October 2011
9 posts
New independent climate study confirms global... →
There. Is that good enough?
“Basing one’s opinions on facts is, after all, hard work, and less immediately...”
– Timothy Ferris: The World of the Intellectual vs. The World of the Engineer | Epicenter | Wired.com
“Then there are unexpected issues. Would embryos be counted as people for the...”
– The status of the unborn: A person already? | The Economist
Where religion breaks down.
“Hollywood is clearly filled with a bunch of arrogant, greedy assholes who...”
– parislemon • For $60, Eddie Murphy Better Be At My House Reenacting The Movie In My Living Room
I couldn’t agree more.
Review: The 2011 $79 Kindle with ads and buttons –... →
Beating Butter: Denmark Imposes the World's First... →
“Other countries have imposed tariffs on food and drink considered unhealthy, but Denmark is taking the “fat tax” appellation literally. In the name of reducing cardiovascular disease, obesity, and diabetes, the law that went into effect on Saturday specifically targets saturated fats — the fats found most commonly in animal products like butter, cream, and meat.” Let me...
Why is there no iPhone 5? | asymco →
Good analysis as always. I only have one correction. The first generation Motorola Droid, arguably the first mainstream Android phone, has been out for nearly two years. It’s early adopters are eligible now for the iPhone 4S without extra costs. I know this because my wife has a Droid. She hates the thing. It’s very unreliable. She can’t wait to buy an iPhone 4S.
The Steve Jobs I Knew - Walt Mossberg - Mossblog -... →
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Exactly, except that sometimes my iPhone 4 does feel slow. It depends on the app I’m using, but the camera app is the worst.