I like science fiction just as much as every other purple-blooded American boy born in the 1960′s, though I wouldn’t call myself a fanatic. I was definitely influenced by Star Trek growing up, though I stopped watching TV a number of years ago and so I haven’t really kept up with the various TV sci-fi [...]
Check out http://www.electoral-vote.com, which is a data-driven analysis of the coming election on a state-by-state basis. Information about the site is tucked away but it comes off as the clearest and simplest message about the progress of the campaigns and the leanings of the states yet. Thanks to my friend Jeff for pointing it out. [...]
The farm share is down to the last of the greens as we head into just the root vegetables of the late Fall. I can’t tell you what’s in the mix, they’re just called “braising greens” but sauteed with some olive oil and garlic and salt they are delicious over a quick rice pilaf. For [...]
I have been studying the Processing graphics/visualization library (and enjoying it). I’ve also been hungry for new combinations of ingredients and rice. After a recent trip to Zabar’s I had a small container of smoked mussels on hand, so… It all came together over lunch in a great way. I sauteed the following: Onions Garlic [...]
I have finally moved off Dreamhost for mail and on to Lux Scientiae. After years of frustration and disappointment with DH’s performance and support, I finally lost it over some disappearing emails and their complete failure to respond to requests for assistance in a timely or helpful manner. I had been using LuxSci for spam [...]