Jinn of Quality and Risk (2002-Oct-01)

Jinn?

According to critics, an eavesdropper, constantly striving to go behind the curtains of heaven in order to steal divine secrets. May grant wishes. or use my wishlist (at amazon.com) if you are in the mood for gifts.

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~~Find a new job, now. Move home, this month.~~ Finish my book, asap. Read, more. Sleep, less. ~~Travel, v.soon.~~

Bio?

Species: featherless biped, chocolate addict
Roots: born in Sweden — lived also in Switzerland, USA, UK — mixed up genes from Sweden, Norway, India, Germany
Languages: French, English, Swedish, German, Portuguese, Latin, Ada, Perl, Java, assembly languages, Pascal, C/C++, etc.
Roles: programme manager, methodology lead, quality and risk manager, writer, director of technology, project lead, solutions architect — as well as gardener, factory worker, farmhand, supermarket cleaner, programmer, student, teacher, language lawyer, traveller, soldier, lecturer, software engineer, philosopher, consultant

2002-Sep-25

Tea may reduce risk of cancer and heart disease

Solid evidence is mounting that drinking tea can prevent cell damage that leads to cancer, heart disease and perhaps other ills... Tea is loaded with phytochemicals -- a wide range of molecules that can act as antioxidants. Such compounds counteract the damage done to DNA cells by free radicals.

Film versus Digital

It is often asked if digital cameras meet or exceed the imaging quality of film. Often the discussion about this issue is heated with both sides claiming their point of view is right. Is there a clear answer? In the experiments I've done, using a variety of films and digital sensors, my data and test results show quite a range of answers. [Clarkvision]

Fast delivery of large data

Sometimes it's (still) easier to get data without using the Internet. ...Snail mail is the leading broadband technology, at least for video movies on demand. The [NYT] states that the 8 to 9 gigs of data on a DVD would take two weeks to download at 56kb, making Netflix' three-day distribution by mail seem speedy... The author estimates Netflix alone distributes 1,500 terabytes a day, which is impressive considering the Internet carries 2,000TB a day... [NYT via /.]

One aspirin a day...

BBC News | Health: Researchers in the United States believe the wonder drug [aspirin], which is more than 100 years old, delays and may even protect against Alzheimer's disease. Their findings follow recent studies which suggest Aspirin can help fight cancer, heart disease, blood pressure and arthritis among other conditions.

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