http://robertphillips.ca We must always fear the wicked. But there is another kind of evil that we must fear the most, and that is the indifference of good men. Tue, 10 Feb 2009 05:20:08 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en So I think this whole blogging thing has had a nice run for me, but I'm done with it.  No time to really devote to the blogosphere, no real fresh ideas to contribute either.  In fact, more people will probably read this through facebook than directly on my website. So, I've ... http://robertphillips.ca/?p=336 Today was a very special Christmas for me, and I hope it was for you too.  Merry Christmas too all, and best wishes for 2009! -Rob http://robertphillips.ca/?p=335 I've been pretty silent this election season (unlike the last two or three), because I've become quite disenfranchised with all parties vying for my vote.  It's unfortunate, because as someone who has from a young age been keen to participate in our democracy, suddenly I find myself distanced from any ... http://robertphillips.ca/?p=334 10. GPS - I was hoping for fully functional GPS, not some half measure.  No way will this replace a stand alone GPS unit for your vehicle 9. Data Pricing - Beyond the initial outrage, $30 for 6 gigs still isn't that great.  Heck, they could have gone $30 for unlimited, ... http://robertphillips.ca/?p=332 Will you marry me?  Seriously.  I'm walking to class today, and sure enough a 911 GT3RS pulls up to the lights.  Not only that but it's bright orange, and it really sticks out on this bright summer day.  And what do you know, there's a beautiful woman driving this  fantastic ... http://robertphillips.ca/?p=329 In case you don't read blogs, or you haven't read Freakonomics, take a look at the Freakonomics blog.  It's updated multiple times every day with really interesting information and commentary in the world of economics and the world at large.  Topics range from poker and horse racing to pricing for ... http://robertphillips.ca/?p=327 My friend Tomek send me an IM this morning contratulating me for getting a quote in a CBC news article about the new Copyright bill introduced last week... problem is that I hadn't heard that I was being quoted.... anyways, here it is (might have to scroll down the page ... http://robertphillips.ca/?p=326 Yes, you read that right. I, Robert Phillips, long time conservative supporter who went door to door in the last three elections, stood behind Stephen Harper on a few stages, and former executive of the Brock Conservative Club, no longer supports the Conservative Party of Canada. Why? ... http://robertphillips.ca/?p=325