Random Rants

US Government Bans Books: According to the security guy that patted me down, it's not just lighters not allowed on flights, but our book capacity has been trimmed from 4 to 2.

Tivo and Netflix Need Each Other: Why don't they know what movies I have rented or watched? If it's in my rental queue and I saw it for free on cable, spare us both the hassle.

Who the Fuck is in Charge: China, Japan and Korea hold IOUs that can throw the economy into a hard lining and now we want to bankrupt Social Security so Americans can invest in assets even less under their control?

Airbus Search Engine: Unlike air travel, search is a good business, is France really feeling lucky?

Feedburping: When will my aggregator be able to tell when some has hit the rebuilt button on their blog so I don't have to hit the space bar 50 times?

Soap Bubble: This guy says VC is d-e-a-d in established categories, I take notice because it implies the same of entrepreneur returns. It's not just a wonderful contrarian moment, the irony of this bubble thinking is laughable. The more things stay the same, the more things change.

Who the Fuck is in Charge: Consumer debt is at an all time high, so we protect credit card companies who can't even protect our data? Society poses enough costs on those in poverty and want to contribute (especially those put in bankruptcy by contributing to the welfare of the sick). Compassion lost.

Ellison's Shadow: Ever notice that the only mobile deadspot left on 101 is in front of the Oracle headquarters?

Prescient Bumpersticker: Vote for John Kerry...to return full sentences to the White House. Had to squint to read it.

Hear Your Own Dogfood: Every time I see Steve Jobs walking down my street he is wearing earbuds.

Scottsdale Event Effect: Every conference there has attendees saying it's the best in their industry. Bay Area events always have good speakers. Location, location, location.