Category: Politics
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SOTU

This post will be short. Did you watch the State of the Union last night? I spent the 9 o’clock hour tuned into Alaska: The Last Frontier, a very interesting show on the Discovery Channel about how families survive living in the wilderness. If you want a quick summary of the SOTU or even a good…
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Feds & Technology

In the last few days, several reports have emerged outlining steps the United States Federal Government is taking in realm of (personal) technology. These accounts are in line with what I recently told you in a post about Smart Speakers. When it comes to technology, privacy/security trumps EVERYTHING and the three (3) reports below are proof…
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The 13th

The 13th… as in the 13th Amendment. Have you ever read the exact text? I admit that I have not. Sure, I link to think that I generally know what it is about – it’s what freed slaves. Ava DuBernay, director of Selma, is bringing a history lesson to us all in the form of a…
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How to Vote in Every State

Voting can be tough because each state has different requirements. Some require ID’s, some don’t. Some state’s deadlines to register are in October; others are not. So how do you keep track? YouTube via the channel “How to Vote in Every State”. Simply pick your state and that’s it! Find your state’s video here. Also,…
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Google now shows campaign financing in search results

Google is making it easier to access the 2016 presidential candidates financial information. Announced today, you can now find results for the following directly in the search results: how their campaigns are funded (aka who owns them). If you’re wondering where this financial data comes from (you always should), Google shared it’s partner in the announcement itself, the…