The United States Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs approved a bill yesterday that would give the President emergency powers to shut down any civilian or government network in case of a cyber-attack. If you're asking me, this is a stop-gap measure instead of a fix.
Friday, June 25, 2010
Saturday, June 19, 2010
On Minerals, War, and Afghanistan
A geological survey in Afghanistan recently uncovered a great wealth in the country: approximately one trillion dollars worth of iron, cobalt, nickel, molybdenum, niobium, lithium and other rare earths. Enough, in fact, to transform the country into 'The Saudi Arabia of lithium', according to a Pentagon memo. But will this mineral wealth actually save the country, or plunge it further into war?
Labels:
Afghanistan,
geology,
industry,
mining,
renewable energy,
resources,
technology,
war
Sunday, June 13, 2010
On Cars, Traffic, and Networks
European researchers are developing an ubiquitous wireless network for use in traffic management. Lights, signs, cars, etc would communicate wirelessly, in order to minimize jams, smooth traffic flow, and improve safety. But is the system all the good it seems?
Labels:
cars,
emergency,
jams,
networking,
optimizing,
privacy,
safety,
security,
traffic
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
On Oil Wells, Kills, and Nukes
BP has admitted that 'Operation Top Kill' has failed, after pumping 30,000 barrels of drilling mud and other materials. The worst spill in the history of the United States is still continuing, and it's time to look for other measures.
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