I’ve been living in this self inflicted bubble of ignoring the majority a news for the past 10 years or so because most news is biased and presented with what I believe is agenda based, based on your beliefs. If you are right leaning, Fox News is your go to. …
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Anthony Weiner I was listening to Slate’s Political Gabfest podcast during this mornings commute. While everyone was agreeing that they disliked talking about it and giving it any attention Emily Bazelon made a comment that caught my attention. In her asking why he should be elected as NY mayor, she…
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http://www.athenstalks.com/idiocracy-and-einstein This has been a busy week, work wise and news wise. My attention to the news anymore is sporadic. It is a mental health issue. I am convinced paying daily attention to the news is a leading contributor the dumbification of our society (Note: Made up word intentionally used)…
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I am always impressed at how many (read: few) people in leadership exercise critical thinking when it comes politics, business ethics, and social positions. In that spirit, the 12 minutes 8 seconds of this video is especially punctuated and thought provoking at how Deputy Clare Daly speaks her mind towards…
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62% of Americans do not mind rape of their privacy. http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2013-06-11/news/39899528_1_pew-research-centre-terrorist-attacks-cent-americans One of the smartest IT security professionals on the planet, Bruce Schneirer, writes what I’ve thought since day 1 of this infosec breach. Snowden will ultimately get the Julian Assange/Bradley Manning treatment. Not so much because of the laws…
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Catching up on this NSA/PRISM news I watched this interview of the source of the leaks. Contrary to most whistle-blowers who attempt to stay anonymous, Edward outed himself. Say what you will about Edward and his actions. Regardless of where you sit on this issue, coward isn’t an adjective I’d…
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Recently discovered Fringe, apparently JJ Abrams connected. Surprised, not so much now I’m mid-way through the first season. Saddened more so I didn’t discover until after it ended. Meh, It’s no surprise really, I’m pop culture day late and a dollar short. Hours away from first road trip in years…
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I am more than tired of people, news media, agenda drivers calling firearms weapons. A weapon is nothing more than an object used to cause harm to people or damage to property. A spoon used to hurt someone is a weapon in as much as a firearm used to wound/kill…