This post by Naomi Wolf is a year old, but it is still relevant. What’s really scary is that all 10 of these steps have already been taken here in the US. The steps that I most dread are: Set up an internal surveillance system Dissent equals Treason Suspend the Rule of Law This is… Continue reading 10 Steps to Destroy Democracy
On the Road: New York
New York drivers are much like their New Jersey neighbors, except without the strange phobia of left turns. Actually that’s not entirely fair – as you get further away from New Jersey, New York drivers take on a style all their own. And it’s a fast style. Although they retain the irritating habit of slowing… Continue reading On the Road: New York
Behind the Wheel: 2007 Suzuki Forenza
Before I even begin, let me just say I’m not really a car person anymore. I mean, they’re fine and all, but they’re just not what I would choose. So with that out of the way, let me tell you about my recent experiences with a Suzuki Forenza. I had to rent this car to… Continue reading Behind the Wheel: 2007 Suzuki Forenza
More on “Where have all the children gone”
This is a follow-up to my posts on Where have all the children gone and More on the “Missing Children”. Bruce Schneier writes about how overprotective we’ve become of children. He quotes a story of a mother who lets her son take the New York City subway home on his own, trusting him to follow… Continue reading More on “Where have all the children gone”
WordPress 2.5
Well, I took the plunge and upgraded to WordPress 2.5. I’m actually quite surprised – I didn’t look at any of the release candidates, so the new style (for the admin interface) is totally new to me. I have to say I’m quite taken with it (although I did switch back to the “classic” color… Continue reading WordPress 2.5