I posted a couple weeks ago on creepy botnets placing tens of thousands of orders on the nation’s electronic exchanges. Both Reuters and the Wall Street Journal now report that the phenomenon— which now seems to be called “quote stuffing”—  is under investigation by the SEC and the CFTC.   Quote stuffing is now suspected of […]

I’ve lived on the planet a certain number of years, and during that time I’ve made observations about my fellow humans and the state of the universe in general.   Over the years I have come to some conclusions. Most of my ideas about life are hardly original, but a few seem to have originated with […]

Tonight’s dinner: tequila-up-the-butt chicken roasted on the outdoor grille, sweet corn from the farmers’ market, gazpacho featuring tomatoes from Pat and basil from Jane.  It’s great having friends who garden.

The Onion announced that Time, the beloved children’s magazine, will now be accompanied on the stands by Time Advanced, a magazine for grownups that contains actual journalism!  (The video comes with special added zombie for extra bite.) [Makes me glad I subscribe to The Economist, actually] TIME Announces New Version Of Magazine Aimed At Adults