Author Archives: Prescott

STRATFOR: Corruption and Why Texas is NOT Mexico

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Prescott

By Scott Stewart As one studies Mexico’s cartel war, it is not uncommon to hear Mexican politicians — and some people in the United States — claim that Mexico’s problems of violence and corruption stem largely from the country’s proximity … Continue reading →

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STRATFOR: Islamist Militancy in a Pre- and Post-Saleh Yemen

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Prescott

By Reva Bhalla Nearly three months have passed since the Yemeni capital, Sanaa, first saw mass demonstrations against Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh, but an exit from the current stalemate is still nowhere in sight. Saleh retains enough support to … Continue reading →

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STRATFOR: Immaculate Intervention / The Wars of Humanitarianism

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Prescott

By George Friedman There are wars in pursuit of interest. In these wars, nations pursue economic or strategic ends to protect the nation or expand its power. There are also wars of ideology, designed to spread some idea of “the … Continue reading →

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Food Experiments: North Beach Cable Cars

Posted on November 29, 2010 by Prescott

With some extra pancake batter this morning, I decided to whip up something savory.  Inspired by a savory truffle macaroon I had at the Ferry Building in San Francisco yesterday, I thought the batter might well duel some of my … Continue reading →

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STRATFOR: The Geopolitical Traveler

Posted on November 8, 2010 by Prescott

This is an AMAZING piece by George Friedman!  I love the comment on traveling through observation, which is what I seek to do when I travel.  I also respect his words when he says, “I should add that I make … Continue reading →

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Where did Theme Hospital go?!

Posted on October 20, 2010 by Prescott

One of my favorite old computer games was Theme Hospital, and my jaw dropped when I realized this was released back in 1997.  I miss the sarcasm involved in game play, the training of doctors to treat the weirdest names … Continue reading →

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Trends: Capacity Management

Posted on October 18, 2010 by Prescott

I’m noticing a lot more trends in managing excess capacity this year, across a wide array of industries.  One of the top Inc 500 businesses, in terms of growth, grew successfully with managing backhaul in the transportation industry, which means … Continue reading →

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The Award for the Least Technical Conversation of the Day!

Posted on October 17, 2010 by Prescott

I couldn’t help but overhear a conversation right in front of me today about purchasing automated external defibrillators. (AEDs) A couple of YMCA program directors were chatting in a hotel here in DC about the purchases they’ve made within their … Continue reading →

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Yet another reason I’m glad I stopped using Windows…

Posted on October 16, 2010 by Prescott

I got in a New York City taxicab this evening and had to laugh when I saw that my ride was brought to me by “Windows – Out of Virtual Memory” It amazes me that they’d use Windows to power … Continue reading →

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Smithsonian’s Renwick Gallery

Posted on October 7, 2010 by Prescott

If you’re ever near the White House, make it a point to stop by the Smithsonian’s Renwick Gallery.  President Kennedy saved the building from destruction in 1962 and, after a long history of government use dating back to the civil … Continue reading →

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