House of Toast

...it stopped in 1998...

2006-04-10T08:32:00.000-06:00

I saw this link at DrudgeReport.com. Funny how science and religion are getting along rather well and science and politics are at odds. Read it all as they say.

Where are the American Flags?

2006-03-28T09:47:00.000-07:00

Did anyone see any American flags at the public gatherings celebrating illegal immigration?

Just say wait a minute there bub

2006-02-22T10:04:00.000-07:00

The Bush administration completely bungled this one and has some serious explaining to do to the American people.

I will consider these two points:

1) UAE is an ally in the war on terror.

2) DPO is a stevedoring company bidding for work from the Port Authority.

Just say NO!

2006-02-21T09:30:00.000-07:00

Dear President Bush,
Please put a stop to transferring port operations to Dubai Ports World.
Respectfully,
Tim Hanafee

Just what we need some sort of Arab financial engine running our ports - I wonder if these ports are where the oil comes in. Wouldn't that be the cat's meow; OPEC threatens oil supply, DPOW slows our ports, and not to mention the basic fear that the next terror attack comes via a port security infiltration.

What is the administration thinking?

Get back to:
1. War on Terror
2. Secure our Borders
3. Trade Policy
4. Cut Taxes

UPDATE: Look if the administration thinks we should do this deal then it is up to the administration to make the case. If UAE is a good partner then have them renounce the jihads against western civilization, cancel the validity of the fatwas, and basically stop the radical fundamental Islamic drive to place free societies under Muslim rule. If they can't do that, what exactly is the point of having a Arab/islamic trading partner - OPEC hasn't been so great for society though I admit retirement funds that are energy centric seem to be working out well.

PS: The cartoon outrage removed the last bit of credibility you had with me.

Laugh and the world laughs with you!

2006-02-11T16:19:00.000-07:00

http://www.michellemalkin.com/mt/oct05-tb.cgi/3869

Ah I am not worried

2006-02-09T13:33:00.000-07:00

Regarding Jeff Chester's article: Hijacking the Internet. Clever title but the premise is lost on me. People hijack communication all of the time, it is the implicit nature of ideas.

1. The article reminds me that many people confuse access with speed including the author.
2. I agree with the article that there is no reason why communities can't be ISPs.
3. The Internet is a free market and to the extent content can be sold, it is a retail engine. That is what makes it work. Linking targeted marketing, URL traffic with the NSA in some dark conspiratorial sense doesn't resonate.
4. The vast majority of content I consume is created by private enterprise and bloggers. I pay for speed. I pay for access. I pay for content at WSJ directly, and everything else by advertising or purchase of service. The Internet isn't owned by the people it is paid for by the people. The civic-minded content I get is all created by private entities like Kos, Instapundit, and Gawker.
5. Nobody goes on the web for free. Nobody gets a URL and access to the Internet for free either. So if network providers think they can charge more to Internet companies maybe they are right. And if Blogger wants to charge me for this lame mostly inactive blog I will quit! That is the market in action.
6. The only role for government is establish law determining digital property rights. It's fun to think about the constitutional applications of digital property law.

I guess I am pretty much a free market guy. I worry more about what UN control of the Internet or another campaign finance reform law will do to civic-minded private voices than what happens if Google's bandwidth rates go up or Comcast wants to deliver original content on their network.

PU on the EU (and the UN for good measure)

2005-12-12T19:11:00.000-07:00

hattip to rhythm master for THISfor a thought provoking read.

Posted this comment at one of my favorite sites!

2005-11-29T20:49:00.000-07:00

The site is paidcontent.org, apparently I don't know how to trackback in blogger. Anyway...

Dear Cable and Satellite Ops,
VOD, DVR, EPG and customization are for the most part technologies. I want the industry to grab the opportunity to impress the customer by changing the business model to a: pay for what you watch, own what you watch at least for a period of time ( aka the window), and enable the consumer window across multiple devices( even the cinema screen). Play your cards right and leverage the FCC and government regulation into your favor:
tax/fee-free service charge (your return), small splits with content (your margin), and leverage into the free to air fee world.
Best,
Tim
(ex programming tech/content strategy guy)

ps sorry for all of the ().

Definition of Blogger

2005-11-15T20:34:00.000-07:00

An active member of a digital content economy, whom without transparent barriers plays the role of creator, distributor, collector and consumer.

Hey that's pretty good.... is that my voice?

Oh by the way there are six other people that quantified this idea several years ago...

WYNDHAM

or as we figured way after the fact........

It's all about the Alias. AND/OR

DRM is DOA, Widget Rights Management is next; right when we all have open source licensed procs and Icann endowed router tables. (please no UN control - don't fix a problem you don't have)

And before us, somebody else at MIT thought of it too.

Real content from The Man Behind the Curtain

2005-11-15T20:32:00.000-07:00

Talk about staying on point.

This war is for real, By Major General Vernon Chong, USAF, ret.

2005-11-15T17:56:00.000-07:00

Saw this link over at Hugh Hewitt's blog. And what were the Senator's thinking today anyway - and that's both parties. As Charlie Brown would say "Good grief".

Google and Blog

2005-11-15T10:34:00.000-07:00

How could Google and Blog not be in Blogger spell check?

Knight writing for Internet

2005-11-15T10:17:00.000-07:00

So I have this really cool animation software - Maya 7 - and am starting to get the hang of some parts. I really like the Trax non-linear animation, blend shape, and modeling by curves sections. I have the full apple package too. I am finding Soundtrack Pro/ Garageband 2 to be fun although I plan to figure out a workflow for protools le soon.

The writing side of things is pretty frustrating and exhilarating all at the same time. I have a knack for writing even the simplest story element into a corner - sometimes within a couple of lines. How did people write before Google? I know libraries, imagination, etc...

Making incremental steps towards a fun cartoon that bbtv created with the help of Oleg at GWHA.

I was working with a very talented writer on a different story line that just isn't going to happen. I don't know if I'll ever hear from him again. Damn.

Underneath all of the creative stuff though is the idea and belief I can break the current economic model around content production by having a digital media strategy that leverages technology to create storylines appropriate for a new type of audience while retaining copyright. There is also a component of integrating the audience into the creation process - part of the whole any member of a digital content economy can be at any given time a creator, a distributor, and a consumer.

I thought to blog this before - I am starting now.

Andromeda’s Heart

2005-09-20T17:08:00.000-06:00

Check out this cool science site! It is new to me anyway.

ogle google

2005-09-20T07:45:00.000-06:00

Google as an operator. Hmm - add in spectrum from the broadcasters to support regional wireless, a simple box that receives DTV and IP with memory, and the ability to charge per content or opt in to advertiser created content and I think they have something. The best part is the user interface and video search are all ready established in the hearts and minds of consumers.

Kling on improv

2005-09-20T07:06:00.000-06:00

Kling talks about improvisation and planning as a mix identified by economics. Tim G. might say that the reason to attach processes to content bits instead of id numbers is to allow improvisation in the economic system of digital content transactions.

Oh, cool stuff

2005-09-19T08:34:00.000-06:00

More on the widget as a transaction vehicle.

TV is still 1.0

2005-09-18T08:34:00.000-06:00

BSkyB moving toward IP distribution, soon only not yet. I wonder if Directv will follow a similar model.

I am enjoying Paidcontent and wish the best to Brightcove

Where is the box that connects the TV experience to a business model that enables multiple billing relationships with content providers? I think adaptive widgets running in the box will replace programming execs and EPG's. At the same time enabling advertising - which becomes sponsored widgets, and a collective settlement scheme. Hey maybe this is where new money for new content comes from; as investors track the popular widgets they can see what type of content the widget supports. Maybe I should patent that idea!

New Toast in the House

2005-07-19T20:19:00.000-06:00

No, not another human.

I am going to re-define the focus of the HOT website. Though I will still follow the influence of science on policy regard global warming and stem cells - or vice versa- thats policy on the funding of science. I will start to blog Aug 12 on my efforts to be a part of developing an animated kids series, and my thoughts, successes and failures in pay tv as well.

Off on vacation.

Coaldale Bear Attack!

2005-07-19T20:17:00.000-06:00

The link is google, the below is google.
The attack occured at Cutty's Resort which is higher in elevation than Coaldale by the river.

UPDATE:
Rocky Mountain news story on Bear attack

Boy survives bear attack
Denver Post, CO - 4 hours ago
Coaldale - A 14-year-old Texas boy fought off a marauding black bear that invaded his ... It was the first reported bear attack of a human in Colorado this year ...
Texas boy survives bear attack in Colorado KHOU (subscription)
Texas boy does 'everything right,' survives bear attack KVUE (subscription)
Sleeping Camper Survives Early Morning Bear Attack KUTV
TheDenverChannel.com - all 12 related »
Texas teenager survives bear attack in Southern Colorado
KOAA, CO - 3 hours ago
A 14-year-old boy recovers after an early morning tangle with a bear. It happened in Fremont County in the small town of Coaldale in a place called Cutty's ...

first drudge

2005-07-14T20:52:00.000-06:00

family history buffs - like my dad - may find this archive useful. The link is for the first archived Drudge Report.

foresight!

2005-07-14T20:47:00.000-06:00

The timeline is incredible.

powerline link

2005-07-11T20:39:00.000-06:00

click to read a potential chink in campaign finance understanding of McCain

Rove vs NYT

2005-07-11T20:31:00.000-06:00

Saw this at Drudge, which is a relevant medium. Have no idea what NYT is doing these days as I decided their news reporting is so full of commentary and their commentary so full of assertions that the value became marginal. If there is evidence that Rove broke the law then he should go through the system just like everyone else. So far the only law-breaker is in prison.
I have no problem with clarity here. What a breath of fresh air!

Sue Opec?

2005-06-21T21:34:00.000-06:00

i saw this on Drudge. OK, i laughed at this too. Wait we are going to sue OPEC because they are raising prices? Wait a minute, are they running a monopoly? Gaddzuuks!

Tim's plan - not sueing, and in fact work hard to minimize especially mideast oil.

1. standardize fuel mixtures across country
2. eliminate the MTBE mandates
3. expand US based exploration via incentives, not funding, advocate new technology
4. expand US R&D via incentives, not funding
5. make export of US energy resources illegal
6. incentives, not funding, for refining facilities and transport
7. incentives for bio- related fuels, not funding
8. incentives - these are tax benefits - not taxpayer's cash, and keep the government management minimal, but keep the legal team sharp. Even I don't trust large and small corporations to not cut corners.

Yeah, there you go.

mark steyn

2005-06-21T21:26:00.000-06:00

Gosh darnit, I have been taking several days off of the internets and the politics, which by the way is an internet of its own, but this one from Mark Steyn, courtesy of the telegraph in the UK twisted me funny.

Good grief

2005-06-16T17:19:00.000-06:00

Well there you go - party leadership hard at work.

Nobody is immune to argument by metaphor, though politicians seem particularly adept at it. Thanks to powerline for reminding me that argument by metaphor is not logical, not effective, not something you can intellectually honestly respond to, and more of a sleight of hand trick that draws focus away from the core issue.

What did you do this weekend?

2005-06-11T07:26:00.000-06:00

How cool is this?

Poll of one

2005-06-10T19:29:00.000-06:00

Since you asked...

Bush administration is on-track doing the right thing on the international front especially in the war on terror and our national defense.

Domestically, the failure to make the border mean something is hugely disappointing.

Glad to see a few judges who recognize the intended role of the judiciary, and especially proud of the dissenters on the recent interstate commerce clause case that went up in smoke.

Global warming continues to look more and more like weather doing what weather does in spite of man and his infernal machines. While locally, especially in coastal European and pan-pacific cities, emission pollution and ground level ozone is getting worse particularly because of man and his infernal machines. Note: clean-up your own backyard dude.

It is so scientific! It's my blog!

RW and the coolest set list

2005-06-04T12:59:00.000-06:00

i ain't never been to Richmond,
but a little of Richmond came to me.

One for the record: powerline

2005-05-20T17:51:00.000-06:00

The 4th world of journalism.

TCS Kling on Hilnewt Care

2005-05-19T06:52:00.000-06:00

Good political viewpoint - of course from Kling. What really struck me about the article is :
Information systems reflect their organizational setting

Having spent some hard time at the crossroads between systems and processes myself, Klings observation resonates. My comment is that if you are not willing to change the organization chances are it is not worth the cost of developing or evolving systems. Also I have found that most beneficial tweaks to systems and processes are achieved in the earliest moments of discovery and analysis. I also like the 'who owns the data' point; this is always the rallying cry where system analysis points to potential organizational dysfunction.

Back to the article and health care transformation...I wonder if Hilary hasn't figured out that digitizing healthcare leads could lead to a national healthcare government org - sort of grabbing the dog by the tail. Hmmm.

TIPS at TCS

2005-05-17T10:40:00.000-06:00

Personal Social Security accounts with a twist.

For the one or two people who read this blog

2005-05-16T18:41:00.000-06:00

Yes it is newsweak and a look at the devastating damage newsweak has done.

Link to NYTImes Opinion

2005-05-13T13:25:00.000-06:00

There is good news too.

What is next?

2005-05-13T06:21:00.000-06:00

We'll find out Newt was super-imposed, with the finest state of the art digital technology, with Hillary. Although they really were talking about digitizing certain types of health care records. Not exactly the stuff reform and revolution are made of - the revolution will be digitized!

In all fairness, follow the link to Newt's healthtransformation.net. At first glance, it doesn't appear to be a nationalized healthcare system at all - thank goodness! I hope Becker and Posner will comment on Newt's plan.

End of CBS

2005-05-13T06:19:00.000-06:00

Wow, what I saw on CBS sure didn't sound like this - bad editor, bad, bad editor.

what can I say

2005-05-12T12:41:00.000-06:00

I was against REAL ID, before I was for REAL ID. If private enterprise is the touch point for legal status, why can't driver's licenses/state ID be subject to the same process? I am willing to trade the cost for the benefit on this one. Also, I decided that the bogus document claim is a re-statment of the exising problem. At the same time, I see nothing wrong with presenting photo id for voting. I have to do it to get on an plane for goodness sakes and that is far less important than voting.

Real ID: perhaps not a great idea after all

2005-05-10T10:53:00.000-06:00

Ok, I changed my mind. Not a good idea.

The Futchem is Nowem

2005-05-05T20:12:00.000-06:00

What! greeting cards and video email merging...
What! greeting cards and mobile merging...
What! crayons and interactive TV... preposterous! AND mobile.
Exclusive to video on demand original programming....you must be crazy!
Sponsored based digital linear programming as a viable business model....you don't understand bankers.
Cable is a local product, Satellite is a national product....LP, big red dot.you ROCK!
Commerical ART is a Commercial business!

The rant continues........................

puzzle time

2005-05-05T20:07:00.000-06:00

Bush and Blair invented 'IRAQ' true or false: then discuss.

Round Up time

2005-05-03T08:24:00.000-06:00

Judges: Up or Down
Social Security: near-term private accounts are economically a wash, long term a way to transform at least some portion of the pay as you mechanism. Congress needs to get to work.
Borders: looks like the Minuteman project shows that you can control a border afterall. No longer believe we can consider medicare, healthcare, homeland security and immigration/guest worker programs without controlling borders.
National ID: uniform drivers licenses for citizens and legal guests OK with me.
Patriot Act: not perfect legislation, not losing sleep - no longer buy into the erroding civil liberties view.

Lileks is a Tiger

2005-05-03T06:44:00.000-06:00

Great James, a trip to the mall for OSX 10.4.

Random literalismness

2005-04-30T06:36:00.000-06:00

I just read a rather bigotted article, source and content irrelevant, which triggers the notion that creation by God does not exclude evolution, and evolution does not trump creationism.

Iraq, WMD, and videotape

2005-04-27T07:48:00.000-06:00

Just keeping it real.

Hugh Hewitt: The Seer

2005-04-22T15:30:00.000-06:00

"There was exactly one refusal to close debate on a judicial nominee in the entire 20th century, and that was a favor to a sitting Supreme Court justice about to be embarrassed by defeat who withdrew his nomination immediately afterwards and resigned soon after because of ethics problems.
Since January, 2003, there have been 20 different refusals to close debate on judicial nominees. This disfigurement of Senate tradition, disguised as the appropriate application of a rule intended for legislative debates, must and will end."

OK that is that!

Where is the news?

2005-04-19T06:41:00.000-06:00

Verizon and SBC are moving into the world of video delivery competing with cable, satellite and broadcasters.
For programmers/content providers there isn't a lot of excitment as any Verizon and SBC subscribers are likely coming from cable or satellite and already counted. My guess is there isn't a lot of variation in the deals despite some comment of a new business model etc.

Note to any pay tv operator - you're not changing what you can provide consumers until you can buy incremental programming and provide the option of incremental selection on a bill.

health care by kling

2005-04-18T20:14:00.000-06:00

I was talking to a very smart friend who mentioned that we might as well have socialized health care because we are paying for the costs anyway. My reaction: no, the government or any large entity has a tough time optimizing any type of supply/demand/transaction service of product. In this case, health care. Thanks goodness Kling comes along with some sense. And another great article at Tech Central Station. Thanks!

Glenn tracks the coolest stuff!

2005-03-30T10:27:00.000-07:00

Glenn has a column up at Tech Central Station.

Power Beam technology

2005-03-27T08:07:00.000-07:00

Solar power collected on the moon and beamed to earth stations. This sounds like a great investment opportunity.

I was clued in by Instapundit via a Tech Central Station article.

Nasa Centennial Challenges

Get to work Congress

2005-03-20T12:45:00.000-07:00

Democrats and Republicans of Congress,
Please get to work on a plan for Social Security. Your President, on the behalf of all Americans has asked you to do so. Those of you who are saying that the Bush Administration plan is going to ruin Social Security are putting the cart before the horse, as there is no Bush plan other than the repeated call for both parties in Congress to get a plan together. Don't bother me with posts for or against private accounts either; that is the tree in a forest.

Also keep an eye the FEC hearings. Check in with Hugh Hewitt, Powerline and Instapundit.

Justice Scalia on Constitutional interpetation

2005-03-16T12:28:00.001-07:00

Thanks to threebadfingers for the transcript.

Justice Scalia on Constitutional interpetation

2005-03-16T12:28:00.000-07:00

Thanks to threebadfingers for the transcript.

Kevin Drum on what?

2005-03-07T18:09:00.000-07:00

Pejman points out this comment that pretty much sums this up. By the way its funny how interesting the conservative debates are on policy issues, as compared to the liberal commentary. Send me a link that points to a liberal debate on any policy issue and I will comment and post here.

Nice Ice

2005-03-07T13:30:00.000-07:00

The link goes to tech central station, the article is by George Taylor, CCM Oregon State Climatologist; Faculty Member, Oregon State University's College of Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences. My takeaway; balance impending policy decisions with a through review of the global warming becuase of greenhouse gases studies.

Cool new screens

2005-02-17T15:58:00.000-07:00

Always wondered when a pixel, once colored, would remain colored without further energy. Really.

Super highway, super idea

2005-02-16T07:10:00.000-07:00

I just hope they put enough rest areas in place. Can't think of a reason not to do this, will try though.

Please bookmark

2005-02-15T20:43:00.000-07:00

My gosh, things may be happening faster, and perhaps according to a strategic plan that developed faster than guessed. Please read, and comment. Hugh Hewitt's site linked this first as far as I know.

Mark Levin

2005-02-15T20:39:00.000-07:00

I have heard him on occasion in NYC. Abrasive to my impression, but lasting to my introspection. This might be my first book review (sorry Hugh). More later!

Go read Becker-Posner Blog on private accounts

2005-02-09T07:38:00.000-07:00

The posts stay on subject. Here are two points that hit home with me, but read the two posts above.

"Pay as you go systems are in trouble throughout the world in good part because of changes in the number of workers per retiree, but also because of politically determined decisions that changed the system from saving for old age to an inefficient and complicated welfare system for some of the elderly."

"Just as important are the political implications of Federal fiscal behavior. Tax revenue from social security taxes at present exceed payments to retirees. This excess is counted as part of the growing Social Security Trust Fund, but in fact also enters into the consolidated Federal budget account, and helps reduce the reported spending deficit. Reported deficits during the past decade would have been much larger if social security was not running a surplus during this whole time period."

Bristle cone pines and science works

2005-01-28T07:07:00.000-07:00

Over at Tech Central Station is a good article addressing climate change by Roy Spencer.

Broadcast nets at war with the Bush administration

2005-01-21T17:28:00.000-07:00

Perhaps war is slightly over the top, but being such a huge fan of PL I am not arguing.
Here are my thoughts expanding on whether the broadcast nets are going to even be relevant in four years (and my first try at a trackback):
1. Until an individual gets online, and probably has a broadband connection, they are surrounded by the establishment (MSM liberals) and isolated from many events and opinions. Just think of your friends that have access to blogs, Drudge, heck even talkingpoints and their knowledge and presence of mind versus your friends who only watch network news and read the paper. It's a big difference. I think our elected officals get this, but don't know what to do.
2. I have not appreciated until now how fundamental broadband access is to the continuation of liberty and how unimportant the so called free broadcasters are to the continuation of liberty. I think Michael Powell got this one.
3. I want the FCC to deregulate, to define and enforce spectrum ownership where it is technically necessary but not own or grant (free) spectrum to commercial enterprise. So I guess I am at odds with the common good sort of thinking. And by the way, I'll happily pay for a la carte programming.
4. In the near-term, we are already seeing the collapse of the relevance of programming decisions. Whether it is technology like video on demand or Google letting people like me create my own blog – there is the movement to expand the amount of choice, which is an expression of liberty. And that is a good thing!

Bad News for free markets and competition

2005-01-21T16:07:00.000-07:00

Most of those holding views against Powell will hold the communications industry back from competition, economic freedom and the creation of wealth. And to the groups that feel he didn't stand up for decency, turn off your TV and your radio, and see how quickly the free market responds.

I wish him the best.

This is incredible!

P.J. O'Rourke: An Alternative Inaugural Address

2005-01-21T15:18:00.000-07:00

This over at the weeklystandard public section. What would Peggy Noonan think?

Media's coverage has distorted world's view of Iraqi realityBy LTC Tim Ryan

2005-01-18T15:24:00.000-07:00

This from World Tribune.

blog tv

2005-01-18T14:28:00.000-07:00

I wonder if there is a business model for a blog tv channel? Would it be a video on demand model? Yeah I think so because of the cost constraints in a broadcast model would be incredible. Hmm.

GM blog

2005-01-10T08:08:00.000-07:00

Well why not.

Iraq polls

2005-01-08T08:14:00.000-07:00

Link to a translation of a poll in Iraq from Iraqthemodel

Kling discusses Social Security

2005-01-06T16:54:00.000-07:00

I like the way Kling lays this out and sets the stage for a debate.

Also this is from todays WSJ and is the allegedly text from a White House memo.

And as Kling points out in an article by Bruce Bartlett, indexing for inflation we could maintain current levels and remain solvent. That is a powerful statement.

Medicare seems to be a bigger problem.

Michael Totten comments on Reuters

2005-01-05T20:12:00.000-07:00

Just remember there is good toast and bad toast. This is not a difficult concept.

I am watching the stories about the guy flashing planes with a laser, jeez what a jerk, and the stories of the MS-13 gang in Boston and thinking that it might be just fine to prosecute these domestic cases using the Patriot Act.

Senator Kerry is where, in the Middle East, fact-finding. Hey how about the North Shore Senator.

Update: Turns out the Senator from Massachusetts may believe people who terrorize the civilian population are insurgents. Though consider the source. More from Lucianne .

Polar Express

2005-01-05T18:56:00.000-07:00

Go see it in 3D!

Coulter gets'em again!

2005-01-05T17:09:00.000-07:00

Couldn't help post this one - saw it at Ldot first.

RM got me hooked on Ldot

Must Read Often

2005-01-04T11:53:00.000-07:00

It's Pejman on Patrol!

2005-01-03T18:20:00.000-07:00

This is from one of my favorites Pejman!

RM sit down First!

January 03, 2005

PRIORITIES

Diplomad has the latest on U.N. efforts to alleviate the disaster in southeast Asia. I pass it along without comment because I don't think that any comment whatsoever is necessary:

. . . WFP (World Food Program) has "arrived" in the capital with an "assessment and coordination team." The following is no joke; no Diplomad attempt to be funny or clever: The team has spent the day and will likely spend a few more setting up their "coordination and opcenter" at a local five-star hotel. And their number one concern, even before phones, fax and copy machines? Arranging for the hotel to provide 24hr catering service. USAID folks already are cracking jokes about "The UN Sheraton." Meanwhile, our military and civilians, working with the super Aussies, continue to keep the C-130 air bridge of supplies flowing and the choppers flying, and keep on saving lives -- and without 24hr catering services from any five-star hotel . . . . The contrast grows more stark every minute.

Okay, one comment: I really hope that Diplomad is a fraudulent site with only pretend knowledge of the U.N.'s efforts regarding disaster relief in southeeast Asia.

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This can't be -

2005-01-03T13:06:00.000-07:00

alt="I am nerdier than 83% of all people. Are you nerdier? Click here to find out!">

i had an 83 which I can't believe. I am not that nerdy.

Merry Christmas

2004-12-24T08:20:00.000-07:00

Peace on earth, goodwill towards men.

This is an awesome story. I saw it on Powerline.

http://www.thebantyrooster.com/imported-data/

Hewitt rocks!

2004-12-23T22:05:00.000-07:00

From hugh hewitt:
http://www.hughhewitt.com/

"Let's see, Dianne Feinstein or James Madison? That's a tough one. Edwards Epstein reports. Wouldn't it be a good idea to fine legislators for frivolous bills, perhaps on a sliding scale. Rangel's bill to reinstate the draft last year got 1 vote total -- even he voted against it. Feinstein's idea will attract the fever swamp but that's about it. We could give bills with more than 40% support a pass, but start leveling the fines after that. It would cut down on stupid stories about silly bills proposed for posturing sake."

I still don't have a handle on format and linking. I am using Safari, Entourage on an Apple and have not yet connected the dots. Tim is bothered.

AND - the fines should be come out of the respective parties national accounts, and subject to public scrutiny. Hey, how about this as a pork barrel fighting tool!

Email test

2004-12-21T17:30:00.000-07:00

Well lets try this

Here would be indented.
And here too.

Straight link
http://www.hughhewitt.com/

A la carte cable, satellite or telephone menu

2004-12-21T08:50:00.000-07:00

OK here is my plan. Layout some thoughts I have, read the help file so I know how to post with links and such, and finish the who am I description so if anyone besides Rhythm Master reads this they will have a clue of where I am coming from.

The first carrier that enables a la carte pricing will establish market dominance.
1. Yes I know there is a GAO report which should and will be linked here.
2. As far as product growth, cable VOD is winning. The market hasn't quite connected to a pricing mechanism yet. I'll have to layout the case here.
3. The basic content model has producer, programmer, advertiser, distributor and consumer. Each playing a fixed role. The future content model has one twist, each entity may play any, or multiple roles in a given transaction. Hat tip to gwha engineers. I believe that a shift in transactions from major content producers to individually produced content is occuring.
4. I hope the telcos don't try to compete with satellite and cable with essentially the same approach to packages and pricing.

OK to the help file.

Testing

2004-12-20T16:07:00.000-07:00

is that my voice?