… Heard a radio interview in which a Smithsonian official talked about gifts that have been rejected since they are too big. These include the America’s Cup Racing Yacht of Oracle chairman Larry Ellison, and Ellison’s ego. … Watching my computer last night, it occurred to me how glad I am Microsoft does not make automobiles. “Please do not turn off your car while we apply these 19,000 updates.” ,,, Former New York governor Eliot Spitzer, who left office for bad behavior is running for New York City comptroller against Kristin Davis, who served time for running a house of ill repute. We can just see the debate. “Madam,” the moderator says. “Are you addressing me or describing my occupation?” Davis responds. While news reports are denying claims Spitzer patronized Davis’ establishment, these two would make a good running mate, sort of a vertically integrated team of sleaze and we could have mayoral candidate Anthony Weiner out front waving the flag, or whatever he chooses to wave.. … Politics has taken its toll on level of trust we have in our leaders. Asked to define the phase “house of ill repute”, 20 percent of those surveyed said the House of Representatives.