February 28th, 2005
President Bush a “devotee” of Ayn Rand? News to me.
Archive for February, 2005
February 27th, 2005
Score one for capitalism
There have been a number of massive and violent riots in China by workers in Western-owned factories demanding more working hours. The companies set maximum limits on hours works in response to Western labor activists. In related news, Wal-Mart workers in Colorado voted against unionization in an overwhelming 17-1 vote against it. [...]
February 27th, 2005
Essential Windows Software Update
I have a new entry to add to my list of essential software: Googles Picasa2, an image management tool for all your digital photos. Googles innovations in online services and software have always impressed me in the past, and their latest release is no exception.
Picasa doesnt introduce any revolutionary new features, but [...]
February 23rd, 2005
Michael Lewis of Bloomberg writes on why Hollywood hates to show how money is made. ...Unfortunately, he doesn’t provide any answers.
February 15th, 2005
Why No Blogging
I’ve put on over 1200 miles in the last 5 days. I did a photo shoot for a Bat-Mitzvah in San Antonio, caught a fever in New Braunfels, ran out of gas near Katy, fried two fuses charging my laptop near Splendora, and got into a five car highway pileup (or rather my boss’ [...]
February 6th, 2005
New Austrian Economics Discussion Form
I am starting an online discussion forum on Austrian economics. The forum will facilitate discussion on Austrian economics, with sections for anyone interested in economics as well as academics. I am looking for moderators and anyone else who wants to help me launch it.
If youre interested, contact me and/or sign up at www.austrianforum.com
February 3rd, 2005
Rethinking Power Plugs
Have you ever wondered why power plugs have the shape they do? The common American Type A design dates back to the original 1920s two-pin plug design. Why are we still using 1920s technology to power electric devices when virtually every other household technology has experienced rapid change and evolution?
It turns [...]
February 2nd, 2005
Ayn Rand Centenary
In the name of the best within you, do not sacrifice this world to those who are its worst. In the name of the values that keep you alive, do not let your vision of man be distorted by the ugly, the cowardly, the mindless in those who have never achieved his title. Do not [...]
February 2nd, 2005
Innovation in medicine
Very cool: a pacemaker that sends monitoring signals by SMS and a pill bottle that sends reminders to your phone. Note that both inventions come from overseas – one of the consequences of the HIPAA regulations which have diverted funds formerly used to save lives to complying with government edicts.
February 2nd, 2005
NYC Photos Up
I just uploaded my vacation photos from New York City to my website. Check them out!