Monthly Archives: October 2003

TCS: Tech Central Station – The Fairer Tax

Another call to abolish the national income tax and replace it with a national sales tax. However, this time there appears to be House and Senate bills proposing such a tax. In general, I favor a consumption tax. Of course … Continue reading

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Slashdot | Quantum Computing Breakthrough in Japan

Another step closer from obtaining a usable quantum computer — the topic of my thesis at KSU. Once we have QCs, all cryptography (other than quantum-based crypography) goes out the window. Of course, once we have QCs, all kinds of … Continue reading

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Slashdot | Quantum Computing Breakthrough in Japan

Another step closer from obtaining a usable quantum computer — the topic of my thesis at KSU. Once we have QCs, all cryptography (other than quantum-based crypography) goes out the window. Of course, once we have QCs, all kinds of … Continue reading

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moovl: built with Processing

Another cool widget from the people who brought you Sodaplay. Let’s you construct drawing that interact with gravity and friction. A little more ‘free-style’ than Sodaplay. You can also animate the drawings as well.

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moovl: built with Processing

Another cool widget from the people who brought you Sodaplay. Let’s you construct drawing that interact with gravity and friction. A little more ‘free-style’ than Sodaplay. You can also animate the drawings as well.

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kuro5hin.org || What’s really wrong with the United States medical system?

Interesting article about the US medical system and “how to fix it”. I’m not sure that I agree with all the author states, but there are some valid points. One issue not addressed in the article: Why does medical care … Continue reading

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kuro5hin.org || What’s really wrong with the United States medical system?

Interesting article about the US medical system and “how to fix it”. I’m not sure that I agree with all the author states, but there are some valid points. One issue not addressed in the article: Why does medical care … Continue reading

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Jonah Goldberg: Saddam responsible for WMD confusion

Another author suggesting that the whole WMD-are-missing-who-can-we-blame game could rightfully be blamed on Saddam. [Via Blaster's Blog]

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Jonah Goldberg: Saddam responsible for WMD confusion

Another author suggesting that the whole WMD-are-missing-who-can-we-blame game could rightfully be blamed on Saddam. [Via Blaster's Blog]

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Joe Millionaire meet Miriam

Just when you thought TV couldn’t get more tasteless… Sky TV was filming a Joe Millionaire type show. Men would vie for the affection of Miriam, a fairly good looking, er, um. Ever see The Crying Game? Anyway, the men … Continue reading

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