Another Google Service Mystery
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Archives for May 2014
The Difference Between Cross-frame and Cross-site Scripting
from securestate.blogspot.com There’s a lot of confusion around Cross-frame…
This is Why Google+ Failed
Many thought Google+ was going to curbstomp Facebook. I took one look at the interface…
Scott Adams’ Writing Style
Here is a great example of Scott Adams’ writing style. [ http://dilbert.com/blog/entry/cause_of_death_wtf/…
Aspiring to be a Quality Thinker When Everything’s Been Said
I think occasionally about the value that my writing offers the world. Common…
The Effectiveness of Writing Styles
I think a lot about writing. I’m fascinated by those who do it well, and…
The Honesty of Multiple Truths
One of the most common objections I hear to my position on free will is that it’s…
Oracle Spam
I’ve never wanted so much to become a postgres user. Step 1. Submit your…
How the U.S. Military Manufactures Consent Using Movies
Have you noticed the number of movies over the last five years that are overwhelmingly…
Why I Dislike Google Services
People often ask me why I’m so down on Android, and I’ve got a great…
Using Vim to Blog with WordPress
A number of static blogging solutions have emerged over the last few years, and…
Latency Matters
I recently tried to move my Linode to Fremont, CA from Atlanta (where it is now).…
My Thoughts on Net Neutrality
The confusion with Net Neutrality comes from seeing it differently than healthcare…
Archaic United Wi-fi
I go to Houston a lot for business, so most of my frequent flyer miles are with…
Minorities Aren’t Reading
The reading scores among 17-year-olds, however, remained relatively unchanged…
Measuring the Quality of a Culture
May 10, 2014 I think a lot about the various influences that interact to create…
My Problems With the PEL Free Will Episode
Image from 16rounds.com For those not familiar, PEL (The Partially Examined Life)…
The Problem With Superman’s Powers
Superman is my favorite superhero. Always has been. But lately—especially…
Anatomy of the Corporate Soldier
I’ve been frustrated lately with our education system. It’s not a…
Android Still Doesn’t Get It
I was at Best Buy recently, and wanted to check out the latest Galaxy S5 from…
Is Putin a Fascist?
A number of people have been saying for a while that Putin is trying to rebuild…
Many Racists Are Also Not Racist
There’s a problem with calling someone racist. The problem is that it assumes…
