by Tom | Aug 21, 2009 | Reading
As Jonny pointed out, there are some interesting mistakes in this article (was it Datamonitor or Datavision carrying out the research?). But “psychological recession”?! Just wait until interest rates start rising: that’ll get rid of any feelgood...
by Tom | Aug 20, 2009 | Reading
Great presentation of the restricted views across London, although I don’t see the one from Richmond Park to St Paul’s. Thanks to @mrchrisaddison for the link.I also like this marimekko presentation of some large and relevant numbers. This could easily...
by Tom | Aug 20, 2009 | IT
Now we are getting closer to always connected applications. All we need now is transparent switching between 3G and WiFi on the devices and we are sorted.
by Tom | Aug 20, 2009 | Business
There’s a brief primer on about any management methodology you might have come across. I wonder if we could plug each page into a bullshitometer to see whether any of them stand up to the simple English test?
by Tom | Aug 20, 2009 | Reading
Good old mash.Occasionally I would catch the eye of a friend and we would communicatesilently our secret desire to talk about cooking or gardening, but thenthe moment would pass and I would say something unbelievablypredictable about Robin Van Persie and then he would...
by Tom | Aug 20, 2009 | IT
My WordPress install has occasional bursts when it can’t auto-upgrade plugins or itself. There has been an issue with image upload through ScribeFire as well. I’ve tried various things that haven’t worked. This is the first time that I’ve seen...
by Tom | Aug 20, 2009 | Reading
I’m liking the idea of Shapeways 3D printing. Some interesting thoughts about it on John Robb’s blog. I guess the argument is right: people won’t own their own one, but will either order 3D printed objects like they would photos through Shutterfly or...
by Tom | Aug 17, 2009 | Business
Great list of competencies and skill sets for all kinds of job positions. Useful reference for anyone putting together job specs.
by Tom | Aug 15, 2009 | Reading
I think as usual the Onion has the right answer: Americans without health insurance attack plan to give them health insurance.No society has a model healthcare system: the “but people will die” argument means emotional compromises are always made somewhere...
by Tom | Aug 13, 2009 | IT
Sweden sounds to have a sensible solution to the security issue on medical records:Require the patient to consent to access (at doctor and nurse level) each time or for a limited period (save in emergencies, but log that it was an emergency).Log everyone who accesses...
