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Tech

Concerns About Apple’s On-Device Image Fingerprint Scanning

Is there a real justification for turning every iPhone and iPad in America into an on-device CSAM fingerprint scanner?

Politics

Let’s Make a Green Deal

Progress is still possible even with a divided government.

Politics

My Joe Biden Story

A brief, long-ago moment with Joe Biden that speaks to who he is as a person.

Tech

Evaluating Apple One

Should you take a bite of this Apple?

Misc

Routines vs. COVID-19

COVID-19 has shredded many of our routines. You may need to make some new ones.

Misc

Lessons From Writing a Book

Good, bad, and interesting things about self-publishing my novella.

Politics

After Trump Loses

The election results will just be the first domino in a chain of events to come.

Misc

Harness the Power of Sound With Endel

I’ve been experimenting with new apps to see if any can help me cut through the gloom of 2020. By far, the most effective has been Endel.

Politics

Breaking American Democracy

With the Electoral College and the state-based Senate, the Framers of our Constitution wanted to avoid tyranny by more populous states over more rural ones. Republicans are now are edging close to the reverse.

Misc

The Brilliance of Brilliant.org

It's like learning with my high school Algebra II teacher. With Brilliant and Mrs. Lewis, this stuff somehow makes more sense, feels less intimidating, and is even kinda fun.

Politics

The GOP Has Become a Personality Cult

When voters become rubber stamps for one man's agenda, we all lose.

Voting From Outside the United States

Yes, you can be an American expat, not maintain a state residency, and vote in US elections.

Expat

The Face of the Enemy

Behold the female mosquito, nature's most effective killer.

Expat

Trapped At Home By Traffic

What happens when it's illegal to drive to and from your dead-end street?

Expat

Jakarta Traffic Insanity

Jakarta traffic is next-level, my friends.

Expat

TransferWise Borderless for Expats and Nomads

I'm currently experimenting with a TransferWise Borderless account and associated debit card. Thus far, I'm very pleased.

Tech

Indonesia Wants Licensed VPNs

It's not paranoia if they're really trying to monitor you.

Tech

Translation Fun With iOS Shortcuts

Yes, maybe I have little too much free time on my hands.

Tech

iPad Pro Adoration & What I Want in iOS 13

Maybe 13 can be a lucky number.

Entertainment

The Champion Deceiver: A Murderous Ode to Agatha Christie

I’m excited to announce the release of my first work of fiction! The novella-length book is a murderous ode to my favorite author, Dame Agatha Christie.