AUTHOR’S NOTE: This article chronicles my Jan 30, 2019 tour of the Nevada National Security Site. I primarily focus on the major tour stops. The details of the numerous locations inside the proving ground fill books and websites. I’ve linked to supporting material when appropriate. Because our group was not allowed to carry cameras, cell… Continue reading I spent my 50th birthday wandering a radioactive wasteland
Author: Scott Davis
Former newspaper journalist, now government webmaster. Life-long geek.
On Columbus Day and gun control
Popping in to update this blog, which I haven’t done in a long time. I’ve prepped blog posts, but never seem to hit publish. This entry – written on Columbus Day 2019 – shares two of my ideas for controversial issues facing the U.S. I’ve written to my federal legislators, but alas, I’m always blown… Continue reading On Columbus Day and gun control
The Midwest Writers Workshop inspires
I’ve not done substantial writing during the past eight years. Most of my work during my second act has involved writing for the web, social media, and this blog. My fascination with long-form writing hasn’t stopped, which is why I attended the 2017 Midwest Writers Workshop this past week. Held in my hometown and attracting… Continue reading The Midwest Writers Workshop inspires
Why Net Neutrality Is More Important Than You Know
Today was #NetNeutralityAction Day. Because I work with online communications in the public sector, this is an important issue for me. I’ve contacted my representatives in Congress with my thoughts. Trump’s FCC is currently attempting to roll back the Tittle II regulations which prevent broadband providers (i.e. Comcast) from charging added fees to content provides… Continue reading Why Net Neutrality Is More Important Than You Know
Why no man is an island
A new state law on July 1 requires children (those under 18 years of age) to wear helmets when riding in off-road vehicles. The law has some upset because it applies to actions on private property. Hoosiers are an independent lot, but the uproar doesn’t seem rational or logical to me. First, people are complaining… Continue reading Why no man is an island
A busy healthy past few weeks
Since losing about 60 pounds, I’ve attempted to remain active and take better care of myself. Two recent accomplishments: I’ve received my first aid and CPR certification from the Red Cross. I was a student in a class taught by one of my colleagues at work. I volunteered, since I usually sit next to the… Continue reading A busy healthy past few weeks
How Netgear and EyeFi have angered loyal customers
This past week, I’ve received “wonderful” news from EyeFi and NETGEAR: EyeFi is discontinuing support and service for their Eye-Fi X2 and earlier generation wireless camera cards. Netgear is shutting down the VueZone home wireless video surveillance system. Both companies want to EOL the technology and associated services to put more resources into the newer… Continue reading How Netgear and EyeFi have angered loyal customers
How Yellowstone National Park’s social media staff is handling a crisis
The staff at Yellowstone National Park is handling a public relations problem concerning a bison calf and doing it rather well. You can see the evidence for yourself on their Facebook page. To recap, two tourists spotted a starving and weak bison calf in the park and loaded it into the back of their SUV… Continue reading How Yellowstone National Park’s social media staff is handling a crisis
About that Sleepy Hollow season three finale…
FOX’s Sleepy Hollow has been an entertaining diversion for me for three seasons. The show – about a Revolutionary War solider appearing in present day America to battle demons – has filled a niche missing since The X-Files and Fringe went off the air. Essentially a supernatural police procedural, I found the historical aspects of… Continue reading About that Sleepy Hollow season three finale…
Celebrating fifty years of Star Trek music
For my belated birthday gift, my wife bought tickets to the Star Trek Ultimate Voyage Tour. We attended the concert at the Old National Center in Indianapolis on Friday, March 18. The event featured music from fifty years of the Star Trek, spanning both the TV series and movies. The scores were performed by a… Continue reading Celebrating fifty years of Star Trek music