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More on the spy game: The NYT explains that the NSA may have accidentally listened in on domestic calls, where both parties were on American soil. A FISA court judge resigns in protest. The Washington Times (!) thinks this spying thing is a really bad thing. Money quote: President Bush presents a clear and present…

I’ve been reading with interest several posts about the lack of women pursuing Computer Science degrees. As you all may or may not know, Mr. Geeky teaches CS at Bryn Mawr, an all women’s college. Part of why he wanted to come to Bryn Mawr was because he is very interested in increasing the numbers…

Not that I want to take up arms or anything, but it’s getting desperate. Thanks to David, who’s been blogging up a storm about these things. Someone remind me. Aside from the resolution about Iraq, have we officially declared war on anyone? I mean we’ve been in some kind of vague war since I can…

Well, the cold is in full gear and oh, what a cold it is. It could be worse, mind you, but since this is the first cold of the season, I have nothing to compare it to. So, to me, it’s bad. I am medicated, but it’s pretty mild medication–sudafed and advil. Anyway, the medication…

It’s official. I have a cold. I’ve had it all weekend, but last night, I became a little stuffier, a little runnier. I actually don’t mind having a cold as long as it’s feverless (which probably means it’s the flu; hey, I’m not a doctor). I don’t get sick very often, once or twice a…

This is exactly why people protest the Patriot Act and Bush’s recent spying. Being visited by the FBI because of a book you’ve checked out reeks of a totalitarian and paranoid regime. I say it again: Why aren’t we rioting? By the way, you can’t spell patriotism without riot. Please consider donating to my efforts…

Ok, the geek in me is pissed. The House Judiciary Committee has introduced a bill that criminalizes the copying of video through an analog source. For those of you who don’t know what this means, here’s a good explanation. Basically, it would make a good portion of what I do for a living illegal. My…

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One of the reasons I love Christmas (despite my atheistic ways) is because I have so many fond memories of the season. As a child, it was a time when everything was right with the world. We did nothing but hang around the house, make and eat cookies, work puzzles, play games, and enjoy each…

Not only is it Friday, but it’s my last day until January 3rd. Hooray! Hooray! I will have a million things to do when I return, but I will do my best not to think about it. I’m trying to finish my proposal next week, which I think is completely doable. I’m feeling pretty good…