Semi-random thoughts

● I got a campaign e-mail from Mark Green, candidate for NYC Public Advocate, which includes his proposals for

GOVERNMENT 2.0: NEW TECHNOLOGY FOR A NEW DEMOCRACY

•Implement “Open 311” by making 311 accessible over the Internet in real-time.
•Make government information available in real-time through an “Open Data Directive” to leave the era of burdensome freedom of information requests behind.

along with other computer/internet-based proposals. But I really have to wonder how good he and he staff will be at these things--the e-mail started "Dear [Firstname]."

● I just ordered a 2-year calendar for 2010-11. I sure hope that isn't tempting fate.

● Does anyone really care what John McCain thinks anymore? (Well I suppose he's a better Republican voice than Rush Limbaugh.)