I had an technical issue with Google Wallet and contacted support. They helped me (and pissed me in the process—but that is a different story) and then asked for feedback on both the service and the product. This is the … Continue reading
This will be interesting to see how it plays out: Google was sued on Tuesday in a proposed class action accusing the internet search company of illegally invading the privacy of millions of users by pervasively tracking their internet use … Continue reading
Interesting. At least, i suppose that’s one word to describe it. This morning before I went to work I was at home looking through the news and such, and I came across a video that I though might be interesting … Continue reading
Via email from Chet: In the past I have said I don’t mind private business getting overbearing as much as I do the government doing so. But when an industry leader uses the invasion of your privacy to it’s advantage … Continue reading
Google is famously known for saying you can make money without doing evil. Aside from my belief this statement betrays an unspoken belief that most earning of money is inherently evil, good intentions are not enough. What were they were … Continue reading
In case you haven’t tested it out recently (as in the last day) Microsoft’s search engine was just updated and for the first time has search results on par with Google. I know the test methodology for this claim but … Continue reading
Uncle reports having problems with Google being bigots. I had similar problems a while back and had similarly unsatisfactory results. I really wish there were a good alternative to getting advertising on my blog. I don’t get a lot from … Continue reading
Quote of the Day ‘Why do you need a gun?’Imagine asking someone, “Why do you need freedom of speech?” Owning a gun in the United States is a constitutional right, not a “need.” People have various reasons for owning firearms, … Continue reading
Trawling through Google’s search history database enables police to identify people merely based on what they might have been thinking about, for whatever reason, at some point in the past. This is a virtual dragnet through the public’s interests, beliefs, … Continue reading
The polarization of opinion on Israel that we are witnessing in American politics between Republicans who support Israel and Democrats who oppose Israel, is an expression of a much larger division within American society. The heartbreaking but undeniable fact is … Continue reading
From The Epoch Times: At a public hearing in Arizona with select members of the state legislature and members of President Donald Trump’s legal team, lawmakers called for their colleagues to support an upcoming resolution that would delay the release … Continue reading
Congrats to NRA experts on a tremendous plan for the schools — the left would have to show blatant hypocrisy and self-defeating behavior to turn this down. Schools need this, it can only help. The left may be inclined to … Continue reading
The whole history of the progress of human liberty shows that all concessions yet made to her august claims have been born of earnest struggle. The conflict has been exciting, agitating, all absorbing, and for the time being putting all … Continue reading
I’m getting bored with gun control advocates these days. Sebastian November 2, 2011 The Straw Men Builders [I understand and empathize some. But this isn’t a game to get tired of and move on to something else more interesting when … Continue reading
There have been some questions as to the origins of the anti-gun people as bigots meme. There have been occasions when I have been given credit for starting it. While I may be the most outspoken blogger of this I cannot … Continue reading
Of course the terrorists used Google Earth. They also used boats, and ate at restaurants. Don’t even get me started about the fact that they breathed air and drank water. Bruce SchneierDecember 8, 2008Mumbai Terrorists Used Google Earth, Boats, Food[Apparently … Continue reading
When examining the security of a system we have something called the “attack surface”. This is the area exposed to threats. If the system being studied is a web site then among other things the attack surface is composed of … Continue reading
It appears the Brady Bunch stopped by for a visit. They just saw the one post. It was such a mildly worded post though. There are other posts I wish the Brady Campaign people had read instead. Even if they … Continue reading
My position is that anybody who’s in favor gun control is a fucking moron. Jackie MasonFrom Penn and Teller: Bullshit! Gun ControlSee also Wikipedia.[Actually, I can think of three other options. The gun control advocate could also be one or … Continue reading
One of the email lists I subscribe to is about biometrics. One of the most active posters on the list is Henry. Henry was the main reason I wrote this on ID cards and he was a significant impetus on … Continue reading