Category Archives: Jack Handy

Ever since I read “Count Zero”, I’ve had a weakness for the idea of kinetic energy weapons. So, when I read about the latest (more-or-less) successful test of the X-51A hypersonic demonstrator, I immediately started to wonder how much damage … Continue reading →

Seth posted a smug-ish piece on “manipulation” the other day. He defined manipulation as: “working to spread an idea or generate an action that is not in a person’s long-term best interest”. This definition is not helpful. The problem with … Continue reading →

Scott Adams had an interesting piece a while back in which he argued that curiosity is a good indicator of attraction. For instance: [I]f you ever wondered if someone is attracted to you, the answer lies in curiosity. If someone … Continue reading →

This is taken from the Q&A portion of a David Horowitz appearance at UCSD. As an an example of public speaking, it’s pretty awesome. Have a look, and then click through (if you’re interested) for some editorial remarks.

I like the expression “inside baseball“. It’s colorful, whimsical, and expressive. It never fails to bring a smile to my face. Language can be a real pleasure.

In reference to the American flag t-shirt/Cinco de Mayo flap, Roger Ebert tweeted: Kids who wear American Flag t-shirts on 5 May should have to share a lunchroom table with those who wear a hammer and sickle on 4 July. … Continue reading →

There’s quite a bit of economic turmoil these days. It’s not clear what’s going on. Neil Cavuto says that “the world has no money and right now the emperor has no clothes”. I don’t think things are quite that bad, … Continue reading →

This is my 500th post. I hope you’re enjoying them. I’m pleased to tell you that Demine was approved by AAPL today. If you wanted to stop by the app store and say something nice, I certainly wouldn’t try to … Continue reading →

Paraphrased from a movie: Girl (asking about other girl): “Is she pretty?” Guy: “Beauty is overrated.” Sometimes the only thing more problematic than being misunderstood is being understood all too well.

It’s Paul Williams vs. Kermit Cintron at 154 this Saturday. I see this as an easy win for Williams, and for once the line agrees with me; he’s a -650 favorite. Checking the line got me to wondering about what … Continue reading →