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Archive for April, 2009

OK, it’s a pandemic. Now what?

Thursday, April 30th, 2009 Posted under me. | 35 Comments »

Here are some more thoughts on the (now official) influenza pandemic. I would like again to emphasize that I'm not an authority and I'm not trying to pass myself off as ... Read more..

A few comments on pandemic influenza

Sunday, April 26th, 2009 Posted under me. | 94 Comments »

Here are some thoughts on the current swine influenza outbreak. These are just off the top of my head - I will undoubtedly think of more to say and add ... Read more..

Sack the golden towns of Montezuma!

Wednesday, April 8th, 2009 Posted under books. | Comments Off on Sack the golden towns of Montezuma!

"My dear fellow," Burlingame said caustically, "we sit on a blind rock careening through space; we are all of us rushing headlong to the grave. Think you the worms will ... Read more..

Coding

Tuesday, April 7th, 2009 Posted under me, programming. | Comments Off on Coding

Coding is what you do when you tire of dealing with other humans. You get to interact with a literal-minded idiot who slavishly follows your every wish. Unfortunately you have ... Read more..