Brolatollahs

6.13.2009

Why Mac OS is better than anything Microsoft has put out (yet)

When Vista came out it was more than double the size of Vista. The more complex the system, the more computing power and space needed to run it. More importantly, it increases the chance of bugs and slows it down. Apple knows this, like any decent software designer should. Thus, their latest version of their OS is half the size. Instead of completely redesigning their OS, they've worked on optimization which will lead to a much better, more stable product. Of course, they have the added advantage of starting with a superior product in the first place.

6.11.2009

Absolutely Tragic

I'm glad the WSJ isn't letting the important stories fall through the cracks in these trying economic times.

6.10.2009

Are we not men?

Does life change at 25? Probably not. Still, I think the sentiment of this piece is largely right on: once you're more than a couple years removed from college, you need to get your shit together.

Leave additional post-25 maxims in the comments.

6.09.2009

Best Assessment of Jon & Kate Plus 8

Great article on the recent bullshit with Jon & Kate Plus 8. If nothing else, the author used some interesting phrases. Grawlix, I know you're particularly interested in this. Anything I can do to keep you up-to-date on your reality show gossip.

Kate is a bitch, and I said that from the beginning.

Cost Variance in Health Care

To say that the political debate over health care is heating up is a drastic understatement. If Obama follows through on his campaign promises, health care reform (and its success or failure in Congress) may be the single, defining issue for the midterm elections. (I don't think the economy or the effects of the stimulus plan will play a large role because any attacks based on them will be diffused by the "there hasn't been enough time" argument.)

Frequently, you guys ask me my advice or opinion on this issue which I am more than happy to dispense. I love to talk about health care. So, in order to inform the debate (at least among us) I am linking to a fantastic story by Atul Gawande in the New Yorker. I recently read that this particular story has become one of Obama's favorite on the subject. He allegedly said in some meeting with high-ranking Senators, "This is what we need to fix." It has certainly become popular and widely read among health care policy tools. I highly suggest reading it, even if you don't have much interest in health care reform. It can give you some insight into the financial structure of American medicine.

I'll reserve my opinion for the comments section.