Monthly Archives: July 2006

Web 2.0 and Security

Posted on July 28, 2006 by ben

For the past few months, I’ve been thinking that security is going to be of paramount importance to web 2.0. The style of programming for web 2.0, the desire to always push the limit of Javascript and to find new … Continue reading →

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The Daily Show strikes again

Posted on July 20, 2006 by ben

Why is it that the best explanation of just about any issue comes from the Daily Show? Are they particularly good, or is everyone else particularly bad? Anyways, here’s their explanation of Net Neutrality. Excellent, and right on. (You’ll need … Continue reading →

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Stunned

Posted on July 9, 2006 by ben

Zidane Originally uploaded by Kaptain Kobold. I am truly stunned by Zidane’s headbutt in today’s World Cup final, just a few minutes ago. One of the most shocking moments of bad sportsmanship I’ve ever seen. As a frenchman, I was … Continue reading →

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Sports Commentators vs. Journalists

Posted on July 7, 2006 by ben

I’ve been watching the World Cup with renewed enthusiasm this year. Though I’m not a huge soccer fan, I am, of course, supportive of the French team, whose performance against Brazil last week was nothing short of amazing. What’s been … Continue reading →

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New Things

Posted on July 3, 2006 by ben

So I defended successfully. I have a bit more writing to do, and I have a number of projects to wrap up cleanly here at MIT, but by end of August I’ll be done. It’s a bit crazy, really. My … Continue reading →

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The Internet is not a Truck

Posted on July 1, 2006 by ben

Ted Stevens, Senator from Alaska, is at it again, this time arguing against Net Neutrality. The sad thing is, I’m sure he’s being totally honest about his opinion… he just doesn’t get the problem, thanks to the misinformation spread by … Continue reading →

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