Boeing 737 MAX 9: The Comment Heard Around The World
A comment posted in Leeham News on January 16 convinced me the topic of Boeing 737 quality and safety needs a post here at emptywheel.
Author Archive for: Rayne
About Rayne
Blogger since 2002, political activist since 2003, geek since birth. Opinions informed by mixed-race, multi-ethnic, cis-female condition, further shaped by kind friends of all persuasions. Sci-tech frenemy, wannabe artist, decent cook, determined author, successful troublemaker. Mother of invention and two excessively smart-assed young adult kids. Attended School of Hard Knocks; Rather Unfortunate Smallish Private Business School in Midwest; Affordable Mid-State Community College w/evening classes. Self-employed at Tiny Consulting Business; previously at Large-ish Chemical Company with HQ in Midwest in multiple marginalizing corporate drone roles, and at Rather Big IT Service Provider as a project manager, preceded by a motley assortment of gigs before the gig economy was a thing. Blogging experience includes a personal blog at the original blogs.salon.com, managing editor for a state-based news site, and a stint at Firedoglake before landing here at emptywheel as technology’s less-virginal-but-still-accursed Cassandra.
Entries by Rayne
2024 Presidential Election: New Hampshire Primary Results
/127 Comments/in 2024 Presidential Election/by RayneOthers have done a better job with an economy of words explaining situations. The New Hampshire primary held yesterday is such an occasion. This is an open thread.
Trash Talk: Hot January in the D
/166 Comments/in Culture/by RayneThough 25F and cloudy in the D, it’s hot today where Detroit Lions’ fans are stoked out of their gourds for this next divisional playoff game. This is an open thread.
Breathing Room: They Live On
/101 Comments/in Culture/by RayneIt’s cold and snowy — perfect weather for queueing up an old cult classic. This is an open thread.
Welcome to 2024: New Little Habits, New Little Hopes
/161 Comments/in 2024 Presidential Election, Culture/by RayneAn open thread post which includes a cocktail recipe and a hortatory kick in the ass to start this new year.
Advent Week 4: The End of Stollen Time
/116 Comments/in Culture/by RayneWhile meditating on things stolen and stollen, the wait is ending and over. This is an open thread.
Candidate Trump Leaned on Michigan Canvassers to Deny Civil Rights
/80 Comments/in 2020 Presidential Election, Republicans/by RayneWho or what was the source of the recordings in which Trump and GOP chair McDaniel pressured Wayne County canvassers? Whatever the source, candidate Trump and the GOP chair tried to deny voters’ civil rights.
Advent Week 3: Ordinary Riches Can Be Stollen
/125 Comments/in Culture/by RayneWe’re in the deep end of Advent season. What fruited cakes have you run across this past week? Have you baked? This is an open thread.
This Is Why We Vote: Women Are Not Yet Full Citizens
/110 Comments/in 2022 Mid-Term Election, Democrats, Republicans/by RayneSomeone wrote in social media yesterday, “Don’t Vote.” Oh honey, no…
Advent Week 2: Prepare Ye The Way for The Stollen Ahead
/71 Comments/in Culture/by RayneHere it is, my first candidate for the stollen election. What bread/cake containing fruit did you make/buy/consume this week? This is an open thread.