Who hasn’t secretly wished that little button on the dash was really connected to a couple of fifty-calibers behind the signal lights? Regardless of whether they are pathological, or merely clueless, these Bozos contribute to traffic tie-ups at … Continue reading →
If you can help a child get excited about Math, you’ll help them explore worlds and dimensions far beyond their own.
Continue reading →Ockham’s Razor William of Ockham simply stated: Among competing hypotheses, the one with the fewest assumptions should be selected. Other, more complicated solutions may ultimately prove correct, but — in the absence of certainty — the fewer assumptions … Continue reading →
A considerable part of my research involves unintended consequence analysis, and proposing and brainstorming hypothetical situations is an integral part of this process. Combining hypotheticals and hindsight, however, can be an exercise in futility without the existence of … Continue reading →
As a prerequisite to some forthcoming opinion pieces, I offer an occasional bit of relevant historical information. There won’t be much, only enough to provide some background for the topic at hand, and no more. I’ll try to … Continue reading →
During the cold war the Soviet people (subjects) were expected to watch their neighbors, strangers, and even family and friends. and required by law (the KGB) to report suspicious activity to the police. (also KGB) We Have That Law Here — in America!
Continue reading →Live by the sword, die by the sword.” Do this until swords are outlawed. — Then die by the sword anyway. – Egg There are those who call for an outright ban on all firearms. Many still believe … Continue reading →
Fear of public speaking ranks with death and an IRS audit for most of the population. Here, I will attempt to give you a few tips & techniques and a bit of support when it comes time to … Continue reading →
In any communication, be it graphic, written or verbal, do it as if … “You’re Sending a Telegram to a Moron at a Thousand Dollars a Word!” (Gene Wales) Just Because Other People Abuse The Language Doesn’t … Continue reading →
Where writing for eMedia is concerned, less really is more Documents destined for computer screens follow a slightly different set of rules than those written for print. The traditional 10-20 words per sentence is out the window. According … Continue reading →
When a writer uses the word “there” when their or they’re was intended, it deals an immediate credibility blow in the mind of the reader, if only subconsciously. Invest in a dictionary or find a free one on-line … Continue reading →
Rapidly writing really readable reading isn’t a really radical, although remotely related, writing requisite — but it should be! Writing something that is easily read can be quite a challenge. The popularity of the Internet and other interactive, … Continue reading →
In the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program, violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. Violent crimes are defined in the UCR Program as those offenses which involve force or threat of force.
Continue reading →Could these moronic policies be planting the seeds for a new generation of school and workplace shooters, mass murderers and serial killers? Really Stupid Behavior by “Our Servants and Employees” Common sense has clearly gone out of the … Continue reading →
A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed. Background At it’s simplest, the Constitution of the United States (COTUS) … Continue reading →
