May 2010
2 posts
Check my Math? (Foxconn Suicides)
Look I know its sad. I know working conditions aren’t great over there, but I think its easy to blow this out of proportion.  Foxconn is pretty much a city. I did some quick math. Suicide rate in Taiwan - 14/100000/year From (http://www.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=suicide+rates+in+taiwan) Foxconn Employees - 485 000 Expected Suicides = 67 (14*4.85) Suicide attempts at Foxconn in 2010...
May 29th
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My iPad app recomendations.
I’ve had an iPad for about three weeks now, and for those Canadians just getting theirs on launch day today, Here are a couple suggestions about what to check out first: AirVideo - iTunes Link This app uses fairy-magic and mythical computering powers to compress video (server-side), beam it across your wifi, and display it on your iPad. Reliably. Every time. In any format. So far any AVI,...
May 29th