Pro Forma

My Pro Forma Life

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Buy American and Hating the GPL

“Buy American” Is Un-American

Interesting discussion of the Marxist underpinnings behind the "Buy American" campaign. I've long felt that buying over-priced, low-quality products just because they are "American" is inherently stupid. The classic case of "Buy American" focuses often on the Auto industry. Supporting unions like those of the US Auto industry is absolutely immoral in my opinion. Why should I prop up a bunch of over-paid, under-skilled asshats just because the more efficient (and more honest) foreign companies would put the American company out of business? OH NO!!! Some Americans might loose their job and have to put some effort into developing a useful skillset instead of getting paid $50/hour to tighten nuts! OH SHIT!

Why I Don't Love GPL

Interesting, if convoluted, rant about the GPL. The author attacks the GPL from the aspect that it ties a philosophical viewpoint to the use of the software and how this takes the economic road of a "shadow market" (like drugs or other illegal activities). Very interesting, though I'm not sure if I see much merit in the argument.

Anti-grav and Tank Meat

Defying the shackles of gravity

NASA is funding some very controversial research into anti-gravity. But unlike theoretical research, this time they are investing in a device actually meant to prove the practical application. I hope it works.

Growing Meat in a Tank for Space Travelers

"Scientists are growing goldfish muscles in nutrient-enriched liquid at Toro College, New York." -- YUMMY!

Circular Transportation Facilitation Device

Weird science

David Cohen salutes the weird and wonderful in the world of international scholarly research during the past year

"In the area of advancing technological research, the Australian physicist, John Keogh, probably surprised many by devoting part of the year to preparing an application for an unexpected patent in his antipodean homeland - for what he called a "circular transportation facilitation device", better known as "the wheel". Dr Keogh later said, a touch unconvincingly, that he did this to highlight problems in a new Australian patent law."

Anthrax FAQ

BBSpot: Anthrax FAQ

What should I do if I see a white powdery substance in an envelope?

There's a much higher probability that it is cocaine than Anthrax. First check to see if it's cocaine by inhaling it through your nose. Whatever you do, don't call the FBI until you can verify it is not cocaine.