March 2008
42 posts
Thick vs thin
This is quite obvious, but I wanted to write it down so that in 10 years I can read it and be happy that I was right. The age of the PC is coming to an end. I see it every day at FactSet when pitching potential clients. We have two similar applications. Nothing but trouble with the PC-centric version, whereas the server-side is a hit. Not to mention how much easier it is for our engineers to roll...
February 2008
21 posts
Free! Why $0.00 Is the Future of Business →
Wired bringin’ a cool topic to the mass market
1 tag
Simplify Media →
Looking into this. Would be a cool way to open up my music collection without having to worry about keeping an iPod in sync.
“I view my life in a way … I’ll explain it to you, OK?” he told his...”
– From the aformentioned ESPN article on Tiger
ESPN - The year of living dangerously - Golf →
I need to read this
Congress hears Roger Clemens
Quick rant: why are our elected representatives spending their time on this issue?
Attention
Mike Fong, the poker player, is a huge hoser.
Airlines near Midway deal →
I’m torn on these privatization deals Mr Daley has been cooking up lately. The city, county and state have found themselves in a terrible financial mess, largely in part due to underfunded pension obligations. I’m not confident that the proceeds from these deals will not get squandered away. Besides, where do you draw the line on government provided public services? Although I believe...
Just attempted to write a post on language but my browser blew up. I’m on a plane back to Chicago ap in order to preserve the thought I will summarize.
Language
