the CALEA expansion proposed by the FCC would “require that people get permission to innovate” and would also create “regulatory barriers to entry.” “The FBI gets veto on new companies,” according to Templeton. Another, more threatening aspect of the regulation is its mandate that a “back door” be built into all Internet-communications hardware and software [...]

I’ve been trying to think of careers as they relate to martial arts lately since it’s something I love so much. Here’s my list so far.

Martial arts instructor
Stunt man/screen actor
Professional fighter
Bouncer/Private security person
Military

I can’t think of anymore.. so you guys should help me out. Any other ideas? BTW don’t just suggest ones [...]

Yes. another life update. how exciting.
I’ve been making a lot of progress this week. Programming I’m doing much better. My projects are nearing alpha stages for full testing. Nearing meaning there’s probably a week or two left of coding for me to do if I continue at this pace.. hopefully I’ll be [...]

I really like this one. I like how it’s a natural panorama. I made a wallpaper version for all of you just because I thought you’d probably use it ;)

Most Democrats in office stand up for personal freedom.
Most Republicans in office stand up for economic freedom.
Politicians vote very similarly to what most people would say their party stands for.
People who consider themselves republicans are currently all a bunch of crazy, white, extremely religious hicks and it’s always been that way.
People who consider themselves democrats [...]

I’m watching C-SPAN right now.. it’s a recording of a Senate Commerce Committee hearing from this Thursday about internet regulation. They’ve mainly been discussing the regulation of spam, spyware, and pornography. I just read a piece on Mises about a department of internet security that was posted on Friday which makes me think [...]

tons of emotion.. good.. happy emotions. its nice to be able to absorb all of that. its a feeling of happiness i havent felt in a really long time.. its good to feel again

I was just looking at this piece today.. man.. really makes me want summer to be here. I want to sit outside everyday at sunset and just soak up the life of the sun. I can feel it now. It’s somewhat humid, but also cool enough to be outside comfortably. Freedom [...]

Lauren was telling me about how someone was pressuring her to buy cigarettes for him today (he was too young to buy). She told him no; my instant response was the same when I first read it, but then I thought about it a little more.
Dare I not challenge the state and its age-limit [...]

This article was written in 2006. Please see the notes and comments for more up-to-date information about available IDES. All that are listed here are still viable, but there is new information below.
Getting settled in with a good editor for RoR is hard.. especially if you’re new to the game. I use [...]