December 2009

Security & Bureaucracy

December 30, 2009

Nineteen hijackers changed the world. We responded by creating the largest non-military bureaucracy in the history of humans (Department of Homeland Security), but really, what else were we supposed to do? After running straight into a closure of Times Square due to a suspicious van today, I am reminded that security is a luxury that [...]

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Times Square Sealed Off for Abandoned Vehicle

December 30, 2009

Just discovered about 5 blocks of Midtown Manhattan around 42nd St. has been sealed off by NYPD. I spoke to a couple of cops and they said it was due to a “suspicious vehicle” and they were very helpful with rerouting around the infected area. Here’s a more complete story. window.fbAsyncInit = function() { FB.init({appId: [...]

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Eating Gold: Facts, Myths, and Considerations

December 29, 2009

The Inflationmobile

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From the Inside

December 28, 2009

I’ve been receiving a lot of feedback lately including letters like this: “Your blog MOVES me. Your words are MORE than just a little refreshing. -awe inspiring and even very kindred-spirit feeling. Which is why I am writing to express my concern. How is it that a [member of the Armed Forces] can publish the [...]

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Problems with Comments

December 27, 2009

I’ve been receiving a lot of feedback on the site. From my heart, thank you for responding with a lot of insight. I’ve been told I have a problem with my comments section that I’m trying to fix, so please hang in there with me. I have collected a lot of email that I believe [...]

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