There seems to be no end to the clamouring for “hidden evidence” of the varacity of the Bible. So-called Bible Codes are one manifestation of the human interest in the “hidden” and “secret.” There is an endless supply of modern-day, self-proclaimed prophets who claim to have unlocked secrets in the Bible with the application of mathematical [...]
Archive for July, 2007
Feingold proves Washington gridlock is good, but tedious
I’m a firm believer that usually, it’s good when politicians in Washington are so divided that they can’t pass new legislation. When they’re gridlocked they can’t raise our taxes, pass ridiculous political speech laws like the Campaign Finance Reform, and the like. There are exceptions, of course: we need swift consensus votes on important matters [...]
Microsoft plans next Windows release in three years
Todd Bishop is reporting that Microsoft is planning the next release of Windows for three years from now. [Insert obligatory Vista-was-supposed-to-come-out-in-2004 joke here.] Of interest to me: The next Windows will be 32 and 64 bit. Some people have erroneously concluded that the next major release of Windows will be 64-bit only. It’s good that [...]
How to get super rich and never have to work again
Saturday, Jul 21st, 2007 by Brandon | 0 Comments
Filed under: Misc, Software & Technology | Tags: business, misv, review
Filed under: Misc, Software & Technology | Tags: business, misv, review
(Well, not really. Keep in mind that you’re reading a post by someone who is not rich and works like a dog almost every day.) Here’s an interesting book if you’re curious about how successful technology companies get started: Founders at Work: Stories of Startups’ Early Days by Jessica Livingston. Founders at Work is a collection [...]
Taking ownership of your words
Joel has a great rant about anonymous blog comments. The way to give people freedom of expression is to give them a quiet place to post their ideas. If other people disagree, they’re welcome to do so… on their own blogs, where they have to take ownership of their words. I agree, mostly. I’ve been [...]