Google Alert just sent me a mention of my name associated with an article called “Types of Rape.” As I don’t believe I’ve discussed that in the past, I had to check out the URL. It’s a re-post of an…
It’s Not a Bug, It’s a Feature!
Well, if you’re Bill Gates, anyway. When does a security hole become a business asset? Yes, businesses upgrade more slowly than consumers. That’s because upgrading costs far more for businesses, from the cost of the actual licenses to paying staff…
BOFH!
I had no idea that there were new BOFH episodes! And that there’s a lovely BOFH excuse of the day generator tucked discreetly near the lower right-hand corner at TechWorld. Thanks to rialian, whose Smite icon has me in dreadful…
Whee!
Happy Birthday to the marvelous simplykimberly!
Clearing the Cache
You know it’s a weird-ass dream when it includes: the Civil War a visit home to Alabama with people who have been dead for years—but in current times, in a house that was sold out of the family more than…
MRI Sheds Light On Autism
Autism as lack of neurological coordination In explaining the theory, Marcel Just, one of the study’s lead authors and director of Carnegie Mellon’s Center for Cognitive Brain Imaging, compared the brain of a normal person to a sports team in…
Bush Being Treated for Paranoia and Depression
Capitol Hill Blue: Bush Using Drugs to Control Depression, Erratic Behavior I’m the last one to think less of a person who is taking psychoactive medications to control depression or other conditions. In fact, I think it’s great that he’s…
From Out of the Blue
I was struck by a thought. “Biblical inerrancy” is in itself a form of idolatry for some. dwivian, I would appreciate some feedback/dialogue from you, particularly—and from anyone else interested, of course.
More Florida Election Fun
Florida officials: Some voting records wiped out I wish I could say I was surprised.
Abuse of the Patriot Act
Federal Charges Filed Against SG-1 Archive The FBI invoked a provision of the Patriot Act in order to obtain financial records in support of a suit by MGM and the MPAA against a Stargate fan’s web site. Don’t even bother…