I just changed the sub-title for this blog. This is because of one of my New Year’s resolutions for 2010. This blog doesn’t really focus on Druidry, it is more of a record of my view on the world around me and what is happening out there. Hence, the change. One of my resolutions is to actually post more often, and with more interesting content, here. I seem to be doing fairly well, at least so far. Anyway, drop by again to see if I can actually stick with it this year 
Well, it’s official. Shawn Graham, our esteemed Premier, is a first-class, grade A, idiot. The current Liberal government is all set to sell off all of the most valuable parts of NBPower to HydroQuebec. And basically at a fire-sale rate. HydroQuebec is simply going to pay off the debts owing on these assets, and promise not to gouge us for the next 5 years. After that, the rates will be tied to the rate of inflation, and to “new developments”. What the hell are new developments? Also, Shawn Graham has alluded to the fact that there is a formula in this deal to calculate what future rates will be. What is this formula? I have degrees in physics and computer science. I’m pretty sure I won’ t be stumped by the math. So common Mr. Graham, show us the money. Also, I have not heard any mention about guaranteeing power supplies, or guaranteeing infrastructure. If it becomes more profitable for HydroQuebec to sell power generated here to the US, what will stop them? As far as I can see, we would be left quite literally in the dark. And as for transmission lines, what is to stop HydroQuebec from saying that it is too expensive to repair transmissions lines to smaller communities? I have not heard any talk around these subjects. If anyone else has, please let me know. I would really like to know.
I’ve just realized that I’m starting to lose my chops for both programming and physics. Just like anything else, you need to practice to keep yourself up to snuff. So, I’m going to start working on my chops. There are going to be a series of pages that I’m going to start up this weekend. I’m thinking of a series of pages on Mythbusters for the science, and a series of pages on scientific computing. We’ll see if I can keep this up and actually get my edge back.
Well, I seem to be finding a really satisfying hobby, writing. I’ve worked out a mini-column deal with Linux Journal where I write a ~1000 word column for their UpFront section each month. It is really fun, since I get to explore really obtuse areas of the Linux command line. I’m posting it on the “Published Articles” page.
I’ve got ideas for columns for other magazines that I will be pitching. Right now I have more ideas pouring out of me then I can write down. I also have an idea for a book for atheist Druidry. I’m finding more and more people who are interested in it, but there are no real resources out there. I will probably post the introduction up here when it’s done, and I’m going to be pitching the idea to some publishers out there. Who knows, maybe I’ll actually be a formally published author.
I seem to be reaching a tipping point in my personal beliefs/actions. I think I’m coming to the realization that my time here really is limited, and that I need to prioritize the actions I take in my life. Maybe, even start taking actions?
Listened to: The Geologic Podcast: Episode #120 from the album “Geologic Podcast” by George Hrab