Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the Father's Day special with a report on a ten-car Zephyr train sighting in Northern Silicon Valley. The hosts exchange Father's Day greetings and discuss gifts, including a manual turkey call device.
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Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the Father's Day special with a report on a ten-car Zephyr train sighting in Northern Silicon Valley. The hosts exchange Father's Day greetings and discuss gifts, including a manual turkey call device.
The hosts read a list of donors from around the world, including listeners in Latvia, Australia, and various U.S. states. The segment includes birthday wishes for listeners' family members and travel "karma" for those heading to Switzerland and Sweden.
Windows 10 Transition, Microsoft Vista Comparison, Apple Platform Risks
A transition from Mac to Windows 10 is underway, utilizing a Dell multi-device 4K monitor to run both systems simultaneously. The hosts compare the current state of operating systems to the failure of Microsoft Vista and Windows ME. Concerns are raised regarding the risks of staying on the Apple platform due to the company's tendency to force sudden changes on users.
Supreme Court Soccer Mom Case and Government Harassment
The hosts recall a Supreme Court ruling involving a "soccer mom" who was arrested for a minor seatbelt violation. They discuss how this precedent allows police to arrest citizens for minor offenses. Dvorak shares an anecdote from his time at an air pollution district regarding government agents who took pleasure in harassing citizens through strict adherence to the letter of the law.
The prevalence of selfie sticks in Times Square and at the Golden Gate Bridge is criticized as a pathetic cultural trend. Observations from Vista Point in San Francisco describe tourists engaging in dangerous behavior on ledges to capture photos. The phenomenon is compared to people carrying lightsabers in public spaces.
Isla Vista Shooting, Political Exploitation of Tragedy
The mass murder in Isla Vista, California, involving Elliot Rodger, is being analyzed for its immediate political exploitation. While media focus has centered on the "war on women" and gun control, there has been significantly less analysis regarding the three Asian victims stabbed in their sleep. The tragedy is being used to push for expanded mental health background checks and the "Yes All Women" social media campaign.
Elliot Rodger, Santa Barbara Shooting and Media Memes
The May 2014 shooting in Isla Vista, California, by Elliot Rodger is introduced, with the hosts noting how it overshadowed the wedding of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West. The discussion focuses on the immediate emergence of media memes regarding the "War on Women," misogyny, and gun control before the shooter's identity was fully confirmed.
Isla Vista, Stabbing Victims and Crime Scene Investigation
Sheriff Bill Brown reported that Elliot Rodger murdered three male victims by repeated stabbing in his Isla Vista apartment before beginning his shooting rampage. The hosts express skepticism regarding how a 140-pound man could successfully stab three men and note early, unconfirmed reports of a second shooter in a BMW.
Rocky Vista University, Active Shooter Drill Coincidence
A specialized disaster life support drill was held at Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Parker, Colorado, on the same day as the Aurora theater shooting. The drill reportedly involved a scenario where a shooter fires at people in a movie theater. This coincidence is presented as a hallmark of a staged event or false flag operation, with criticism directed at the mainstream media for failing to report the parallel.
The hosts complain about the "stolen hour" due to the start of Daylight Saving Time, which they characterize as a government training exercise. Dvorak notes that his Windows XP machine failed to update the time automatically, unlike his Vista machine. The segment transitions into impressions of Henry Kissinger and Zbigniew Brzezinski following Kissinger's appearance on Fareed Zakaria's program.
Jade Dvorak Birthday, Windows Vista Technical Advice
The hosts celebrate the 16th birthday of John C. Dvorak's daughter, Jade. Following the celebration, Dvorak provides technical advice on stabilizing Windows Vista, recommending a clean installation followed by the immediate application of Service Pack 1 and Service Pack 2 before any other updates.
Santa Barbara Social Host Ordinance, Underage Drinking Laws
The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors passed a "social host ordinance" that allows police to enter private residences without provocation if five or more people are gathered. The law is aimed at curbing underage drinking in the college town of Isla Vista but is criticized for violating constitutional rights to privacy. Violators face fines, community service, and potential jail time.
Bill Gates and Jerry Seinfeld Microsoft Commercials
A new series of Microsoft advertisements featuring Bill Gates and Jerry Seinfeld has received widespread criticism for being "pointless" and "embarrassing." The ads lack clear branding for Windows Vista and are viewed by some as an unnecessary ego trip for Gates. Critics compare the performance to Seinfeld "faxing it in" without the creative structure usually provided by Larry David.
Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak, Computer Failures and Weather
Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the program from Surrey, UK, and Northern California respectively. Dvorak describes a catastrophic hard drive failure on his primary computer and his subsequent struggle to find Windows Vista installation disks. The hosts compare the reliability of Windows XP and Mac systems following Dvorak's recent rant on the Tech 5 podcast.
