I hope they’re over. We’ve migrated to a new server, on a new OS (from FreeBSD to CentOS, for those who care), and there were I/O and corrupt database issues on the old machine. This should be more modern, with few(er) glitches.
Category Archives: Technology and Society
Black Arrow
…is being resurrected?
BoJo and Cummings are going to be the most aggressive promoters of UK space in history.
Plant-Based “Food”
…is destroying the planet. But, hey, at least it’s terrible for you, nutritionally.
Plastic
I suspect that reusing bags is causing a lot more health issues than people realize.
Nutritional Mythology
No, there is no scientific reason to think that plant-based diets are healthier than meat-based ones, or healthy at all.
The Transhuman Party
Huh.
This is the first time I’d heard of this guy.
Elon’s Mars Plans
A first-hand report from Bob Zubrin in Boca Chica.
Star Trek Transporters
Not a new topic, but a new take on it. You wouldn’t get me on one of those things.
The Real State Of The Economy
If you’re feeling financially pinched, it’s because you are.
AB5
A letter from a California Democrat to California Democrats: What were you thinking?
She’s being overgenerous in her assumption that there was actually anything resembling thought involved.
[Thursday-morning update]
The bill is so bad that the legislature may dump it next week.
[Bumped]
[Friday-morning update]
Now the legislature is going to require strippers and webcammers to get an occupational license.
I volunteer to help with providing the necessary training.
[Bumped]