A simplified explanation of why Trump’s tariffs won’t work
Let’s review a very basic model of tariffs and see why they generally don't work.
Eliot Lear's Ramblings
Of Course I m Right!
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23 years after: The Harm of Fear
America’s War On Terror was a war on American ideals driven by fear. Let's hope for better.
Who Should Have Whose Back? Memo to the Washington Post
No, WaPo: Tech needs to have our backs.
What can the IETF learn from History? Lessons from Heisenberg
Can we learn something about inclusiveness from history? A look at the 1920 physics conferences.
The Israeli/Gaza War
Let there still be hope.
Ode to Di Fi
Diane Feinstein was a force to be reckoned with, and she gave her all for San Franciscans, Californians, women, the LBGTQ community, and America.
Republicans, pick one: win at any cost or support Democracy and rule of law?
Our way of life and form of government require the sternest possible punishment for those who would attack either. Republicans need to support America, and not just winning.
Thanks, Sam.
On Aoril 27th, we said להתראות to my dear Uncle Samuel Lear. Sam leaves very big shoes to fill. He is seen below with my aunt his wife and girlfriend, my indefatigable Aunt Joan Lear. Here are a few of my own memories. You know that fancy digital watch you have on your wrist? In Continue reading "Thanks, Sam."
Creating standard inventories for Ubuntu systems
Here's a tool to create standard SBOMs from Ubuntu distribution information.
Keeping that software up to date: how hard could it be?
Think you can keep everything up to date with the latest security fixes? Think again.