Creating and Consuming Web Services With PHP  8:25:02 PM    

Firetide mesh 'instant networks': "Firetide HotPoint wireless mesh routers [are an] alternative to standard LAN cabling. In addition to enabling wireless connectivity for standard networking devices such as computers, printers, and Ethernet hubs, HotPoint routers also eliminate costly backhaul wiring for wireless access points and hotspots. Because they form automatically without wires, Firetide mesh networks do not require elaborate site surveys or physical modifications to buildings and workspaces. Network installation costs will drop dramatically because time-consuming wiring between offices, walls, floors and different buildings is no longer needed. Provisioning is also easy and fast" with no drivers or setup, because ethernet ports are provided.  4:06:23 PM    

The Industrial Physicist: A new wave of microfluidic devices: Excellent review of new technologies, including the holographic optical tweezers from Arryx.   10:25:08 AM    

Clarke testimony video on C-SPAN: High political theater.  Must sees:  the opening statement, and an interchange on Iraq at 1h 21min.  Other testimonies, by Tenet et al, also worth watching on http://www.c-span.org/.    12:55:21 AM    

Clarke's Take On Terror:  The 60 Minutes article and links to videos ""Frankly," he said, "I find it outrageous that the president is running for re-election on the grounds that he's done such great things about terrorism. He ignored it. He ignored terrorism for months, when maybe we could have done something to stop 9/11. Maybe. We'll never know." Clarke went on to say, "I think he's done a terrible job on the war against terrorism.""  Partial transcript here.   Also, NewsHour interview online video and text.  12:55:12 AM