Coyote Gulch

Saturday, February 19, 2005

Software Patents
Simon Phipps: "Crocus patterns and patents croak."
11:06:53 AM

Social Security
Bull Moose: "Actually, the 'Godfather' of neo-conservatives, Irving Kristol, recognized many years ago that social security was a government redistribution program that did not promote dependency and provided a safety net for our parents and grandparents. Gary Bauer in his 2000 presidential campaign recognized this dynamic, as well. In short, social security advances family values."
Uppdate: Josh Marshall: "Bamboozlepalooza flops in North Carolina too."
10:28:21 AM

Global Warming
Wired: "A parcel of studies looking at the oceans and melting Arctic ice leave no room for doubt that it is getting warmer, people are to blame, and the weather is going to suffer, climate experts said on Thursday. New computer models that look at ocean temperatures instead of the atmosphere show the clearest signal yet that global warming is well underway, said Tim Barnett of the Scripps Institution of Oceanography."
Coyote Gulch has been advised to reserve judgement on Global Warming until he finishes Michael Crichton's book State of Fear.
8:45:13 AM

2004 Presidential Transition
Opinions You Should Have: "The Bush Administration today said that its credentialing of a Republican prostitute to the White House press pool was part of a job training and escort outreach initiative. 'It's part of a program of good works,' said Press Secretary Scott McClellan."
8:30:17 AM

Flora
2020 Hindsight: "All this rain leads to wildflowers!" Check out Susan Kitchen's links in this post. You'll start understanding the appeal of the desert southwest.
8:18:22 AM

Weblogging
Bob Ewegen comments on weblogs in his column in today's Denver Post [February 19, 2005, "Jefferson would love the blogs"]. He writes: "If there are computers in heaven, Thomas Jefferson is following every word online and reveling in his electronic legacy."
Mr. Ewegen, of course there are computers in heaven as well as in hell.
7:52:13 AM

Colorado Water
Here's another story about the spirit of cooperation on water issues south of town, from the Rocky Mountain News [February 19, 2005, "Water woes unite communities"]. From the article: "A series of intense negotiations this week yielded a plan for the new district. County commissioners and water providers believe the legislature will approve...Under Colorado law, a water conservation district must be approved by state lawmakers. Then the district must seek the approval of voters within its boundaries to levy taxes. The region, one of the richest and fastest-growing areas in Colorado, has long relied on nonrenewable groundwater supplies to support its growth."
More background here, here and here.
7:25:28 AM

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