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Saturday, November 10, 2012
Nest | The Learning�Thermostat | Home
My Next has shipped! Can't wait to get it. Will let you know how the installation and first week of use goes.
Nest | The Learning�Thermostat | Home
Nest | The Learning�Thermostat | Home
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Steven Sinofsky: Microsoft's controversial Mr. Windows 8 | Microsoft - CNET News
Fantastic article! Real insight into the man behind Windows:
Steven Sinofsky: Microsoft's controversial Mr. Windows 8 | Microsoft - CNET News: Steven Sinofsky: Microsoft's controversial Mr. Windows 8
The software giant asked the exec to deliver a new, quality operating system and do it on time. This week, we'll find out if his sharp elbows and turf fighting were worth it.
Monday, October 22, 2012
Wednesday, October 03, 2012
Gangnam Style, Dissected: The Subversive Message Within South Korea's Music Video Sensation
Gangnam Style, Dissected: The Subversive Message Within South Korea's Music Video Sensation
Beneath the catchy dance beat and hilarious scenes of Seoul's poshest neighborhood, there might be a subtle message about wealth, class, and value in South Korean society.
http://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2012/08/gangnam-style-dissected-the-subversive-message-within-south-koreas-music-video-sensation/261462/
Friday, September 28, 2012
Sunday, September 09, 2012
The iScreen Guy
Hey if anybody needs an iPhone screen repair in the Victoria area this is a great resource. I just had my wife's phone fixed and it was done in under 2 hours for $90 all in. The guy is a young student at UVic doing this to fund his university....good on him I say.
The iScreen Guy
The iScreen Guy
Thursday, September 06, 2012
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
iTV ≠ iPod: Why Apple's TV Won't Be Nearly as Disruptive as You Hope - Business - The Atlantic
iTV ≠ iPod: Why Apple's TV Won't Be Nearly as Disruptive as You Hope - Business - The Atlantic: iTV ≠ iPod: Why Apple's TV Won't Be Nearly as Disruptive as You Hope
By Derek Thompson
Apple isn't about to destroy cable like it destroyed albums, for one simple reason: The TV business in 2012 is nothing like the music business in 2001.
By Derek Thompson
Apple isn't about to destroy cable like it destroyed albums, for one simple reason: The TV business in 2012 is nothing like the music business in 2001.
Tuesday, August 07, 2012
One Race, Every Medalist Ever - Interactive Graphic - NYTimes.com
One Race, Every Medalist Ever - Interactive Graphic - NYTimes.com:
Usain Bolt vs. 116 years of Olympic sprinters
Based on the athletes’ average speeds, if every Olympic medalist raced each other, Usain Bolt (the London version) would win, with a wide distribution of Olympians behind him. Below, where each sprinter would be when Bolt finishes his race.
Usain Bolt vs. 116 years of Olympic sprinters
Based on the athletes’ average speeds, if every Olympic medalist raced each other, Usain Bolt (the London version) would win, with a wide distribution of Olympians behind him. Below, where each sprinter would be when Bolt finishes his race.
Thursday, August 02, 2012
Americans Want to Live in a Much More Equal Country (They Just Don't Realize It) - Dan Ariely - The Atlantic
Americans Want to Live in a Much More Equal Country (They Just Don't Realize It) - Dan Ariely - The Atlantic
The inequality of wealth and income in the U.S. has become an increasingly prevalent issue in recent years. One reason for this is that the visibility of this inequality has been increasing gradually for a long time--as society has become less segregated, people can now see more clearly how much other people make and consume.
Social justice and optimal wealth distribution are highly complex topics, and it's hard to imagine that any study could dramatically change opinions about education, welfare, or tax reform. But consider this. When we ran the same basic experiment in Australia, we found Australians did not differ much from Americans in their views of the ideal distribution. When we ran another version of it with NPR listeners, and then readers ofForbes Magazine, the results were still basically the same. And most likely, if you participated in one of our tests, your response too would have fallen in line with these findings.
The inequality of wealth and income in the U.S. has become an increasingly prevalent issue in recent years. One reason for this is that the visibility of this inequality has been increasing gradually for a long time--as society has become less segregated, people can now see more clearly how much other people make and consume.
Social justice and optimal wealth distribution are highly complex topics, and it's hard to imagine that any study could dramatically change opinions about education, welfare, or tax reform. But consider this. When we ran the same basic experiment in Australia, we found Australians did not differ much from Americans in their views of the ideal distribution. When we ran another version of it with NPR listeners, and then readers ofForbes Magazine, the results were still basically the same. And most likely, if you participated in one of our tests, your response too would have fallen in line with these findings.
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Monday, July 30, 2012
The Tyee – Oil Wealth: Should Norway Be the Canadian Way?
The Tyee – Oil Wealth: Should Norway Be the Canadian Way?:
Norway's amazing savings account
Norway produces 40 per cent less petroleum than Canada and has one-seventh our population, but has saved more than $600 billion in oil revenue and counting. This is equivalent to about 140 per cent of Norwegian GDP, or about $120,000 for every man, woman and child in the country. In contrast, every Canadian is in the red about $16,000 due to our $566-billion national debt.
While Canada is eliminating 19,000 public sector jobs in an effort to balance the budget, Norway is debt-free, enjoys full employment and has fourth highest per capita GDP in the world. Canada is twelfth.
Norway's amazing savings account
Norway produces 40 per cent less petroleum than Canada and has one-seventh our population, but has saved more than $600 billion in oil revenue and counting. This is equivalent to about 140 per cent of Norwegian GDP, or about $120,000 for every man, woman and child in the country. In contrast, every Canadian is in the red about $16,000 due to our $566-billion national debt.
While Canada is eliminating 19,000 public sector jobs in an effort to balance the budget, Norway is debt-free, enjoys full employment and has fourth highest per capita GDP in the world. Canada is twelfth.
The Conversion of a Climate-Change Skeptic - NYTimes.com
The Conversion of a Climate-Change Skeptic - NYTimes.com:
CALL me a converted skeptic. Three years ago I identified problems in previous climate studies that, in my mind, threw doubt on the very existence of global warming. Last year, following an intensive research effort involving a dozen scientists, I concluded that global warming was real and that the prior estimates of the rate of warming were correct. I’m now going a step further: Humans are almost entirely the cause.
CALL me a converted skeptic. Three years ago I identified problems in previous climate studies that, in my mind, threw doubt on the very existence of global warming. Last year, following an intensive research effort involving a dozen scientists, I concluded that global warming was real and that the prior estimates of the rate of warming were correct. I’m now going a step further: Humans are almost entirely the cause.
Sunday, July 29, 2012
From Information to Understanding: Moving Beyond Search In The Age Of Siri | TechCrunch
From Information to Understanding: Moving Beyond Search In The Age Of Siri | TechCrunch: This post is about changing how we use computers to manage knowledge, and not just information.
Knowledge = Information Meaning
Knowledge = Information Meaning
Friday, July 27, 2012
Bob Ross Remixed | Happy Little Clouds | PBS Digital Studios - YouTube
Bob Ross Remixed | Happy Little Clouds | PBS Digital Studios - YouTube:
Another classic remix - it is good to see PBS is actually doing these themselves.
Another classic remix - it is good to see PBS is actually doing these themselves.
Mister Rogers Remixed | Garden of Your Mind | PBS Digital Studios - YouTube
This is awesome......I can't wait to show the kids.
Mister Rogers Remixed | Garden of Your Mind | PBS Digital Studios - YouTube
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Ebay Beats Forecasts On Strong Growth From Marketplaces, Q2 Revenue Up 23 Percent To $3.4B | TechCrunch
Ebay Beats Forecasts On Strong Growth From Marketplaces, Q2 Revenue Up 23 Percent To $3.4B | TechCrunch: Ebay Beats Forecasts On Strong Growth From Marketplaces, Q2 Revenue Up 23 Percent To�$3.4B
RIP EMPSONposted 3 hours ago0 Comments
eBay has just released its second quarter 2012 earnings report, in which the eCommerce giant outpaced expectations for yet another quarter. Revenue increased 23% to $3.4 billion, compared to the same period of 2011. Non-GAAP earnings came in at $0.56 per diluted share, while eBay posted Q2 net income of $692 million — up from $283 million in Q2 2011. In terms of benchmarks, analysts had been expecting earnings of $0.55 per share on revenue of $3.36 billion.
RIP EMPSONposted 3 hours ago0 Comments
eBay has just released its second quarter 2012 earnings report, in which the eCommerce giant outpaced expectations for yet another quarter. Revenue increased 23% to $3.4 billion, compared to the same period of 2011. Non-GAAP earnings came in at $0.56 per diluted share, while eBay posted Q2 net income of $692 million — up from $283 million in Q2 2011. In terms of benchmarks, analysts had been expecting earnings of $0.55 per share on revenue of $3.36 billion.
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