I’m thrilled and honored my readers have compared my science fiction techno-thriller, The Hidden Truth, to the likes of Robert Heinlein, Jerry Pournelle, and Orson Scott Card. Here’s a collection of some recent reviews. And thanks again to Paul Hsieh and Glenn Reynolds for introducing my novel to so many […]
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Now, recommended by Glenn Reynolds! The Hidden Truth is a science fiction thriller about a young man who uncovers a conspiracy to rewrite the history of science and corrupt society. Set in the Knoxville area, I worked in some great local history like the shameful use of eminent domain to […]
The Hidden Truth – Chapter 3 Notes These notes are loaded with spoilers and further explanation for Chapter 3 of my forthcoming novel – The Hidden Truth. I suggest you read Chapter 3 first before continuing. Ready? Let’s begin.
The Providence Journal has a fascinating piece on the little known story of domestic radio surveillance during WWII. The Intelligence Division of the FCC selected several sites in the U.S. to set up monitoring stations to listen for enemy spies. A wartime short movie featured the radio surveillance effort. The […]
LightSquared, the company that sought to re-purpose their satellite spectrum adjacent to GPS to a terrestrial wireless network appears to have suffered a fatal blow to their plans. Matthew Boyle at the Daily Caller describes the politics behind LightSquared’s maneuverings as the FCC’s Solyndra. Ars Technica has a good summary of […]
With tuition continuing to rise far faster than inflation, is higher education the next bubble to burst? Glenn (Instapundit) Reynolds still thinks so. And Paul Caron (TaxProf Blog) has more. What’s more, opponents of “for-profit” education continue to pillory the industry for their “shady” practices. Neil McCluskey at Cato has […]
Glenn Reynolds has a Popular Mechanics piece on the prevalence of police, security guards, and other officials who falsely think taking pictures of them is a crime. An excerpt: Here’s how bad it has gotten: Not long ago, an Amtrak representative did an interview with local TV station Fox 5 […]
Friday, the House held hearings on the dangers and evils of “for-profit” education. In a recent Mother Jones piece, subprime mortgage critic Steve Eisman is quoted as follows: “Until recently, I thought that there would never again be an opportunity to be involved with an industry as socially destructive and […]
Here’s a selection of some of the most interesting features we’ve seen on the Internet this week: Physicist Frank Tipler observes that a couple of the most prominent physicists – including Einstein and Feynman – owe their success not so much to raw intelligence or “brightness,” but rather to an […]
The Air Force launched a satellite with hyperspectral imaging capabilities this weekend, according to Popular Science. Hat Tip: Glenn Reynolds.
A few “Quick Picks” – highlights from the week past worth passing on… Glenn “Instapundit” Reynolds on the pending collapse of the higher education bubble. And Eight Reasons College Tuition is the Next Bubble to Burst. The “stars fell on” Alabama May 18, and now NASA’s looking for the meteorite. […]
Up to 10,000 Air Force GPS units may have been temporarily disabled in January due to a software glitch according to a recent AP story. Hat tip: Glenn Reynolds. The incident highlights the vulnerability of the Air Force to jamming and helps explain the urgency with which the Air Force […]
European researchers argue their results demonstrate that “medium to heavy” coffee drinkers receive no additional alertness from coffee – the sole benefit is avoiding headaches and withdrawal symptoms. Good thing I’m only a moderate coffee drinker – a couple of cups a day is my limit. Hopefully, that will be […]
Reuters summarizes sources of U.S. – China tensions: Currency and debt Trade and investment Tibet and Taiwan Diplomatic and military influence Internet freedoms See the link above for details. Hat Tip: Glenn “Instapundit” Reynolds (welcome back!)
You may recall the case of Richard Jewell, the security guard whose keen eye and quick thinking saved lives in the Centennial Olympic Park bombing in 1996. Jewell was hounded as a suspect for several months in the investigation that ultimately led to the conviction of Eric Rudolph in 2005. […]