by Tom | Nov 8, 2011 | Reading
Classic stuff. I particularly liked the paint colours, so I’m delighted they have been mocked up (fuckweasel and effervescent shitstain, especially). In the 50-26 list, I enjoyed 48, 44 and 30. In the 25-1 list, I enjoyed 20 (should have been moobs, though), 18,...
by Tom | Nov 7, 2011 | Business, Reading
I had no idea how tiny BP, Shell and Exxon were in the scheme of things. This also gives a hint as to how much money the state-backed oil companies bring in to their home countries each year (vs, e.g. Exxon quarterly profits of $10bn) McK wonders whether there will be...
by Tom | Nov 7, 2011 | Reading
Must read Goldacre on data analysis.Funnel plots are not something I knew much about, but of course it makes sense that you would expect more variation in smaller sample sizes. All data comparing cities and countries should be put through this kind of wringer. DIY...
by Tom | Nov 5, 2011 | Reading
Great number plate. Respect. Craigengower Cricket Club 188 Wong Nai Chung Road, Hongkong, Hong Kong
by Tom | Nov 4, 2011 | Reading
The first 24 hours at Fukushima.Fascinating reading in terms of what worked and what didn't. Underground backup generators and water do not mix well. I imagine that 15m high backup generators and earthquakes don't mix too well either. 24 Hours at Fukushima...
