Daily Archives: December 20, 2016

Hares, Damned Hares, and Statistics

Posted on December 20, 2016 by Robert Pogson

I love hares. I love them fried, boiled, roasted, stuffed, and even wild being fruitful and multiplying. If I had a yard full of mature trees and they visited to nibble on a few seedlings I wouldn’t mind. If I … Continue reading →

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Racism Triumphs With Trump

Posted on December 20, 2016 by Robert Pogson

“Trump’s Cabinet is the whitest since George H.W. Bush’s. And yet, this omission seems particularly glaring given that Trump is beginning his administration after a campaign that established a singularly antagonistic relationship with America’s largest minority group. There is certainly … Continue reading →

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France And Germany Get Free/Libre Open Source Software

Posted on December 20, 2016 by Robert Pogson

“Industry in France and Germany should embrace open source, the governments of both countries say in the closing statement of the German-French digital conference in Berlin on 13 December. Open source is a key driver for digital innovation, the countries … Continue reading →

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The End-times For USA

Posted on December 20, 2016 by Robert Pogson

“Gun ownership has traditionally been associated with the right wing in America but the election of Donald Trump has prompted some left-wingers to join gun clubs – and even start preparing for the collapse of society.” See Why US liberals are … Continue reading →

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