Month: August 2009

Decorators as Guards

I’m exploring a new pattern – I’m sure it’s been done before, but it’s new to me, and a useful exercise to get to the next stage with an application I’m envisioning.  The pattern is using Seaside Decorators as security guards.

So, last night, finally squeezed in enough time to my decorator guards into action.  Happy to report they’re working fine.  You can review the demo app yourself at agoric.seasidehosting.st/seaside/ibis .  Login as bob@test.com, password bob, or alice@test.com, password alice. Continue reading Decorators as Guards

Health Care – costs vs. price

It’s oft repeated that health care costs continue to rise at a crazy pace.  While most costs of most products and services have been decreasing, in terms of “real”, inflation-adjusted dollars, health care, like education, have been increasing at record paces.  And, unlike the housing/real estate “bubble”, there doesn’t seem to be an end in sight.  What’s going on?

Most commentators talk about health care cost increases.  However, the evidence I see suggests something different.  Yes, we’re seeing health care price increases.  But cost increases? There’s a difference.

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