Monthly Archives: August 2008

Wang Xin, Chinese Girl

Posted on August 20, 2008 by jbordeaux

Listening carefully to the commentary about a certain young platform diver representing China, I pick up some language odd to my Western ear. Pausing the DVR, I ask my bride if she heard. I rewind, and listen again. “initially, she … Continue reading →

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Will This Product Make the Portal More Functional?

Posted on August 16, 2008 by jbordeaux

With slight editing, this question was posed to me this morning.  The product in question was an RSS service, of questionable value on many levels.  For one, employees are not blocked from using their own RSS feeders, so those who … Continue reading →

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What if there were only one regime for classified information?

Posted on August 3, 2008 by jbordeaux

Today, a security clearance from the Department of Defense still earns you a “Visitor, Escort Required” badge from the Department of Homeland Security. Or most intelligence agencies. The reverse is also true. The reasons why aren’t important. The organizational histories … Continue reading →

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