Quietly embedded in things like Firefox are settings automatically turned on to “protect” you from the big bad internet. CIRA Candian Shield is one of these efforts – they “want to make…
Friendly Manitoba?
Manitoba has no less than 25 different vehicle licence plates available. Twenty two of those are some form of “support” or propaganda. It truly is the land of confusion when it comes…
The Authority Song
The trend towards authority, compliance, and obedience continues virtually unnoticed. Imperceptibly, government departments everywhere have been changing their names to convey a new, more domineering stance. They have all become an “authority”….
The Vilas la Colina Experience
Vilas la Colina is condominium complex on the road to Ocotal from Coco in Guanacast Costa Rica. With three different grounds levels, it has a total of 86 units and 7 pools….
VXDiag Nano – Tech2 Alternative
More economical than the purchase of a Tech2, the VXDiag VCX Nano was a promising alternative. At $100, it certainly comes in for a lot less. Of course, you do need to…
The Fall of the House of Information
December 2024 Russia blocked residents in Dagestan, Chechnya, and Ingushetia from outside internet access for a weekend, testing their sovereign internet. It was extremely successful restricting almost all VPN access as well….
That’s Leadership?
At no time in our history has a lack of high calibre leadership been more apparent. Politics today seems littered with more like what resembles school yard bullying than a gentlemanly diplomatic…
To Kill a Mockingbird or Economy
There is no denying change in US policy. It has everyone taking, but what is the end game? Is it really about making America great? Trump’s self admission that he prefers to…
Why Climate Change Isn’t a Thing
We are all inundated with messages of how climate is changing and people must ultimately be responsible for such change. There may be some truth to the latter part but not in…
Another 1.5 Hotter?
Hear ye, hear ye! The drum beats and bells ring to the alarmists new decree. Global temperatures are up more than 1.5C! Oh my gosh, we are all going to perish. Of…