Monthly Archives: October 2008

Google Settlement

Posted on October 29, 2008 by wu

At least at first blush I feel happy about the Google Book search settlement – though I haven’t thought long and hard about it yet Mainly, I want to get my hands on those books!!! Save some trips to the … Continue reading →

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Just finished

Posted on October 27, 2008 by wu

A draft of my first piece for The New Republic, a review of Jonathan Zittrain’s book, The Future of the Internet (and how to stop it). Here is an excerpt that might not make the final cut: I’ve known Zittrain … Continue reading →

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Giving gifts to the Gatekeeper

Posted on October 27, 2008 by wu

The man, who has equipped himself with many things for his journey, spends everything, no matter how valuable, to win over the gatekeeper. The latter takes it all but, as he does so, says, “I am taking this only so … Continue reading →

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Was the Penguin trying to kill Obama

Posted on October 27, 2008 by wu

“Both individuals stated they would dress in all white tuxedos and wear top hats during the assassination attempt.” That’s not a white tuxedo, but close.

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Joe the Economist (Greg Mankiw)

Posted on October 27, 2008 by wu

Economist Greg Mankiw has a post that fascinates me. As a professor who makes over $250,000 a year, he notices that under Obama’s tax plan he may make less money, and pass on less to his children. Since he’s pretty … Continue reading →

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I voted for Barack Obama

Posted on October 25, 2008 by wu

on Friday, in New York city, at the borough office. Call me a cultist, but in my voting life I think this ballot was the most satisfying. From canvassing in Iowa onwards through our big Obama fundraising party, and Texas … Continue reading →

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