The state of the Federal Budget – FY 2018 The Trump administration has sent a budget to Congress for fiscal year 2018. In broad brushstrokes, this is an anti-science, anti-poor, and pro-defense budget. It is also considered almost DOA in Congress and the resulting figures are open for speculation at this time. However, this should … [Read more…]
Tomorrow (04/25/2017) is Celebrate National DNA Day per the NIH. As my wife said at dinner, “Celebrate by sharing!” – love that woman. Sad truth is, the Trump administration wants to cut NIH funding by 18% in their proposed FY 2018 budget. As is noted in Science News ” Supporters of biomedical research call the … [Read more…]
In my previous life as a change control manager, I used version management (SCC) software, DIFFs and performed code reviews daily. When I was forciably retired I needed a DIFF engine for my personal use, maintaining a web site, and keeping the home network in good order, I shopped around and finally bought BEYOND COMPARE … [Read more…]
Los Angeles Times, April 14, 2017. Robert W. Taylor, a pioneer of the modern computer, dies at 85 Esmeralda Bermudez and Michael Hiltzik Contact Reporters Robert W. Taylor, one of the most important figures in the creation of the modern computer and the Internet, has died. He was 85. According to his son Kurt Taylor, … [Read more…]
The following want-ad from the Sacramento Daily Union, 2 November 1857 is an early example of jobs being displaced by machines. TO MINERS.— A PORTABLE LOCO- MOTIVE ENGINE AND BOILER FOR SALE.— This machine was constructed for working shafts, is mounted on wagon wheels, and has a hoisting arrange- ment for dirt and water; can … [Read more…]
An insightful op-ed piece in the Washington Post today, by Jacob Silverman. He says: Our economy is a hellscape for consumers. The United flier is the latest victim. Supposedly we live in a service-focused paradise where you can get anything you want. It’s a lie. The video in which police and airport security maul a … [Read more…]
Sacramento Daily Union, 2 November 1857 A Legal Curiosity. — In a complaint filed in one of the San Francisco Courts, in a suit brought to recover damages from Wells, Fargo & Co., for injury received by a parcel of merchandise in transit from New York, there occurs a rare curiosity in the shape of … [Read more…]
An email I sent out tonight: Tax day, April 15th, will soon be upon us. Ten years ago many of you helped me launch the VOTE1040.ORG website by participating and telling people about it. Just to refresh your memory, VOTE1040.ORG is a simulation, you select your ZIP code, your estimated TAX BRACKET, and then allocate, … [Read more…]
Today is 70 days into Trump’s term in office, March 31, 2017. As of the 27th, his administration has appointed 6 of the 187 open ambassadorships. Don’t take my word for it, have a look at the American Foreign Service Association’s list and see for yourself. While in most cases there are veteran diplomats at … [Read more…]
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