Ed Cottrell

  • Workin’ for a Livin’

    In order to catch up from the disastrous start to my week, I had to find another gear if I was going to get my latest project partner-ready in time for said partner, in turn, to get it client-ready in time for delivery to the client today. It was a good project on a great…

  • Self-Immolation, 9th Circuit Style

    Today featured a classic effort at self-pwnage, presented by the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. The case is United States v. Beltran-Moreno. Best quote: In short, if the Beltrans’ sentences were to be altered, there appears to be only one direction in which they could go, and that is up —…

  • When it rains…

    Blogging hiatus: over. The last week or so was insane. We got slammed at work all week, went to look at houses – we’re a ways out, but you gotta start early – Saturday, then went to a housewarming party Saturday night. Sunday slowed me down – way down. I got some sort of stomach…

  • Taking a Break

    I am taking a break. I love blogging, but I’m frankly a little too crushed to do much of it right now. Between current events and my own take on where things are going in various arenas, I’m just not feeling like doing much blogging. I am happy to discuss just about any current topic…

  • An Economic Record for the Ages

    When the Bank of England does anything for the first time – it’s 315 years old this year, after all – it’s worth noting.