Monthly Archive: October 2021
Embattled Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz Resigns
Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz, among the youngest of world leaders, has resigned among continuing allegations of corruption.
Sunday Morning! “First Person Singular” by Haruki Murakami
Haruki Murakami returns with “First Person Singular”: eight short stories that read like memories that might have been dreamed or imagined. In the end, it’s all the same.
Whether the Hawkeye Cauci: Iowa Caucuses Under Fire From Dems For 2024
Have we seen the last of the months-long prostration of Democratic presidential candidates leading up to the Iowa Caucuses every four years?
The Niblick
Niblick [n] an iron with a heavy, lofted head, such as a nine-iron, used especially for playing out of bunkers (Google)
No Federal Charges For Jacob Blake Shooting
There will be no federal charges against the police officer who shot Jacob Blake, the video of which sparked rioting in Kenosha, Wisconsin in August on 2020.
Saturday Morning Gaming: Loot Running In Diablo II Resurrected
Anyway, I’ve gotta get back to Diablo II Resurrected. I need to be able to start doing Nightmare Mephisto runs.
September Jobs Report: It’s the Virus, Stupid
September’s job report saw 194,000 jobs added. Forecasts expected about half a million. It was a miss many saw coming…
US Senate Successfully Kicks The Debt Limit Can Further Down The Road, Drama Ensues
The debt limit theater continues, with the Senate passing a temporary extension that left both party leaders under fire from all sides.
New York City Schools To Eliminate Gifted Programs
Outgoing New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is making one of the most sweeping changes to the nations largest public school system by eliminating gifted and talented education classes.
Weekend Plans Post: On the Clothes that Spark Joy
It’s time to go through the closets again and we have said “SERIOUSLY, WE ARE GOING TO DO A CULL” and that is the plan for this weekend.
Democrats Should Raise The Debt Ceiling Now
The problem of the debt ceiling is one that Democrats will not win. They need to get away from this issue.
Texas Abortion Law Suspended By Federal Judge: Read It For Yourself
The controversial and restrictive Texas abortion law has been halted, at least temporarily, by a federal judge.
Video Throughput: Doctor Who, or Why Space Telescopes are Smarter Than Giant Slugs
I take on the classic Doctor Who episode “The Twin Dilemma” which gives me a chance to talk about orbits, Kepler, Lagrange points and space eggs.
Student Loan Forgiveness Temporarily Expanded
The Biden Administration is temporarily expanding a student loan forgiveness program aimed at public servants.
From Elliot Padfield on Twitter: Twitch (Allegedly) Hacked
From Elliot Padfield: Looks like a big leak of data from #twitch being distributed. Supposedly contains all source code for @Twitch website amongst a variety of other tools.Earning/revenue data for partnered streamers since 2019...
Wednesday Writs: Risk Management Edition
A Risk Management Edition of Wednesday Writs. Also, “spectral evidence”, which is exactly what it sounds like.
