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McSpleen’s Dictionary: Cloud Computing

Cloud Computing – noun 1) In theory, a variety of compute arrangements that leverage non-local resources. 2) In consumer marketing, the term ‘cloud’ is backbuzz applied to established and often unrelated technologies (e.g., remotely setting a DVR, Photoshopping images, sending e-mail).

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McSpleen’s Dictionary: backbuzz

backbuzz – noun 1) retroactively applying a new buzzword to a previously-existing arrangement, technology, product, design or movement. Similar to the concept of retcon in literature, backbuzz originates in Marketing and is generally perceived as far more pathetic

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Bad Weather

It’s snowed about 50 inches here in the Northeast this winter, and that’s fine. I like lots of snow. So anybody north of Tampa needs to shut their mouth and just deal. What bugs me is the weatherdroids. Take the Christmas blizzard. Until the...

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McSpleen’s Dictionary: Reality TV

Reality TV – noun Genre of television programming typified by groups of ordinary people, often sharing a particular demographic, plight, or medical condition, forced into situations or challenges with the intention of having them cry as frequently as possible.