I’ve been thinking about what I’d like a candidate for office this year to stand for… Here’s my list: A strong dollar – Over the last decade the dollar has fallen in value and we’re paying for it in the form of higher prices for food, oil and gas … [Continue reading] about Ten Things…
Health Care and the State of the Union
Here are two great columns from The Wall Street Journal. If you haven't already read them you should. The first, The Republican Health-Care Surrender by Dick Armey details one of the biggest problems Republicans are facing... Their complete … [Continue reading] about Health Care and the State of the Union
Clueless
It gives me no joy to say this but the Republican Party is headed for a fall... They're going to lose the White House and more seats in the house and senate in November unless they get a clue. They've alienated the party's conservative base, they … [Continue reading] about Clueless
Apple Tops in Tech Support?
I first saw this Computerworld article several days ago and I forgot about while I was dealing with more pressing issues. But it popped up in my inbox again today saw I thought I'd put my two cents in. Personally, I don't put much stock in much of … [Continue reading] about Apple Tops in Tech Support?
Gas Prices and Politics
The only thing worse than a trip to the gas pump these days is listening to John McCain, Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama talk about energy policy. John McCain and Hillary Clinton both say they'll bring us relief at the pump with a temporary … [Continue reading] about Gas Prices and Politics
No Surprise Really
I wanted to write something about the Microsoft / Yahoo non merger on Saturday but I couldn't come up with anything more than YAWN. I'm not really surprised that talks between the two companies broke down or that Microsoft withdrew its acquisition … [Continue reading] about No Surprise Really
Recession?
Can we put an end to the recession talk at least for now? The last time I checked a recession was defined as two or more consecutive quarters of negative growth. So far we haven't had a single quarter of negative growth so all this talk of a … [Continue reading] about Recession?
First Impressions: Windows Vista Business SP1
I installed Windows Vista Business SP1 on a couple of test PCs recently and I've been putting it and Office 2007 through their paces over the last couple of days. For the most part I'm happy with them... Vista's Aero interface is such a radical … [Continue reading] about First Impressions: Windows Vista Business SP1
Missing Laptop Causes Security Concerns
Stories about missing laptops containing confidential information are becoming an everyday occurrence so I wasn't surprised when I came across this story about about a pilot's missing laptop causing security concerns at a number of airports. I'm … [Continue reading] about Missing Laptop Causes Security Concerns
Changes
Just a quick note to let everyone know that I've closed registrations and opened up comments so you won't have to register to leave comments anymore. … [Continue reading] about Changes
Congratulations Danica!
It took her a little while longer than I thought it would but Danica Patrick made history on Sunday by becoming the first female driver to win a major auto racing event. Patrick took the checkered flag in her 50th career start at the Indy Japan 300 … [Continue reading] about Congratulations Danica!
Somthing you should read…
Take a couple of minutes to read Jerry Bowyer's "Don’t Blame the Markets" OpEd in the New York Sun today it does a good job laying out how we got to where we are in the current sub prime mortgage mess. … [Continue reading] about Somthing you should read…
Disgusting
Disgusting is about the nicest thing I can say about the cover of the April 21st issue of Time Magazine. There are somethings that are sacred, that symbolize courage and selflessness Joe Rosenthal's photograph of Marines raising the flag on Iwo Jima … [Continue reading] about Disgusting
Congratulations
Congratulations Trevor Immelman, 2008 Masters champion. Immelman posted a 3 over par 75 in the final round to beat Tiger Woods by three strokes. He held at least share of the lead through all 4 rounds making him the first champion to do so since … [Continue reading] about Congratulations
Mobile Malware
Here's a short but informative video on mobile threats from the folks at F-Secure. … [Continue reading] about Mobile Malware