Now if only Apple could figure out how the door opens… By now I’m sure word has spread to every corner of the globe about the FBI having unlocked the San Bernardino terrorist’s iPhone without the aid of Apple, and has subsequently dropped the lawsuit against the tech giant. In case it’s unclear, the FBI Read More
Author Archives: Jay
Batman v Superman: if Chuck Norris fought an infant.
The movie Batman v Superman is a thing of hype if ever I’ve seen one, but it does raise an interesting mental image. Obviously the precursor to an upcoming Justice League movie, I just wish Christian bale would reprise his role because it would be much more fun to watch him get shown up by Superman than Ben Affleck.
Understanding “randomness” in video games and related apps
The trick to using a random number generator is first thoroughly understanding how it works. This includes understanding the difference between true and pseudo-random numbers, how they are typically used in an app, and why most of the time they seem to suck. You will have at least one “Eureka!” moment while reading this post, or my name’s not Jeremiah T Rufflebum…
Natural Born Citizen vs Naturalized Citizen vs Non-citizen
US naturalization laws make it pretty clear when and how a person becomes a citizen – whether at birth hence being natural born, or naturalized later in life. Why then does this matter become complicated and convoluted in the eyes of some when it involves political candidates, or illegal immigration?
When is it time to press the reset button on government?
A government reset button is a theoretical process by which citizens can restore their government to its framework thus rooting out compounded and overly complex legislation, wayward government agencies and politicians, and offer a new legislature a clean slate from which to govern. So when is the opportune time to press it?
What would political establishment tactics look like in a multiplayer video game?
A parallel between competitive multiplayer gaming and the political establishments. Would we tolerate the sort of self-sabotaging behavior we witness between political candidates in the same party if it were implemented into games like Call of Duty Advanced Warfare and Madden NFL 16?
Trump v Sanders: dawn of misdirection
While the Republican party seems to direct its attention upon Hillary Clinton as its 2016 presidential opponent, what if the upstart Sanders was the real contender to fight Trump, or Cruz?
Fallout 4: ridding Kingsport Lighthouse of the Child of Atom menace
Here’s a tip for clearing Kingsport Lighthouse of all Child of Atom cultists using a single round and a twist of irony.
Fallout 4: killing the Museum of Witchcraft monster from the bottom floor
The Museum of Witchcraft in Fallout 4 is a monument to dark times in Salem. The monster inside is particularly nasty, so here’s a tip for making the fight a breeze, so you can finish the quest “the Devil’s Due.”
Fallout 4: easy kill – Sully Mathis from Thicket Excavations
A tip for ammo conservation in Fallout 4. Let a pair of Mirelurks do the fighting for you as you sit back and watch the demise of that trader-raiding scourge Sully Mathis.