Author Archives: Brian

About Brian

Engineer. Aviator. Educator. Scientist.

Pressure to Live in the Norm

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Brian

I recently read a book that critiques “big corporatocracies destroying the little people”.  However, I’m left wondering if “big government to control them” is any better. Mortgage defaults these days are horendous.  Everybody over-bought what they should have. But defaulting wrecks your … Continue reading →

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Screwed: The Undeclared War Against the Middle Class

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Brian

I read Thom Hartmann’s book “Screwed:  Undeclared War Against the Middle Class”.  You can view other reviews by New Your Magazine and an opinion piece by the author on AlterNet. Here are the memorable points I came away with: There … Continue reading →

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Puppy Linux ver 5.2.5

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Brian

In December of 2006, I first used Puppy Linux and wrote about it in a prior blog entry. Back then, it was version 2.11.  You can download Puppy version 5.2.5 for free.  It’s only gotten better.  I also have a … Continue reading →

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If it’s not worth your time, change what you do

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Brian

I’ve worked a number of  contract jobs.  Once on contract, with open ended duty hours, each hour I work makes another hour of income. It’s very hard to stop working and go home! After all, when I get home, I’ll probably … Continue reading →

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Congress Can Redefine Reality

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Brian

Murphy v. IRS. In August 2006, the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia ruled the IRS is not part of the United States.  “Insofar Congress has waived sovereign immunity with respect to suits for tax refunds under 28 … Continue reading →

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