Bruce Schneier is, as always, right.  People really are fairly predictable.  They will almost always act to maximize their incentives.  We have a word for the ones that don’t– crazy.

I’ve been a plumber and I’ve hung out with plumbers, but never once did I base my choice for president on their opinions.  Of course, it might have something to do with their rampant pot use.
Hating Muslims doesn’t make you a better Christian.  I’m no biblical scholar, but I’m willing to bet the exact opposite [...]

These are strange days indeed.  I have written dozens of blog posts in the last couple of weeks only to realize that none of them have actually gotten, you know, typed.  For a guy who once, almost literally, lived his life on the ‘net, I’ve gone weeks with little more than cursory glances at a [...]

My brother is shutting down the box that has been hosting this blog for some years now.  That means that I had to go out and get a new home.  The good news is that I get a fancy new version of WordPress.  The bad news is that I now own a bunch of buttons [...]

Maybe I could make an offer contingent on the sale of my home.

I’m trying out a new look.  With the Chair and Automan essentially a dead “brand”, I’m going to move away from it.  So I will be trying out new colors and looks over the next few days until I’m satisfied with what I’ve got.  Feel free to voice your opinions.

I am now the owner of an Ex-Shuffle. May it rest in pieces.
I had it in my backpack last night and accidentally dropped said pack. Twice. During one of those drops it managed to come apart in a manner that suggests it will never go back together. Ever ever.
So now I am iPodless. [...]

On Santa’s Lap

Originally uploaded by jaslusher.

Belatedly, of course, but here is a shot of the kiddies with the jolly old elf.

Perusing Yahoo!, I saw a story headline that promised Joel Siegel’s top ten movie picks for 2006.
Okay, why should I care?
I find other people’s like/dislike for a movie/song/book absolutely unable to sway my opinion of it. They can advertise “4 out of 5 users preferred…” all they want, but I just may be that [...]

Via Ken, this is the supervillian I would be:
Your results:You are Venom

Venom

71%

The Joker

64%

Mr. Freeze

64%

Dr. Doom

62%

Apocalypse

60%

Dark Phoenix

58%

Juggernaut

58%

Kingpin

55%

Green Goblin

54%

Lex Luthor

54%

Magneto

44%

Riddler

43%

Catwoman

41%

Mystique

38%

Two-Face

38%

Poison Ivy

37%

Strength, disguise and adrenaline are your greatest weapons.

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