Monthly Archives: December 2005

Who wouldn’t take 40-3 LSU? The Hurricanes did get three yards of offense in the second half to keep their three points from the first company. A couple of thoughts: The quarterback controversy is back The ACC called and wants … Continue reading →

Sometimes I feel like I should regale my Dear Readers with tales of government research lab intrigue. Sadly, there are none. Well, let me think. No, I was right the first time, there are none. Or at least they don’t … Continue reading →

I’d like to give a mad shout-out to my peep Heins at the University of Minnesota. His wife presented him with a son on Christmas Eve in plenty of time to grab a nice little tax break for the year. … Continue reading →

It is clear and sunny outside, and the high for the day may be near 60. It feels more like Christmas in Baton Rouge than Bowie. Ellery is having a snack of raisins, but he’s agitating for a lollipop. Fortunately … Continue reading →

Sometimes things happen that you just can’t make up. I had that kind of day at work. We got to the office at about 0730 and met two of our co-workers in front of the building. The prox card system … Continue reading →

Why should you read this, or any other, blog? Chris Anderson suggests that it’s all about the long tail and emergent complexity. Not everyone thinks that the Long Tail is all it’s made out to be. There’s a really interesting … Continue reading →

The Patriot Act renewal is being held-up in the Senate, which is a Very Good Thing. When the midterm elections roll around,make sure you know where your Senator stands on the Bill of RIghts. Don’t be sucked in by Bush’s … Continue reading →

Okay, Dear Readers, it’s on. I am announcing the First Annual Funjackals Crappy Christmas Song Contest. The rule are simple: in a comment, nominate what you believe to be the worst Christmas/holiday song ever. There are only two rules: songs … Continue reading →

I know, I know, blog-sluggishness. What can I tell you? At work, I’ve been working very hard on my pedigree analysis software; the final polish is taking longer than I thought, but it always does. I’m also working on getting … Continue reading →

Okay, okay, finding reasons to criticize the Bush administration is like getting on television, much easier than it ought to be. So I’m going to start off by repeating some pure, 100% hearsay: President Bush hates the Constitution. I call … Continue reading →