Open Letter To The Democratic Party: How You Could Have Had My Vote

I find this post and comment chain very interesting. I was very glad to read it, because it does seem to have touched a nerve with many of the commenters. More interesting to me was the uneasy feeling that I got reading it. This was captured for me in the comment by Running Dog. Search for it in the rest of the comments. I find it to be even more compelling. Better written than what I would have said - something struck me as fearful or timid in the original post. Sort of being afraid to vote because of some feelings. That is my problem with the whole political process - too much emotion, not enough rational, logical thought. I think Kingsley gets it right for me.

Arafat's Mystery Illness

I think it may be AIDS. I have no reason to believe this other than the fact that it must be kept a mystery, so it must somehow be embarassing (in some sense, cultural or whatever).

The Rationals

I always end up as a Rational. I never coughed up the money for the full profile so I always end up wondering whether I'm an architect, mastermind, inventor or fieldmarshal. Someday I'll find out for sure.

WebMatrix

Webmatrix is a thing that I just recently ran across and find to be very cool. I don't think it is as simple as they'd like to believe for all the non-techy people, but it may be as simple as you can get. My favorite part is the web server that runs on XP Home.

I'm probably going to poach some of their source and starter kits for portals and reporting.

Multilevel Data Analysis

Multilevel Data Analysis sounds better to me than the analysis of families of growth curves. It is also where I am going on the research front. Any one with good links is welcome to make recommendations. Other than this link, I am a new born babe. And now I have this link too, which includes some software to make me happy. And this one too!!! And this one is really a beauty! And finally, (I think) this one.

Center for Digital Education

With the new job some new links and this is one: the Center for Digital Education. This looks like it may be interesting. At least, it may keep me up to speed (well, a little behind really) on big issues in my new field.

Computer networking hardware - Networking solutions - Wireless network reviews - CNET reviews

Computer networking hardware - Networking solutions - Wireless network reviews - CNET reviews

Wi-Fi Planet

Again, keeping links from wherever I happen to be. Still looking at building a combo wired/wireless LAN, so I'm keeping this link.

Router as an AP - ezlan.net

Router as an AP

New Job

This is where I'm going to work.

Two Reasons

I post this. First, because this is a huge pet peeve of mine. (Thanks Waterfall). I think the advertisers and marketers are responsible and it makes me hate them, cause I'm not really sure why they persist in getting this wrong. Second, I always want to know where the waterfall is.

Another Article

Network Magazine | Building The Intelligent Wireless LAN | November 5, 2003 So, I'm building a LAN and want to add wireless. Once again, I capture a link that I want to eventually read.

Note to Self

ProCurve Networking by HP - Wireless LANs: Planning The Site Assessment

It is done

Like I never thought it would finally be done, but it is. After 11 years, a new job. It is a relief. I can hardly say anything intelligible about it. If you've been at one job, your most adult professional job for 11 years and then changed jobs you will understand. Probably everyone who has changed jobs will.

My favorite part was that I just recently ran across a most excellent assortment of resignation letters. Nixon's is my model, but I truly appreciate the Sarcastic version.

Step Up to Wireless Networking

Step Up to Wireless Networking. Just an article I was looking for about setting up a small business wireless network.

I, Robot. I, like this.

Scott Rosenberg's commentary not only sums up the NYT editorial about why the book was so good, but nails the relationship to user interfaces. Excellent and to the point.

An Atlas of Cyberspaces - Topology Maps

An Atlas of Cyberspaces - Topology Maps This is very cool.

Microsoft TechNet: Structure of the Internet and the Web

Microsoft TechNet: Structure of the Internet and the Web This is just a link I wanted to keep for personal use.

Groove Networks

Now this is something that just may be useful, but it all seems a little to creepy. Once I read more, I'll (maybe) post more. Generally, it looks somewhat interesting. I wonder how it integrates with blogs . . .

Electronic Election 2004

This is funny in a sort of Dilbert way: Electronic Election 2004. Funny, but a little too close to reality.