Spaf's Thoughts

Too many people are prone to accepting hype and myths about computing, and that often leads to poor decisions. 20 years ago, my first post in the CERIAS blog addressed an example — the folk wisdom that monthly password changes improve security — a myth th…

Something brought the movie Ghost in the Shell to mind, and I cannot quite place what.

Washington DC — Hold for Release April 1, 2026 HHS Secretary Robert F.

Researchers claim to have found a megastructure and a second Sphinx buried beneath the current Sphinx in Egypt.

For my US-based friends, Thursday is Thanksgiving, traditionally celebrated with a large meal with family and friends.

One aspect of being a little gullible and not at all concerned about appearances, is that I will dress in costume for a good cause.

Ok, this is actually in two related parts.

TL;DR: To make a tax-deductible (in the US) contribution, visit this link, pick a way to donate, and when presented with the option to select an area to which to donate, click “Give to an area not listed above,” type in “Spafford Endowment,” and fill in t…

It’s November 7, and all the major media outlets (finally) called the election for Joe Biden/Kamala Harris.

As I type this, I am being inducted as a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.