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I cook frequently. Sometimes it’s complicated (like Pad Thai). Other times, it’s really simply stuff. I like snacks. Potato chips get me every time, such as Spicy Thai or 365 barbecue kettle chips (plug: available at Whole Foods). I was up in Philly earlier in the year and my sister […]

Many times, politics, and a holding particular position, are very polarizing. These are annoying, because I am on the receiving end of this polarization living in D.C. and I find myself doing the same to my own disdain. This polarizing comes from a set of four words: Republican and conservatism, and Democrat and […]

The big 2-6 came and went. Good times. Thanks to everyone for coming out.

I’ve been using cryptography recently for one of my graduate school projects. I’m rusty. Hell, I’ve always been rusty, but I was able to track down my Applied Cryptography book. I begged my mom to buy this for me when I was in high school and she finally caved. I think […]

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No, not venereal disease, but Valentine’s Day. In honor of Valentine’s Day, I give to you my favorite slide show depicting this holiday. Cheers.
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Isn’t that the stupidest title for a newspaper article you’ve ever heard? I mean seriously, maybe the Onion could have done slightly better with Obama Joins Race With Goals Set Low.
But let’s really look at this for a minute. First, it is assumed that running for POTUS is a lofty objective. That’s […]

Below is an excerpt from an email I received today:
Democrat Keith Ellison is now officially the first Muslim United States congressman. True to his pledge, he placed his hand on the Quran, the Muslim book of jihad and pledged his allegiance to the United States during his ceremonial swearing-in.
Capitol Hill staff said Ellison’s swearing-in photo […]


I’m pretty sure I tried this with my Dad, and it came to the same end. It was worth a shot. Following being shotdown, I received a long dissertation.

I used to collect comics.  The Uncanny X-Men, X-Men, The Amazing Spiderman, Spawn, X-Men Unlimited, and Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight.  I was back home over the holidays and my Mom made me take this stuff back, along with other things I’ve forgotten, such as year books and my high school diploma.  (She still […]