Category Archives: Politics

RMS at RIT

So last week Richard Stallman came to RIT to speak.  I went, and got some pics: (Edit: Click the thumbnails for full, non-horrendously cropped versions of the pics.) It was an interesting experience, I even got to shake his hand. … Continue reading

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A Pacifist in the War on Christmas

Christmas is not far away, and I’m excited.  The family being together, good food, gifts, and the prospect of going home for two weeks are all nice things I’m looking forward to.  Hopefully we’ll get some snow, and our Christmas … Continue reading

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It’s Over

Simply put, it’s over.  Tension has subsided.  America has picked anothe president.  Now we don’t have to listen to campaign adds and the like. I hope things will change.  Maybe the will, maybe not; out of all the factors that … Continue reading

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Halloween Weekend and Election Day

I went home this weekend again.  Here are some pictures: So yeah, expect a schematic for that flicker circuit whenever I feel like it.  I actually came home for Halloween, and so didn’t need it, but it’s still kind of … Continue reading

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Politics

Well, just thought I’d do a little rant.  Gotta love election year, plenty of things to argue about, especially online. Basically, I’ve come to the conclusion that politicians exists to give people something to bitch about.  I see it all … Continue reading

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Scientology Protests, New Job, and the Weather

Well, it’s warmer today, in the mid 40′s. Pretty nice. The snow is still here, but it’s metlting, as you can tell by the dripping roofs and occasional streams running into storm drains.  Just a few more weeks and it’ll … Continue reading

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Super Teusday

Well, today is Super Teusday, and I’m not voting.  Not because I don’t care, but because this is New York State and I’m unaffiliated.  I plan to vote in the general election of course, but for now I stay clear. … Continue reading

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Moving

I helped my brother move today.  He’s not going very far, and he doesn’t have a lot of stuff to move.  But he did have a couch which it turned out wouldn’t fit in his new place.  I mean, it … Continue reading

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Efficient Light

Well, it seems the US Congress has decided to make a push for more efficient lighting technologies. For a detailed account, go here, but basically the gist is that by 2020, all lights must be 70% efficient. (There are earlier … Continue reading

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