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The definition of “glitch” covers almost a whole p…

The definition of “glitch” covers almost a whole page of text.

“Glitch” is a Formal Liability Insurance Term

“Glitch” is a formal liability insurance term used by the Hartford to describe IT issues it covers. Guess it is more inclusive than “bug.” The definition of “glitch” covers almost a whole page of text.

Beautiful day for a train ride. Potomac river vie…

Beautiful day for a train ride. Potomac river view on a clear day. #VRE

VRE Delays

Yesterday the first VRE train of the day killed someone, literally.  No one said, but I am guessing a suicide where someone jumped in front of the train. Suicide or accident, it affected 5000 commuter who did not get to work on time and probably 30000 more from the added traffic on I 95 north from Fredericksburg.  Was the victim so self-absorbed that he could not see the effect his act would have on others? Or, are we (the others) so self-absorbed that we dwell more on the problems he caused for us instead of being empathetic to his plight in the world?  Your call.

One strike from a perfect game. No-hitter for Max…

One strike from a perfect game. No-hitter for Max Scherzer. And I was here in person. #gonats

40 today! (In HEX)???? #oldgeek #birthday

40 today! (In HEX)???? #oldgeek #birthday

At the train station this morning. 10 middle aged…

At the train station this morning. 10 middle aged white men. All staring at their smart phones. #mobilezombies

That regression that you know works. Run it. I jus…

That regression that you know works. Run it. I just did and…..ouch!!! #testing

Cracker Barrel – Super Bowl Sunday – empty.

Cracker Barrel – Super Bowl Sunday – empty.

Happy Birthday to all Marines.

Happy Birthday to all #Marines. I retired 21 years ago. Served 20. We all gave some. Many gave more. Some gave all. #SemperFi