I just spent an hour trying to figure out why I couldn't authorize ArcGIS. It turns out you have to register on their website, then register your authorization code before you authorize the authorization code online for the software.

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/23/opinion/the-national-security-agencys-domestic-spying-program.html

"It took me a few days to work up the nerve to phone William Binney. As someone already a “target” of the United ( Read more... )

When it is 58°, the humidity is 32%, the air coming out of an evaporative cooler is 47°, and the room it is cooling is now 59°. Just a little bit too cold.

I forgot how cranky I get when it is hot. Normally it is not a problem because heat doesn't bother me when I'm outside, as long as it isn't, like, hot. If I'm inside I like it to be around 75F. This place has central air conditioning. Air conditioning works. The problem is there is a few clumps of fiberglass insulation and one 2" X 6 " vent ( Read more... )

There are 32 states that use some form of facial recognition for DMV photos. Every day, Facebook happily slurps up and automatically scans with facial recognition software about 300 million photos that users upload to the social networking giant. "Face recognition is here to stay, and, though many Americans may not realize it, they are already in a ( Read more... )

Directed directly at Earth resulting in radio blackouts over North and South America ( Read more... )

http://www.krcrtv.com/news/national/Cats-protect-world-s-largest-art-museum/-/14285942/15458198/-/89rs0m/-/index.html

it is probably a good idea to avoid Cisco.

http://www.dslreports.com/shownews/Cisco-Pushes-New-Cloud-Firmware-Without-Customer-Approval-120161

going to watch you play video games.

I've been looking at computer desks and everything available sucks. Most stores have tiny computer desks with only enough room for a keyboard and monitor, or they are those ugly ones with a hutch that remind me of the people who have a home office for no other reason than it makes them feel important. I want one large enough to do paperwork on, ( Read more... )