Category Archives: video

Working list – Favorite fictional spies of film and TV

Posted on May 20, 2022 by problogic

FILM James Bond – multiple actors (see image above) and multiple James Bond 007 films Ethan Hunt – Tom Cruise in multiple Mission Impossible films Jason Bourne – Matt Damon in multiple Bourne films George Smiley – Gary Oldman in … Continue reading →

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The global network of subsea digital communication cables and the coastal hub cities that stand to benefit from them

Posted on May 9, 2022 by problogic

Despite the fanfare surrounding satellite networks, subsea cables still transmit 99 percent of all data between continents. Much like the interstate highway system, airline networks, and railways, undersea global communication cables form a hub and spoke system, albeit being somewhat … Continue reading →

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Favorites of 2021 – TV/music/books/film

Posted on December 10, 2021 by problogic

Here’s my list of the best for 2021, as updated through 12/30/21. This post will continue to be updated as needed through the end of 2021. Enjoy! TV Comedies Ted Lasso The Wonder Years The Conners American Auto Solar Opposites … Continue reading →

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Tuesday tunes: Favorite cover songs

Posted on September 28, 2021 by problogic

SONG COVER ARTIST ORIGINAL ARTIST Gold Day The Joy Formidable Sparklehorse Enter Sandman Weezer Metallica Don’t Be Cruel Cheap Trick Elvis Presley Stairway to Heaven Heart Led Zeppelin (Oh) Pretty Woman Van Halen Roy Orbison Mr. Tamborine Man The Byrds … Continue reading →

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Planning for the EVolution in charging stations

Posted on September 17, 2021 by problogic

As the number of EV (electric vehicle) charging stations have increased, their design and appearance have grown in style and variety. While many EV charging stations are currently accessory uses on the site of other uses like hotels, theaters, parking … Continue reading →

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Tuesday tunes: Rest in peace, Charlie Watts (1941-2021)

Posted on August 24, 2021 by problogic

The music world was saddened today by the sudden and unexpected loss of Charlie Watts, who was The Rolling Stones dummer since 1963. He will be sadly missed by generations of music lovers, including me. Rest in peace and love, … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Tunes: Favorite studio album by year since 1970

Posted on August 10, 2021 by problogic

As a follow-up to last weeks’ list, here are my favorite albums by year since 1970. The list identifies only studio albums, not greatest hits, live, compilation, or similar types of albums. For only two years (1990 and 1999), I … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Tunes: Chronology of my favorite music artists

Posted on August 3, 2021 by problogic

Below is a table identifying my favorite musical artists over the years. As can be seen, they vary from time to time, with some appearing more than once. Aerosmith, Def Leppard, Weezer, The Stills, and Wolf Alice have all accomplished … Continue reading →

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Wolf Alice proves that great rock ‘n’ roll is alive and well

Posted on June 6, 2021 by problogic

London-based rock band Wolf Alice released their third full-length album, Blue Weekend, on June 4th to rave reviews by their fans and by the critics. In fact, as of June 6th, Blue Weekend has the highest composite score on Metacritic … Continue reading →

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My favorite television “dramedies”

Posted on May 6, 2021 by problogic

Busy Phillips, James Franco, Linda Cardellini, Jason Segel, Seth Rogen, John Francis Daley, Martin Starr, and Samm Levine. Throw in occasional and/or guest appearances by Ann Dowd (Aunt Lydia of Handmaid’s Tale), Joanna Garcia (Reba), Rashida Jones (The Office and … Continue reading →

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