I hate the marketing term “Cloud.”
Let me start by saying, I hate the marketing term “Cloud.” Cloud is a nebulous term specifically meant to obfuscate what the service you are buying does. The term “cloud” used to describe devices connected to a network (e.g. MPLS), we now use the term for Infrastructure as a Service, Software as a Service or … Read more
Operation Beebus Malware targeting Drones
http://www.computerworlduk.com/news/it-business/3443889/cyberattackers-target-droneshttp://www.computerworlduk.com/news/it-business/3443889/cyberattackers-target-drones-with-malware/ When will we start using white lists instead of anti-virus/anti-malware? And the beat goes on…
2 new examples of the Media’s lack of Science Understanding
I recently heard an BBC story where the BBC’s science director bemoaned the media in general for reporting science stories without understanding of what was hype and what was reality. The director went on and on about the words, “Breakthrough” and “New Discovery” and “Concensus,” which are continually overused. He also deplored the lack of … Read more
Apple’s huge bond deal to pay back investors and avoid tax bill
Apple’s huge bond deal to pay back investors and avoid tax bill. Nothing else in the article rang true on how broken our system is besides these few lines. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324482504578454691936382274.html Apple has a huge cash stockpile, but much of its money is overseas. Raising cash in the bond market helps Apple avoid the big tax … Read more
STEM fields are typically populated by smart people who are both intelligent and inventive. This article details how regulation is driving good doctors out of the profession and points out how its becoming more “factory line.” medicine. I see the quality of doctors here in the UK and believe we are heading the same direction in the … Read more
Fracking brings irrational debating on both sides
Here in the UK, the government has deemed Fracking for Natural Gas safe. Its divides traditionally Democratic leaning groups back in the states. This is a great article laying out the facts. But hey, why do you need facts when you have emotions? http://www.weeklystandard.com/articles/fractured-left_718077.html
Taking a break from Digital life
I did this last year, and would like to do it again near the end of this year. Digital breaks are crucial for long-term sanity. Here is a great blog post about cutting the cord. While this guy only did it for vacation, I’d suggest 3-6 month hiatus. http://lifehacker.com/what-happened-when-i-truly-disconnected-479410761?utm_campaign=socialflow_lifehacker_facebook&utm_source=lifehacker_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow
Here is comes. The Internet Sales tax. Lobbied for by States, Cities, etc that are losing tax dollars to internet retailers. While I am in support of a FAIR TAX which is a consumption based tax, doing this without deprecating the income tax is a mistake. You would have to do them in conjunction otherwise real reforms won’t occur. … Read more
Article about how keeping your skills up-to date is imperative to either moving up, or continuing to be a coder. Management or continued learning. Relates to my article on Learning Inertia. http://www.linkedin.com/today/post/article/20130422020049-8451-the-tech-industry-s-darkest-secret-it-s-all-about-age
