Archive for the ‘In the news’ Category
Just like when you’re not the lead dog …
Tuesday, June 26th, 2007I suspect this is a misprint
Tuesday, June 26th, 2007I like shiny tech toys as much as the next geek, but there may be a problem with the 1TB drives described here:
Seagate’s Barracuda 7200.11 and Barracuda ES.2 feature 7,200-rpm spin speeds, up to 32MB cache, average seek times of 8.5 milliseconds, and a 1.2-hour mean time before failure (MBTF) rating, according to Seagate officials.
A 1.2 hour MTBF? Really?
Remind me not to buy one, then.
Vote early …
Thursday, May 31st, 2007Lloyd Alexander, R.I.P.
Sunday, May 27th, 2007JunkYardBlog points to an obituary of Lloyd Alexander, who died on the 17th. He outlived both his wife and his adopted daughter.
I came across his books fairly late, but I’m glad that I read the Prydain Chronicles before seeing the Disney movie – I really didn’t care for it, and that would probably have turned me off looking for them.
I have two copies of the Prydain Chronicles (one hardback omnibus edition, and one set of paperbacks). The omnibus edition is currently lent out to a co-worker’s son. I also have a copy of Time Cat. I had no idea he had written as many books as he had.
They grow up so fast
Friday, May 18th, 2007I saw this billboard about a month ago along South Broadway. Until I saw a notice about the event in today’s paper, I had forgotten that I intended to post the photo.
This had me worried
Monday, April 23rd, 2007Then I reached the last paragraph, and got really worried … what if I’m wrong, and this letter isn’t satire?
Just don’t offer him any ladyfingers
Friday, April 13th, 2007I’d say, “Let’s give him a hand,” but that would be, in this case, gauche.
Via JunkYardBlog.
This is important
Wednesday, April 11th, 2007I doubt that there are any Colorado physicians who read my blog, but if you’re one, please read this. If you’re a Coloradoan, but not a physician, read it anyway.
I’m opposed to socialized medicine, but as I’m not a physician, I can’t personally help Dr. Hsieh debunk the claimed “consensus.” It sounds as though it might have parallels to the global warming “consensus.”
I had a little experience with the British medical system a few years ago. It wasn’t bad (apart from the effects the gastroenteritis had on the vacation), but I’ll always remember the doctor responding to one of my questions, “You Americans and your evidence-based medicine!”
Via Jed.
Something for everyone
Tuesday, April 10th, 2007The Curmudgeon’s Monday morning roundup can irritate everyone, either directly from the items he links, or as a response to his commentary.
Personally, I like his commentary. I’d add some of my own here, specifically on the stupidity of the Supreme Court ruling mentioned, but I doubt that I could add much worthwhile. It’s just another example of what happens when policies that ought to be based on science are determined by those who can spell the word, but don’t understand it – which seems to be happening more and more, lately.
I prefer “hexnut,” myself
Tuesday, April 10th, 2007They ran a contest to name a feature of Saturn’s atmosphere, and “Omphalos” won.