Gates of wrath

Living in Seattle, it's pretty much cool and fashionable to dislike anything and everything.

Bill Gates is the occasional exception - people WANT to dislike him, but what he does in the community and the sheer amount of money he shells out to charity keeps him in a favorable public eye. Yet, he's the topic of a lot of debate. There's a strong argument to be made he made his money off stealing and modifying already existing/developing ideas, and that he used his financial and political clout to stiff other companies from growing or competing, even if they had better products. He's effectively even admitted this, to his credit. The fuzzy part is the debate if he's "made amends" for his wrongdoing by sharing his earnings with those in need and less fortunate.

Jobs is already gone, and once Gates is finished, it'll be a good case study to see how the two are viewed historically. Likely a net positive for both, only growing as time goes on. Typically the net positives only gain favorability the further you get from their lives.

Someday you're gonna be wrong, I hope I'm there to see it

2016 isn't missing a beat. Carrie Fisher, who for at least a day was doing OK after a massive heart attack, heads off at a relatively young 60 years old.

Someone in a comment section (always read the comments) said that Carrie Fisher reminded them of the weird aunt in the family: led an interesting life, uncensored, might not be the best to keep the kids close to, but probably the one that could tell you the most about getting through tough times and dealing with the normal trials and tribulations of life.

Star Wars grew from a film series to a cultural juggernaut, and took along with it everyone that played a major role. Fisher was no exception, and went along with the landscape that people used as their philosophy and lifestyle. I'm more of a Trek guy, myself, but can relate to the impact Fisher had, as part of the SW family, on so many out there.

"Be a candle, or be the night"
-Yoda