(11.29.2004) November 29th Carnival of the Capitalists Personal favorites: How well-meaning people can make unacceptably bad economic recommendations, how to apply maximin thinking to small business, and a debunking of the jobs myth (that job creation is the end-all-be-all of economic growth). (11.29.2004) Koreans Worried Japan Might Be Going Militaristic Again Some of the classic conditions for militarism are, admittedly, in place: Japan's economy isn't what it used to be, costs for raw materials and energy are sharply up, and neighboring countries like China and North Korea have been making noises of their own. Reason to be worried? That may be another issue. (11.29.2004) Spyware and Unwanted Programs Want to know why your computer's running so slowly? Because just one evil website may be depositing 16 different programs on your computer. Stop using Internet Explorer and get a different browser. (from Adam Kalsey) (11.29.2004) Target Expands Its Product Line It's a glitch involving Target's co-hosting with Amazon.com and a book by that nefarious title sold by Amazon, as explained here. But it's fair warning that sometimes test data and databases can contain hidden surprises. |