Month: February 2005

  • President Bush a “devotee” of Ayn Rand? News to me.

  • Score one for capitalism

    There have been a number of massive and violent riots in China by workers in Western-owned factories demanding more working hours. The companies set maximum limits on hours works in response to Western labor activists. In related news, Wal-Mart workers in Colorado voted against unionization in an overwhelming 17-1 vote against it. Question: exactly who’s…

  • Essential Windows Software Update

    I have a new entry to add to my list of essential software: Google’s Picasa2, an image management tool for all your digital photos. Google’s innovations in online services and software have always impressed me in the past, and their latest release is no exception. Picasa doesn’t introduce any revolutionary new features, but it does…

  • Michael Lewis of Bloomberg writes on why Hollywood hates to show how money is made. …Unfortunately, he doesn’t provide any answers.

  • Why No Blogging

    I’ve put on over 1200 miles in the last 5 days. I did a photo shoot for a Bat-Mitzvah in San Antonio, caught a fever in New Braunfels, ran out of gas near Katy, fried two fuses charging my laptop near Splendora, and got into a five car highway pileup (or rather my boss’ truck…

  • New Austrian Economics Discussion Form

    I am starting an online discussion forum on Austrian economics. The forum will facilitate discussion on Austrian economics, with sections for anyone interested in economics as well as academics. I am looking for moderators and anyone else who wants to help me launch it. If you’re interested, contact me and/or sign up at www.austrianforum.com

  • Rethinking Power Plugs

    Have you ever wondered why power plugs have the shape they do? The common American Type A design dates back to the original 1920’s two-pin plug design. Why are we still using 1920’s technology to power electric devices when virtually every other household technology has experienced rapid change and evolution? It turns out that everything…

  • Ayn Rand Centenary

    In the name of the best within you, do not sacrifice this world to those who are its worst. In the name of the values that keep you alive, do not let your vision of man be distorted by the ugly, the cowardly, the mindless in those who have never achieved his title. Do not…

  • Innovation in medicine

    Very cool: a pacemaker that sends monitoring signals by SMS and a pill bottle that sends reminders to your phone. Note that both inventions come from overseas – one of the consequences of the HIPAA regulations which have diverted funds formerly used to save lives to complying with government edicts.

  • NYC Photos Up

    I just uploaded my vacation photos from New York City to my website. Check them out!