January 30, 2002

There were 2 posts published on January 30, 2002 (this is page 1 of 1).

California Dreaming On A Hot Winters Day

The record warm weather here has reminded me of my days in San Diego. Why do I work inside again?


RECORD WARMTH IS EXPECTED AGAIN TODAY AS A STRONG HIGH PRESSURE AREA REMAINS NEARLY STATIONARY OVER THE REGION. THIS HIGH PRESSURE WILL REMAIN STRONG THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT BEFORE GIVING WAY TO A COLD FRONT ON FRIDAY AFTERNOON.

UNDER MOSTLY SUNNY SKIES TODAY… HIGHS WILL REACH WELL INTO THE 70S WITH SOME LOWER 80S. SOME ALL TIME MONTHLY RECORDS MAY BE TIED OR BROKEN WITH THE EXPECTED WARMTH TODAY. FAIR SKIES TONIGHT WILL LEAD TO PATCHY DENSE FOG ESPECIALLY IN THE MOUNTAINS AND PIEDMONT. LOWS WILL BE IN THE 50S TO LOWER 60S. ON THURSDAY… EXPECT SOME INCREASE IN CLOUDS WEST… MAINLY SUNNY EAST. NEAR RECORD WARMTH AGAIN WITH HIGHS IN THE 70S.

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Contracting And Spying – One And The Same?

Walking through the still-darkened halls of my office, it occured to me that being a contractor is a lot like being a spy:

I wasn’t hired, I was “recruited.” I don’t work a job, I work an “assignment.” I’m tasked with fitting into the target organization as best I can. I pledge my loyalty to my onsite manager, though I really work for someone else. At the end of the week, I leave my timesheet at a dead drop and get paid through the mail. And occasionally my handler appears seemingly out of nowhere to check up on me.

The CIA is nothing more than Manpower with a bigger budget.

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