by Tom | May 22, 2008 | Uncategorized
Jamie Whyte on why government needs at least a 20% return on spending. It all hinges on how you measure the cost implications of collecting tax, but here is my summary: For tragedy of the commons services, government should run them (otherwise I´d stuff my...
by Tom | May 21, 2008 | Uncategorized
Wiffy still has issues using the home computer to watch ER. But she is getting increasingly good at mobiles, web surfing, and the like. I wonder if I should worry.
by Tom | May 21, 2008 | Uncategorized
Good celeb? spot: Nick Robinson of the BBC crossing my path in St James´ Park.
by Tom | May 20, 2008 | Uncategorized
Central banks have often been made independent to prevent the government setting interest rates for political reasons. Jean-Claude Trichet makes a compelling case for keeping this state of affairs – and that inflationary wage rises will kill a generation of...
by Tom | May 20, 2008 | Uncategorized
Apparently the French have held back the tide of obesity compared to other countries. While there appears to be some science behind the article (unusual for the press today), more interesting is the stereotyping running through the comments. Brilliant.
by Tom | May 17, 2008 | Uncategorized
Pete (who has just been to Bulli – so jealous) points me to Muto – an amazing movie created through the medium of graffiti. So much planning, so much time. Joyful.
by Tom | May 17, 2008 | Uncategorized
Firefly is really odd. You can see other people´s cursors moving around the same page you are viewing. And then you can can chat. Feels like tadpole flirting. A solution looking for a problem?
by Tom | May 17, 2008 | Uncategorized
Interesting research angle: does the size of the cabinet affect the country´s efficiency (smaller cabinet is better)?
by Tom | May 14, 2008 | Uncategorized
So I was sitting in the garden reading the papers this weekend when I picked up the Observer magazine (a relatively infrequent occurrence). I thought I recognised the guy on the cover, but wasn´t sure. Reading the article made me certain – it was the Jamie...
by Tom | May 13, 2008 | Uncategorized
Taking drugs hasn´t really got the same attention as "green", "organic" or "climate change". But this is an interesting take: should we castigate coke users for the harm they are directly causing?
