article/304882</comments><description><![CDATA[First, I need to state that I saw this first courtesy of my good friend Mark on his blog, This View of Life.  I can only pray to science for forgiveness, but a miracle is a miracle and ought to be shared.<br/><br/>&nbsp;<br/><br/>Maybe you haven't heard of the famous cheese sandwich that miraculously came with a picture of the Virgin Mary on it.&nbsp; Here's a picture.<br/><br/>&nbsp;<br/><br/><br/><br/>&nbsp;<br/><br/>You can google any combination of Virgin, Mary, cheese, and toast and find articles about this miracle.<br/><br/>&nbsp;...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">http://ockhamsrazor.joeuser.com/article/304882</guid><link>http://ockhamsrazor.joeuser.com/article/304882</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 09:00:21 -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2008-07-09T13:00:21</pubDateParsed><title>First in a Cheese Sandwich, and now what?</title></item><item><author>OckhamsRazor</author><comments>http://ockhamsrazor.joeuser.com/article/302900</comments><description><![CDATA[Just a quick blog to emphasize a point that I'm sure we all agree with.&nbsp; It's very important to teach our kids what to think about a lot of stuff.&nbsp; After all, they aren't born with the ability to reason, so things like religion and political affiliation and other various belief systems need to be put into them while they're young.<br/><br/>That's the great thing about having kids.&nbsp; You've already got it all figured out, and so it saves them a lot of trouble if you just tell them what to...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">http://ockhamsrazor.joeuser.com/article/302900</guid><link>http://ockhamsrazor.joeuser.com/article/302900</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 09:00:21 -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2008-07-09T13:00:21</pubDateParsed><title>Teaching Our Children</title></item></channel></rss>