Monthly Archives: September 2010

JeromeCast Episode 34 QRCode from space

Posted on September 28, 2010 by JeromeCast

Check out this QR code visible from a satellite. Is this: a) too much time on one’s hands, b) super-cool uber-geeky stuff, c) a clever stunt, or d) all of the above?

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JeromeCast Episode 33 Farmland ownership

Posted on September 27, 2010 by JeromeCast

Check out this story from the ABC on Australian/New Zealand farmland ownership by foreign entities. Pardon the pun, but it’s really food for thought Whose priorities and needs are best served by which policy? The answer isn’t so easy.

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JeromeCast Episode 32 CleanTech investment

Posted on September 25, 2010 by JeromeCast

Here’s some food for thought regarding the difference in financial facts around investment in cleantech versus in IT/Internet/Web, etc. Entrepreneurs out there – think about it. You can do good with cleantech as well.

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JeromeCast Episode 31 Intel processor madness

Posted on September 22, 2010 by JeromeCast

How pissed would you be if you

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JeromeCast Episode 30 Motor scooters

Posted on September 21, 2010 by JeromeCast

I love motor scooters. I think they’re the one of the best modes of transport in a crowded city. Check out this great photo gallery of Cushman Sturgis scooters.

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JeromeCast Episode 29 A private island

Posted on September 17, 2010 by JeromeCast

Would you want your own private island? This might be a good way to test if you really do – rent one!

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JeromeCast Episode 28 Social contracts with police

Posted on September 15, 2010 by JeromeCast

This American Life features an interesting piece about police manipulating crime statistics, and the effects it has on an officer. Hear my thoughts in this episode.

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JeromeCast Episode 27 Saturday morning television

Posted on September 14, 2010 by JeromeCast

Did you watch Saturday morning television as a kid? I know I did, and it was all cartoons for me! The BBC has been considering this and is trying to bring it back.

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JeromeCast Episode 26 Space exploration with Timmy

Posted on September 11, 2010 by JeromeCast

Ever wondered whether it’s better to let corporations or government do the space exploration? I discuss this very question with Timmy.

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JeromeCast Episode 26 Google cameras and failures with Timmy

Posted on September 9, 2010 by JeromeCast

Hear some thoughts about Google StreetView, privacy and some Google failures.

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