Security Roundup Friday 17 September 2010
In theory, using eye/iris scanners as a way of establishing the identity of visitors to the US seems like sort of a good idea, although you have to wonder why the US uniquely has this […]
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The US DoT Discovers the Word No, then Uses it for the Wrong Alliance Request
Amazingly, the Department of Transportation has discovered the word 'No' and used it in response to a request by two airlines to form an alliance. But – wouldn't you know it (at least in my
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The Latest Plane Quiet Platinum Noise Cancelling Headphones reviewed
It is a while since last reviewing any noise cancelling headphones, and so here is a review of a new model in the Plane Quiet series of headphones, these ones being the Plane Quiet Platinum
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Joby Gorillapod review – a great accessory
The Gorillapod is inexpensive (typically about $20), light, and takes up very little space in your travel bag. It is easy to use and versatile. It greatly extends the places where you can take pictures
The Japanese ‘protect’ Steve Jobs from hijacking his own plane?
It seems that Apple CEO Steve Jobs may have been caught trying to take some ninja style 'throwing stars' (shuriken) through airport security at Kansai airport in Japan. These are not allowed in carry-on bags,
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Link fix and Invitation to My 55th Birthday Party
1. Link corrections The message I sent out yesterday introducing the Front Sight Firearms Training Institute article series had some bad links in it. My fault, and my apology. The blog entry itself has been
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Where to Stay and What to Eat in Pahrump, NV
I've added a page on, obviously enough, where to stay and what to eat in Pahrump. Equally obviously enough, this is a supplement to the series released yesterday about the Front Sight Firearms Training Institute, there being
A Profound Experience I’d Love to Share With You
Good morning Apologies for no Friday newsletter, and for the very non-traditional nature of this one. I've been struggling to come up with the best way to write about the transformational experience I had in
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Weekly Roundup Friday 3 September 2010
Good morning And hello from Pahrump, NV, where I'm staying in a surprisingly good Best Western with huge rooms complete with fridges and microwaves, but in which the internet is glacially slow. I'd mentioned I'd
New Apple Products Announced – Summary and Analysis
Apple held its traditional September product launch event this morning in San Francisco. This is usually the time of year when they update their iPod range of products. This article is a more or less
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Lemur SafeDriver Vehicle Monitor Review
Here's an affordable device that allows you to electronically monitor how your car is being driven – for example, when lending it to your teenager. The Lemur SafeDriver monitor is one of a family of
Weekly Roundup Friday 27 August 2010
Good morning I am now back from a delightful 12 days in New Zealand. While I enjoyed the visit, I continue to be dismayed and aghast at the costs of everything in New Zealand, and found it
