Monthly Archives for December 2010

A gadget lover’s descent into Luddite-ism

I love gadgets. Just ask anyone who knows me. I’m the proverbial heat-seeker when it comes to electronics. And, as we close out 2010 and look forward to 2011, I got to thinking about all the gadgets I’ve used in … Continue reading

31. December 2010 by Alex Neihaus
Categories: Digitoy | Tags: , , | 3 comments

thomas.gov needs a little more body-building so we can all use it

We all have leisure activities, right? One of mine is to read the actual text of bills pending in Congress. Hey, I have an interest in the legislative process — and I submit you do, too. The good news is … Continue reading

15. December 2010 by Alex Neihaus
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The Feds see “leaks,” I see the First Amendment at work

Absolutely everyone in the media is talking about WikiLeaks.org’s publication of a stunning number of diplomatic cables from the far corners of the American diplomatic world. There’s so much going on here, I don’t know where to begin. First, any student … Continue reading

01. December 2010 by Alex Neihaus
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