by Tom | Apr 5, 2008 | Uncategorized
Looks like we shouldn´t be asking for more regulation – that will just drive more trades underground or otherwise disguised. Strange equilibrium: buyers are happy to pay the rates for loans, but banks will still not lend.
by Tom | Apr 5, 2008 | Uncategorized
Interesting concept: if migration is a source of economic prosperity and welfare, then don´t we need to know the average income for a Pole (wherever they live), rather than the average income per head in Poland.
by Tom | Apr 4, 2008 | Uncategorized
Talking to Caroline, we decided that Metaversary was probably a better name for our "Anniversary of getting together" which I had unstylishly called our gettingtogetherversary. Any way, if you are reading this on April 4th, it is today!
by Tom | Apr 4, 2008 | Uncategorized
Very interesting: Danza buys the New Statesman. Will he be the next Murdoch?
by Tom | Apr 2, 2008 | Uncategorized
Interesting to see more information on how we got where we are (asymmetric returns) and how long we might be there (Soros – a long time, Schwarzman – not so long).
by Tom | Mar 31, 2008 | IT
Summary: Panasonic KX-T7433 handsets, not sure which switch. No automatic summer time settings, so you have to do this to change the time. It may have to be done on the Admin handset – for us its the one that Night mode diverts to:Program**1234NextSet date/time...
by Tom | Mar 28, 2008 | Reading
Sounds like a little bit of work, but well worth it to stop greens rotting in the fridge. I found that turning the fridge temperature down just a tad increased longevity substantially.
by Tom | Mar 27, 2008 | Science
There is some more detail on what Kurzweil chooses to do to keep healthy. Amazing, when you think about it – just look at the pills for a start!
by Tom | Mar 27, 2008 | IT
A lifesaver if you get the white screen of death in WordPress, because you forgot to disable plugins before updating.
by Tom | Mar 26, 2008 | IT
My mobile shows your (pocket pc) mobile screen on your mobile and a pile of other useful things.
