Monthly Archives: September 2006

Theodore Dalrymple Tells it Like It Is

Posted on September 29, 2006 by Ian

Here’s an article. Actually, Theodore Dalrymple is is pen name, his real name is Anthony (A.M.) Daniels. This is a very interesting interview with him. A must listen. I get the Ideas podcast and listen to it on my iPod … Continue reading →

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bookofjoe: Treadmill Office Hits MSM Big-Time — Angela Leitner takes it to the next level

Posted on September 29, 2006 by Ian

Walk while you work, at 0.7 miles per hour. bookofjoe: Treadmill Office Hits MSM Big-Time — Angela Leitner takes it to the next level

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Various shortcuts for programs

Posted on September 29, 2006 by Ian

The Joel on Software Discussion Group – Best tips that no one seems to know about?

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Maps of Kuwait

Posted on September 27, 2006 by Ian

There is Google Maps of course, which has very good resolution. And there is also this link http://gis.baladia.gov.kw/ You may need to wrestle with it to get it to go into English not Arabic. If you click on the menu … Continue reading →

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Daily Dose of Excel – New Charting Utility – Dot Plots

Posted on September 27, 2006 by Ian

Daily Dose of Excel » Blog Archive » New Charting Utility – Dot Plots

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Secure Your Expensive Checked Luggage, Pack it with a Gun

Posted on September 24, 2006 by Ian

Schneier on Security: Expensive Cameras in Checked Luggage Thanks to the Strobist for this one!

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Seitz 6×17 – 160 Megapixel digital camera

Posted on September 19, 2006 by Ian

Seitz 6×17 Now we’re talking! Time to start saving

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Fake Job Offer Scams for Engineers

Posted on September 19, 2006 by Ian

I know of this happening also, a fake job offer scam. I don’t know what they will gain though, at least personal information plus if they are lucky some money for processing fees or insurance. The most direct information I … Continue reading →

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Fear and Terror

Posted on September 17, 2006 by Ian

The Becker-Posner Blog: Terrorism– Posner’s Comment Car crashes kill more than terrorism, but where is the fear. Also, another example, say there is a plane crash, well that suddenly does not make flyign more dangerous, just people more scared.

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bookofjoe: September 8, 2006

Posted on September 12, 2006 by Ian

“I go by nature,” she said. “Beige is not a color in the rainbow; it has no energy. Why would you want a beige sky? Would you want beige water?” bookofjoe: September 8, 2006

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