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Mid-Season Evaluation
So back in January, I made some predictions. At mid-year, how am I doing on the ones we can verify? National Politics Hilary Clinton will be nominated the Democratic candidate for President Correct, but Bernie gave her a run, much … Continue reading
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Snacks for the Playoff Season — Very Onion D
Now that my two top teams — the Cardinals and Patriots — have made it to the semis, now is the time to think about playoff season party food. Like Onion Dip. Only not your mother’s onion soup and sour … Continue reading
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A Modest Proposal on Gun Control
I would offer the following proposal on gun control. My proposal is based on a system/infrastructure we already have in place: the automobile. The principles around managing the automobile are based on five thoughts: 1) licensing; 2) registration; 3) insurance; 4) … Continue reading
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Predictions for 2016
National Politics Hilary Clinton will be nominated the Democratic candidate for President The Republicans will go into their convention with no candidate having locked up the nomination. Donald Trump will either be kingmaker or run on a third part slate. … Continue reading
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Open Letter on Gun Control
The following letter was sent to the New York Times and Arizona Daily Star in varying forms to suit the paper to which it was sent: In response to your front-page editorial on gun control, I would like to propose … Continue reading
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Me and My CBAC
Here he is, my CBAC: What, you say? That’s American Domestic Short-Haired orange tabby, I hear you saying. Well, yes, but he’s also my CBAC (Carbon-Based Alarm Clock), with his timer set to about 4:30 AM. If allowed in the bedroom, that’s … Continue reading
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Organizational Efficiency and Maturity
I’ve recently been asked to be part of a group looking at optimization, specifically how can the IT parts of the University help both itself and the rest of the University behave more “optimally” / “efficiently”. We have just begun … Continue reading
Lamb Vindaloo
Meat Pork is traditional (use a loin roast or chops), but lamb or beef work well. Chicken thighs are also possible, but timing would need to be adjusted downward. This recipe calls for lamb. 1 1/2 lb lamb shoulder or leg, cubed … Continue reading
Badge of Honor
I am like Eeeyore, Mulish, despondent, proud. My badge of honor.
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Marginalia and Aphoristica 