Author Archives: Jim Vanderveen

About Jim Vanderveen

I'm a bit of a Renaissance man, with far too many hobbies for my free time! But more important than any hobby is my family. My proudest accomplishment has been raising some great kids! And somehow convincing my wife to put up with me since 1988. ;)

Sony’s DRM infringes copyrights

Posted on 2005-11-21 by Jim Vanderveen

Sony/First4Internet apparently violated copyrights of open-source software… Continue reading →

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65th Street Transit Village

Posted on 2005-11-19 by Jim Vanderveen

Although not directly related to the University Village (aka Ramona Village), there are some features of the Transit Village transportation plan that might impact the university’s housing village. Continue reading →

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Barb’s awesome deviled eggs

Posted on 2005-11-18 by Jim Vanderveen

Need to bring something for Thanksgiving, but don’t like to cook? Continue reading →

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Who needs Blockbuster when Netflix is available?

Posted on 2005-11-18 by Jim Vanderveen

Well, we finally got around to joining Netflix yesterday, and we’ve already got 60 movies in our queue! Initially we signed up for the 3-at-a-time plan, but we’ll probably change to the cheapest plan once the novelty wears off. Several … Continue reading →

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CSUS Bulletin article on University Village

Posted on 2005-11-17 by Jim Vanderveen

I dug up a bit more on the CSUS “housing village” project in the Oct. 24 CSUS Bulletin: University Village planning. Be sure to check out the concept plan — I found the text on the plan difficult to read, … Continue reading →

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Hey, Van Zant, watch out for the clue stick!

Posted on 2005-11-16 by Jim Vanderveen

Donnie Van Zant doesn’t know what DRM means? Guess it’s time for him to learn! Continue reading →

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Tinfoil hat research

Posted on 2005-11-16 by Jim Vanderveen

On the Effectiveness of Aluminium Foil Helmets Is this really satirical, or clever government-sponsored research to discredit the tinfoil-hat-wearing populace? Tip of the tinfoil hat to Matt for sending this!

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Looking for terrorist sympathizers? Google knows the answer…

Posted on 2005-11-15 by Jim Vanderveen

Got a minute to waste and need a good laugh? Continue reading →

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Chow for Sgt. Goetz

Posted on 2005-11-15 by Jim Vanderveen

It’s a bit more work than sticking a yellow ribbon on your car, and probably more meaningful… Continue reading →

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CSUS “housing village” project

Posted on 2005-11-14 by Jim Vanderveen

An interesting “housing village” project developing at CSUS. Will it be truly pedestrian-oriented, or will they fall into the typical auto-centric traps? Continue reading →

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