Author Archives: Alaska

They Collect Everything

Posted on August 9, 2013 by Alaska

Y’all may not have seen this. Recall, please, that the NewsHour is venerated in Washington as the sober Word of Truth among the elite. For very good reasons, frankly; bias aside, they’re still better than most at what they do. … Continue reading →

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Equity, the New Buzzword

Posted on August 8, 2013 by Alaska

Straight from a San Francisco Bay Area leftist board’s retreat to you: It’s not enough to be equal, you see: we must work to provide equity–through the coercive power of the government, of course. I sit through these things and … Continue reading →

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Jan Hammer — Evan

Posted on August 3, 2013 by Alaska

One of my favorite tracks from the ’80s. Still holds up. Crank the bass.

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RNS Quote of the Day, Signs and Portents Edition

Posted on August 3, 2013 by Alaska

Here’s a twofer. You really want to click over and read the whole thing on each. They’re short but pack a wallop. Noth­ing the gov­ern­ment has said should give you any con­fi­dence that we are not bound for the crush­ing … Continue reading →

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Predictive Fiction

Posted on August 3, 2013 by Alaska

Lazy days are for truly decadent forms of self-entertainment. Why, just now I recalled to mind my the gem of a short-story thriller Frederick Forsyth crafted decades agoseemingly inspired by this truly sad 2013 news report. But even the reporter … Continue reading →

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Three-and-a-Half Hours to Win!

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Alaska

Been pulling all-nighters at work for the last week, so I’m way behind on this, but there’s some cool gear to be gaffled at the fundraising Raffle for Bonnie that ends tonight at Midnight (I assume Eastern time?). Tickets are … Continue reading →

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Who Needs To Know Who We’re At War With Anyway?

Posted on July 28, 2013 by Alaska

Sorry, Citizen: only your Congressional Representatives can properly handle this information. List of Terror Groups with Which America is At War is Now Classified – Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone

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Finally, The Last Dangerous Visions!

Posted on July 28, 2013 by Alaska

For those, like me, who’ve been waiting for decades, well, here’s a thought-provoking review. Maybe this was what Harlan was planning all along. – Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone

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On Security, Physical and Cyber

Posted on July 28, 2013 by Alaska

Chris Byrne notes your housekeys are now very vulnerable to copying. Better than soap! He also has a nice overview of one professional’s crypto practices.

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Sunday Tunes

Posted on July 28, 2013 by Alaska

I’ve found that Protoculture goes nicely with Ron Abuelo Anejo 12, which is pure rum nectar. Ode to the Ocean above; Cobalt below. Crank ’em both, well worth it after the build. And something this weekend made me think of … Continue reading →

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