American Data Privacy and Protection Act ( H.R.8152) is a truly Digital Era legislation designed around the problems of managing chronically streaming data. The infrastructure updates are necessary to create the networks that lead to information transference but this legislation is designed to protect data and slow foreign ability to get that data. Thus, one is the hard structure and the other is becoming the operational rules. Whether its this legislation or another, there will be a need to protect data. The devil is now in the details as our national leaders debate each of its aspects, drawbacks, and potentials.
H.R.8152 - 117th Congress (2021-2022): American Data Privacy and Protection Act. (2022, December 30). https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/8152The blog discusses current affairs and development of national economic and social health through unique idea generation. Consider the blog a type of thought experiment where ideas are generated to be pondered but should never be considered definitive as a final conclusion. It is just a pathway to understanding and one may equally reject as accept ideas as theoretical dribble. New perspectives, new opportunities, for a new generation. “The price of freedom is eternal vigilance.”—Thomas Jefferson
Friday, January 13, 2023
The Digital Era American Data Privacy and Protection Act ( H.R.8152)
Sabre: The sport of steel on steel!
Fencing is a sport for those who want to test their skill one-to-one in the ring of steel on steel. One must be quick, polished, faster than lightning and know when to lunge and when to defend. All must be decided before the hand can respond to the brain leading to mm that feels like inches. It is a sport that has been used to develop people, militaries, and sports enthusiasts since the Sixth Century (See History of Swords).
(Ok I'm not that good! Basically I'm good enough for the really good players to practice on. I suspect they figure they can try out all the moves without having to worry about always getting hit. I don't stand like the newbies and every once in a while I find the hole and give it to them.)
I like this sport and haven't done it for a year so I figure I better go through some self practice before I fence with some of the regulars and feel embarrassed again for about two weeks. I try not to let certain skills decline and hedge certain other skills with new sports for well rounded development. You are always learning or you are declining.
( I also got my time down significantly on rowing in preparation for summer and I auditioned for a dance production so I need a week to recover and sabre uses different types of muscles and movements. You might not care but it does encourage those who want to get active and in shape to do so. No excuses. If your criticizing it sounds like you need to get out of the chair more. Ask any trainer, it takes diligence and effort to stay in shape. Do things you like and I like knowing about many things.)
"Never give a sword to a man who can't" dance. Confucius
Sports Explainer has an excellent interactive of some of the rules of sabre HERE. Here are the basics HERE
Are There Concerns the Santos Method Could be a "Legitimate" Way to Power and Money?
"Dogs Playing Poker" Marcellus Coolidge 1903 Source: ArtInContext |
I'm light R Republican but I would like everyone that is in our government to act with integrity in the best interest of the American people. When we elect candidates to important positions where they may not be qualified, misrepresented information, and have a shady background we have to consider the long term risks to the republic. In politics party often trumps national interest and short sighted thinking leads to much bigger problems in the future.
We need our best and brightest to take important roles in government because they are qualified to do so and can advance our American democracy (as defined by our philosophies and values). They make the best decisions for All Americans (i.e. not just their party.) When we elect on false information and then do not remove those individuals we have put politics above good national health and our own personal value systems. The decline in the trust of our institutions should be concerning and that should prompt us to be mature and professional about national governance.
Chewy for Congress! Kept the floor clean from food! Willing to press button for treat! Tough on socks! Partially potty trained! 5 years in a row! |
Thursday, January 12, 2023
Revamping the Military Supply Chain: Navy Secretary States There is Risk to Maintaining Supplies for Ukraine and the U.S.
Consider.....
Navy Secretary Warns: If Defense Industry Can’t Boost Production, Arming Both Ukraine and the US May Become ‘Challenging’
Why is Zoning Important to Economic Growth? Escanaba City Council Regular Meeting January 5, 2023
Source: Downtown Escanaba FB Page |
(What would be interesting is if they take a new zoning map and overlay the commercial properties for sale with a link to their listings. For example, if you open the Chamber of Commerce website , City Website, or perhaps Invest UP as well as the realtors you might find a zoning map with a commercial properly overlay so investors can see precisely the location, zoning description, open development sites, local commercial lenders ,etc. {One could even consider contact information and possible grants associated with the property}. Clicking the location pin will link to a listing realtors site.)
(If I was a real estate company I might want to help the city sell investment properties in ways that attract interest, jobs, revenue and improve the long term prospects for generating local wealth and prosperity. The web address can be a great place to point people interested in investing and becomes a useful tool for investment browsers {Big investors do their background research before making moves.}. As it becomes a useful tool more listings will be added. In the end, you have a live battery of commercial properties and a visual of city development assets. Match that with some federal, state and local grants if they apply and you might have a useful calling card for corporate interests. Not a vetted idea. Just a thought that probably would have merit if done well.)
In general, I would look to the market and the local resources for revenue generation. If you are zoning to create ease of attracting businesses and want to ensure there is land available for future growth that is great. For example, if you are open to different market opportunities you may want to simplify the zoning to create broader parameters that allow for more flexibility in attracting businesses.
Thinking long term can help avoid creating a colossal mess with business, commercial, and residential all mixed up in a way that it restricts future growth once businesses and/or residents start buying property. In other words, know what your vision is for the city and what you hope to attract to that area/zone. Zoning should encourage certain types of high impact businesses without being overly restrictive if the market changes.
The Brookings Institute put together a fairly solid discussion on the importance of improving zoning in 'Is zoning a useful tool or a regulatory barrier?'
In my theory, I would consider what I would like in the mid and long term for the City of Escanaba and what I expect the city can both offer and receive from the market. For example, if we want to attract design firms and prototype testing we might want to ensure the zoning will allow such businesses without restricting other opportunities if they emerge. The same can be said for any other firm types and the general needs of protecting the community and ease of commercial investment.
However, if one already has a company that is expected to come in and invest and needs a specific usage, change or exemption then that is a different case (I'm not saying that is happening I'm just saying that if you already know then great.). You want to ensure that business will be in compliance before breaking ground on projects. Often deals are going to have contingencies like changing zoning and/or other adjustments.
The EPA has a lot of resources on zoning and smart zoning. You can access that at EPA:Smart Growth in Small Towns and Rural Communities. Marquette, a nice city to the north (not quite as nice as Esky but whatever its my opinion) is mentioned for its waterfront planning and that might be of interest in terms of what worked and what didn't. This is where knowing people part of other projects helps in gaining insight to what could be reasonably applied to Escanaba. (Consider SME Esky, Rebuild Esky, Tourism Micro, Esky Start UP, Esky Smart City, R&D Invest, Global Investor Hedge, There is more but my fingers are tired. ☝ )
New Classified Documents Found: A Need for Better Document Management and Security?
Two presidents, looks like slightly different issues, but same problem of lack of document protection. So, no matter which way we slice the bread at the end of the day we must have a better document security process. That will mean we need to go back and find out what happened in both cases and fix the problem for the future. It makes no difference if on accident or purpose because there is a general lack of protection and management of top secret information.
On the surface it looks like different situations but again its just a matter of time and understanding. So let us let the process go forward as it should. This is also the time to ensure we understand where improvement should occur.
There are questions that arise as they relate to such things as an end date when someone/dept. has to return documents, who follows up to ensure they have been returned (My local library will demand I return free books eventually. 🤷), what occurs when they are not returned by a certain date, are there signatures of transfers, training on top secret documents or are there special places that these documents can only be used, etc.?
Its not an impossible situation to fix, and in business it would be easy. We are not in business and we are in politics. That will mean rationality will be part of the process but so will many other non-essential arguments that sort of muck up the central issues. i.e. why it takes so long to find simple solutions sometimes.
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Trenary Outhouse Classics Feb 25th 2023
If you haven't attended one of these outhouse races you are missing the fun. This sport doesn't stink and comes from a long line of outhouse athletes. Trained in the backwoods of the U.P. they come into town to contend much like our ancient Greek Olympians (Some might wonder why this sport hasn't made into the Olympics yet. 😁). Trenary Outhouse Classics Bring a team up and get in the race! Google Map Link. Stay in Escanaba for eats and treats.