Happy Saturday to all our loyal readers. I assume and hope that theirs is happier than mine, as I've had the distinct displeasure of watching helplessly as my computer tries to fight back the miserable "Tukpat" trojan malware that it somehow contracted. Strangely enough, the virus appeared only after having our local Best Buy examine a problem with the video card. Damn Geek Squad.
Anywho, I've got some time on my hands while I wait for my computer to get finished downloading the latest Windows Service Pack, so I have been browsing the news. NPR wrote an interesting article that documents the decision made on the part of Army Corps of Engineers (ACE) officials to release water from spillways on the Missouri River. It goes into how they make the decision, what guides their thinking, etc. It's an interesting read for anyone who's interested in why the ACE chose to ruin the livelihoods of our defenseless agricultural producers. However, it did get me thinking, "Why is this such a tough decision?"
