by Tom | Aug 2, 2011 | Reading
Now it’s over for a while, some reading. In Why We Don’t Need a Debt Ceiling, Surowiecki puts a clear case that the US debt ceiling should be abolished. It would lead to better decision-making and improve the governance of the country. I’m...
by Tom | Jul 18, 2011 | Business, Personal, Reading
Congratulations to Tom for winning The Apprentice. I think the Grauniad was a little snipy. Pellereau won, essentially, because he had the least rubbish idea, wasn’t completely objectionable and might make Sugar money. It’s not exactly a ringing...
by Tom | Jul 16, 2011 | Hong Kong / China, Reading
Today’s astonishing factoid from the South China Morning Post: in terms of residential floor space, China built Spain last year. Next year it will build Britain. Read that again. The article says that quality is inevitably compromised by this astonishing rate....
by Tom | Jul 13, 2011 | Reading, Tech
Stuxnet was the first modern cyberweapon: a targeted attack on a nuclear facility. We now know it’s possible, so we know it will happen again. How Digital Detectives Deciphered Stuxnet, the Most Menacing Malware in History | Threat Level |...
by Tom | Jul 11, 2011 | Reading
The respect is due to Ali who managed to get both Will and Kate to wave at her. I particularly like the fact he is leaning over to wave out of the window.
by Tom | Jul 10, 2011 | Reading
I was introduced to the work of Benjamin Fulford today. It is like the Daily Mash on steroids and not intended to be humorous. Wow, people pay for this stuff too. Read them all: this is just an example. Top level satanist assassination team has been...
