Combat Effective

TSA agent steals iPads…

CombatRob — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 02:38:12 +0000

…notable just to write: don’t trust the TSA with your iPads and sure as heck don’t check the things.

Second and third order effects…

CombatRob — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 22:53:34 +0000

The accident off the Italian coast is manifesting second and third order effects that will impact the area for several years.

Small victory for the public in foreclosure mess?

CombatRob — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 18:04:35 +0000

Maybe. As Taibbi writes, it’ll depend on the actual wording of the settlement. I’m less optimistic than he is about it. I’m also curious where the money from said settlement would go? To the people who were affected by this perjury? Or to the State, for their use (ostensibly) in preventing and/or perusing offenders?

Who is targeting Iran’s scientists?

CombatRob — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 04:04:27 +0000

It’s probably effective to target the scientists, but I wish they’d take out the Iranian President. It seems to me the former are just doing their jobs, where the latter is driving the crazy train.

iPhones days numbered?

CombatRob — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 01:36:29 +0000

If history (Apple history, that is) is any indication, something new will be along soon that incorporates all of the functionality of the device and more. What that is, I lack the imagination to…well, imagine. This could explain why I am not a millionaire.

3 lies about deficits

CombatRob — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 15:26:56 +0000

I don’t agree with the characterization of home ownership subsidies as “cruel.” It comes across as an odd, emotive label in what the author otherwise attempts to rationally discuss. I also don’t agree that private capital necessarily helps the impoverished shoemaker. It will only do so if it benefits the same capital.

Recess appointments: a Presidential prerogative

CombatRob — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 01:33:12 +0000

The Senate is up in arms over the President’s use of the recess power recently. I applaud President Obama for saying, “Enough,” and taking action. (I do feel the CFPB appointment should have gone to Elizabeth Warren. If he was going to buck Congress, why not with a more powerful nominee?)

iMessage death strike for BBM…or not?

CombatRob — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 18:00:23 +0000

I’m not sure I agree. They are different platforms for different machines. I have a Blackberry, an iPad, and an iMac. I’m not going to buy an iPhone for iMessage.

iMessage vs. BBM

Scribd: documenting the digital age

CombatRob — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 15:17:37 +0000

This is a fantastic idea. My blog got hacked a couple of years ago and due to a combination of blogging platform, inconsistent backups, and life events at the time, I may never retrieve the years worth of data. This product would serve to provide a physical backup.

Six year old told to crawl back to class…

CombatRob — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 14:15:27 +0000

…after slipping, breaking his leg and sustaining a concussion. This is so disturbing I emailed the Superintendent listed in the comment section. I encourage you to do the same.

Teacher makes child crawl back to class