Mitt Romney, a candidate for the Republican nomination for president in 2008, is a Mormon. Did you know that? Lots of people are spending lots of time lately to make sure you do. Much of it is lowest-common-denominator fear mongering, borne of opportunism and the ease of manipulating the ignorant. Candidate Mike Huckabee’s babbling about … Read more
I’ve admired Garry Kasparov since I was in college. His is the finest chess mind the human race has yet produced. To study his play is to be awed and humbled. His chess talent includes not only highly skilled play, but tremendous gifts for communicating his thoughts and ideas effectively. Bottom line—and include Einstein and … Read more
Are you ready for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) operated by your local police? High-power cameras, ultra-sensitive microphones, infrared sensors, all of that good stuff? They’re for your safety and for the children, of course. The Houston Police Department is all hard thinking about bringing them to you as soon as June of next year. Quoting … Read more