I’ve got my share of weaknesses, but one thing I’m really good at is spotting patterns. I think it’s a skill I learned in college, though maybe I had it all along and just refined it there. A lot of engineering – whether it’s aerospace or software – is looking at a problem from several… Continue reading The Worst Way to Kill Coyotes: A Few Words About Terrorism
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Politics
Indian gender representation in public places
During our one month in India, I noticed a few things related to men and women in public places. As my friend Glenn would rightfully point out, being here as a tourist for a short time doesn’t somehow make me an expert. But I’m an observant person, and I do want to jot down what I… Continue reading Indian gender representation in public places
Todd’s Criteria for President
You may have heard that I’m not running for President of the United States in the 2016 election. I ran in 2012 with Jeff Stampes. We didn’t win, as you probably noticed. But we gave it our best shot, because we felt like the candidates the two major political parties gave us were both assmunches.… Continue reading Todd’s Criteria for President
marijuana candy scare 2014
Unless you’ve been living in a cave, I’m sure you know that starting in January 2014, the state of Colorado has allowed licensed dispensaries to legally sell marijuana (aka cannabis) and related products, including “edibles”. Edibles are usually candy or cookies (but sometimes things like butter, pretzels, etc.) that are infused or coated with hash… Continue reading marijuana candy scare 2014
is the US government tapping our Googles?
In the first case, could I ever trust Google (and again if I know they’re willing to lie about something so big? In the second case, could I ever trust Google again if I know they’re so incompetent that the NSA snuck in some system to gather data from their network without their knowledge?
my own reflections on 9/11
Earlier this month was the 10-year anniversary of the “9/11” jumbo jet terrorist attacks, and lots of us here in the US are reflecting on the events, how things have changed since then, and what it all means. I don’t know what it says about me, but my own feelings about 9/11 are different than… Continue reading my own reflections on 9/11
I got the porno scanner and the grope down both in one day
Beth and I went to South Padre Island for Thanksgiving this year, and I got subjected to not one – but both – of the controversial new security protocols. I got the “porno scanner” and then got the “grope down” both while passing through the same security checkpoint. Here’s my story. I’m writing this at… Continue reading I got the porno scanner and the grope down both in one day
Two Battles Won: PATRIOT Reform AND State Secrets Reform Bills Pass House Committee | Electronic Frontier Foundation
Here is some much-needed GOOD NEWS from the War on Terror: After a long two days of legislative battle, the House Judiciary Committee just finished its second day of debate on Chairman Conyers’ PATRIOT reform bill, HR 3845 (see our wrap-up of the first day). Thanks in no small part to those of you who… Continue reading Two Battles Won: PATRIOT Reform AND State Secrets Reform Bills Pass House Committee | Electronic Frontier Foundation
Interracial couple denied marriage license in La. – Yahoo News
Interracial couple denied marriage license in La. – Yahoo News “A white Louisiana justice of the peace said he refused to issue a marriage license to an interracial couple out of concern for any children the couple might have.” The couple live in Hammond, Louisiana, which is where I had my major ear surgery back… Continue reading Interracial couple denied marriage license in La. – Yahoo News
teenage wasteland
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKUBTX9kKEo[/youtube] I just heard the most poignant thing I’ve heard on TV in a while. Pete Townshend, writer and guitarist from The Who, said this in reference to his famous song “Baba O’Riley” (which many people mistakenly think is called “Teenage Wasteland”): “For me – you know – that notion of ‘teenage wasteland’ – it… Continue reading teenage wasteland