Ontario Emperor

This song didn't make the "When Madonna Was Hot" series that I'm running in my Empoprise-MU blog, but it almost did. - Ontario Emperor

"The Dora the Explorer bit was hilarious. So will Disney get into the battle? Don't know if Kimmel is following this." - Ontario Emperor

"The US Congress has voted to lift restrictions on relations with Cuba imposed by the Bush administration." - Ontario Emperor

Los Angeles radio talk show host Bill Handel spent some time discussing this Tuesday morning. His point is that Central and South American governments, which have established relations with Cuba, are looking at us like we're crazy. Handel also noted that Obama opposed sanctions in the Senate, supported them on the campaign trail (because he needed votes from south Florida), and is now drifting toward opposing them again. You could call it flip-flopping, or you could call it walking a tightrope. - Ontario Emperor

During the campaign, there was a marked shift in Cuban Americans supporting Democratic candidates, even given a strong Republican identification (something like 70% of Cuban Americans identify Republican); one reason could be due to pandering, but I think you need to take into account the travel restrictions made by Bush (which negatively affect Cuban Americans, even those who are anti-communist), the increased concern over other issues beyond anti-Communism (like the economy), and, as morbid as it sounds, the dying off of people who were adults during the time of the revolution. - Mark Trapp

If I may also be morbid, the same "dying off" is occurring in Cuba itself. And I bet that the old guard is terrified at the prospect of normalization of relations; imagine what will happen when a bunch of young American tourists show up in Havana, demanding unfettered access to their Facebook accounts while on vacation. And why can't they get HBO on the hotel TV? - Ontario Emperor

"Disclosure - I provide computer software to law enforcement agencies. However, I believe that some of the speculation of law enforcement agencies ganging up on innocent citizens is overblown - primarily because there is little incentive for law enforcement agencies to work with each other. For example, while it is technically feasible for agencies to exchange information, the completion of an inter-agency agreement to share information is often a stumbling block. I know nothing of CrimeDex, but I would suspect that agency restrictions on sharing information would apply for stuff placed on CrimeDex in the same way that it would apply for stuff placed on U.S. or Canadian government-owned networks." - Ontario Emperor

"...what if he was out until, say, Julyish? Just wondering." - Ontario Emperor

"It should be noted that Steven continued the conversation in the comments at this David Risley post." - Ontario Emperor

"This is a case where the memories definitely lasted longer than the pictures. I'm sorry that so many of the pictures were corrupted, but happy that you all had a good time." - Ontario Emperor

"Well, you wonder where a person would wear the Burger King body spray that was previously discussed in the Inquisitr. I guess the Whopper Bar would be the place to wear it." - Ontario Emperor

++ OE hehe. - Zu from AOD

"Every single comment you post on another blog is an outpost for your blog. That means that it represents YOU and your blog to that blog’s audience. So, use it as an opportunity to carry your brand over to that audience." - Ontario Emperor

"The irony is, Sebelius has actually implemented policies that have reduced the number of abortions in Kansas, mainly by pushing for better social-service programs and healthcare. Baptist Press, the news service of the conservative Southern Baptist Convention, reported recently that some evangelicals are impressed by this. Fifteen Christian leaders, including some evangelicals, have signed a statement endorsing Sebelius' nomination." - Ontario Emperor

"Disclosure - I provide computer software to law enforcement agencies. However, I believe that some of the speculation of law enforcement agencies ganging up on innocent citizens is overblown - primarily because there is little incentive for law enforcement agencies to work with each other. For example, while it is technically feasible for agencies to exchange information, the completion of an inter-agency agreement to share information is often a stumbling block. I know nothing of CrimeDex, but I would suspect that agency restrictions on sharing information would apply for stuff placed on CrimeDex in the same way that it would apply for stuff placed on U.S. or Canadian government-owned networks." - Ontario Emperor

This was cited in the HS Daily Wire article "Job applicants especially susceptible to identity theft." http://hsdailywire.com/single... - Ontario Emperor

One of the ramifications of the digitization of data - and something that President Obama will have to address - is that it's so much easier for data to move around today. In the past, you'd have to be physically present in a room with the key to the file drawer to get at private data. Today, an improperly secured system can be accessed from anywhere in the world. - Ontario Emperor

Those who lose their jobs during an economic slow down tend to respond to dozens of ads in newspapers and on the Internet in search of a new job; they thus become more susceptible to identity theft scams - Ontario Emperor

Well, if there is "some investment required," perhaps they'll hand over their checking account numbers too. - Ontario Emperor

Unmanned machines now carry out more and more military and police missions; soon these robots will be allowed to make autonomous life-and-death decisions: when to shoot -- and at whom; a philosopher argues that we should be more mindful of the ethical implications of this trend - Ontario Emperor

The EC Court of Justice ruled that airlines cannot remove items from passengers' baggage unless these items have been included in a publicly available banned-items list; rule comes as a result of a passenger suing an Austrian airline for removing his tennis rackets from his baggage - Ontario Emperor

"Steven, inasmuch as I've currently maintaining several blogs in addition to my most semi-popular blog, I've been meaning to respond to this post. But it took me eight days to get around to writing a response. While my situation is unusual, inasmuch as my main blog isn't devoted to a specific topic, and I've effectively carved content out of the main blog to populate the other blogs, your warning about spreading oneself too thin certainly has merit. I'll have to revisit this in a few months and see if I'm keeping up all of the blogs, or if I've given up blogging altogether and have resorted to poking people in Facebook." - Ontario Emperor

"It should be noted that Steven continued the conversation in the comments at this David Risley post." - Ontario Emperor

"This is a case where the memories definitely lasted longer than the pictures. I'm sorry that so many of the pictures were corrupted, but happy that you all had a good time." - Ontario Emperor

"Well, you wonder where a person would wear the Burger King body spray that was previously discussed in the Inquisitr. I guess the Whopper Bar would be the place to wear it." - Ontario Emperor

From the page: "The District of Columbia has been a leader in smart deployment of technology for years, boasting a succession of strong CTOs. Under Suzanne Peck's tenure, previous to Kundra's, D.C. was among the first to use SOA to rationalize software development efforts, to use XML to make government operational data open for mashups, and to deploy next-gen wireless technology for public safety and other agency usage. Kundra became CTO in 2006 and quickly staked out his own innovation focus. " - Ontario Emperor

A (white) co-worker mentioned that the love of his youth married and moved to Tennessee. For some reason I thought of this song. - Ontario Emperor

I thought that I had blogged on Speech's subsequent career, but I guess I didn't. - Ontario Emperor

"Steven, inasmuch as I've currently maintaining several blogs in addition to my most semi-popular blog, I've been meaning to respond to this post. But it took me eight days to get around to writing a response. While my situation is unusual, inasmuch as my main blog isn't devoted to a specific topic, and I've effectively carved content out of the main blog to populate the other blogs, your warning about spreading oneself too thin certainly has merit. I'll have to revisit this in a few months and see if I'm keeping up all of the blogs, or if I've given up blogging altogether and have resorted to poking people in Facebook." - Ontario Emperor

"Stowe, thanks for sharing your thoughts. I've come to the debate several years too late, and by this time most of the conversion about pay per post is of the level "pay per post is bad, end of subject." Your explanation was most helpful." - Ontario Emperor