Recession: What’s in a Name?

Jul 25, 20227 min read

The White House kicks off its effort to change the most commonly accepted criterion of recession: two or more successive quarters of negative GDP growth.

Internet of Things: How to Remotely Monitor Propane Tank Level via Raspberry Pi

Jul 18, 20228 min read

For less than $100, a little coding and a small circuit, you can remotely monitor a propane tank from anywhere.

Introducing Seattlebrief.com: Local Headlines, Updated Every 15 Minutes

Apr 27, 20224 min read

I’ve built a news and commentary aggregator for Seattle. Pacific Northwest headlines, news and views, updated every 15 minutes.

Washingtonians, How’s your State of Emergency Going?

Apr 12, 20226 min read

Governor Jay Inslee of Washington was the first to declare a State of Emergency, and he may be the last one to rescind it. “Never…

Speculation about Musk’s Intentions with Twitter Goes Into Overdrive

Apr 11, 20226 min read

Musk decides not to join Twitter’s board, which likely portends poison pill adoption by Twitter, and potentially moves toward greater stake by Musk.

We Need to Talk About The Crisis in Young American Men

Apr 2, 20226 min read

There’s a conversation we’re not having. How are the young men doing in your life?