Random Thoughts

Let me start by saying that I am not an economist. I’ve always been somewhat put off by the topic and felt that it was largely based on supposition and little science. After observing the antics in…

What seems to be the problem in recognizing these words as being separate concepts?  Everytime I look there's another abuse of the word "selfish" when "self-interest" is intended.  Ranging…

Tangential Science: it's not necessarily science, but it's still funny. 1. The Japanese have responded to the persistent outrage of Greenpeace over their whaling efforts by seeking to enrage the anti…

I'm out of town today, so I'm doing a break from my usual work.  Instead, I thought I'd share these tales of geek love.  First up is a nice fluff piece by Ashley Nelson, 4 Reasons Why Women…

Colonial Williamsburg is basically a theme park about colonial days in America, the time in the 18th century before and around the establishment of the United States. It can be somewhat kitschy[1],…

New Global Best-Seller "The Terrorist Hunters" is a new book by Andy Hayman, C.B.E., Q.P.M., former Assistant Commisioner of Scotland Yard, and one-time head of the Yard's head of Special Operations…

It's late, but still morning in my time zone: Agnosticism is not a creed, but a method, the essence of which lies in the vigorous application of a single principle. Positively the principle may be…

Tangential Science: It isn't necessarily science, but it's still funny. 1. Want a business card made out of meat and lasers? You're in luck! Meat Cards is having a contest to win one. All you have to…

Improvement makes strait roads; but the crooked roads without improvement are roads of genius. - William Blake, The Marriage of Heaven and Hell, Proverbs of Hell #66

Q. Who said this? "I have only two passions - space exploration and hip-hop." A. Buzz Aldrin, space exploration pioneer, on Apollo 11, second person to walk on the moon, 79-year-old white dude. I…