Here are a couple of posts on the dress code for top programmers. Beards seem to be required, unless you’re a woman. And as he notes, nothing says programmer like flannel.
[Via Virginia]
Casualties Of War
Radley Balko has a long, but interesting (and sad) report on the ongoing injustice in the Cory Maye case:
One of the people I spoke to during my visit two years ago is Linda Shoemaker, who runs the Prentiss tobacco shop. Shoemaker
Overtolerance
Apparently, many people (particularly young people) are unable to condemn, and are willing to tolerate anything. Except “intolerance,” of course.
Replacing Republican Senators In Alaska
Ramesh Ponnuru has a great question, that occurred to me as well, when I read this. This discussion is in the context of whether or not earmarks are a winning issue for Republicans. Well, they certainly aren’t unless they’re willing to embrace it. Which apparently they aren’t…
Lowering Launch Costs
Eric Hedman has some ideas. I agree with Clark Lindsey–he is far too optimistic about the prospects for scramjets providing a solution to the problem:
Scramjet propulsion theoretically has the advantage of increasing a vehicle
Watch Out
A very nasty new virus. If you get a cold that gets very bad, particularly with lung congestion, get to the doctor immediately.
I’m Frightened And Confused
Common sense, from Jimmy Carter.
I’m Frightened And Confused
Common sense, from Jimmy Carter.
I’m Frightened And Confused
Common sense, from Jimmy Carter.
Wile E. Congress
In Jones