(unknown author) via xkcd.com on Wed, 26 Nov. 2008
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QUOTE: A complex system that works is invariably
Jason via Signal vs. Noise on Fri, 21 Nov. 2008
A complex system that works is invariably found to have evolved from a simple system that worked. A complex system designed from scratch never works and cannot be patched up to make it work. You have to start over, beginning with a working simple system. —John Gall readmore
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Jason via Signal vs. Noise on Fri, 21 Nov. 2008
A complex system that works is invariably found to have evolved from a simple system that worked. A complex system designed from scratch never works and cannot be patched up to make it work. You have to start over, beginning with a working simple system. —John Gall readmore
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Your Favorite NP-Complete Cheat
Jeff Atwood via Coding Horror on Sat, 15 Nov. 2008
Have you ever heard a software engineer refer to a problem as "NP-complete"? That's fancy computer science jargon shorthand for "incredibly hard": The most notable characteristic of NP-complete problems is that no fast solution to them is known; that is, the time required to solve the problem using any currently known algo readmore
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Jeff Atwood via Coding Horror on Sat, 15 Nov. 2008
Have you ever heard a software engineer refer to a problem as "NP-complete"? That's fancy computer science jargon shorthand for "incredibly hard": The most notable characteristic of NP-complete problems is that no fast solution to them is known; that is, the time required to solve the problem using any currently known algo readmore
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Is It A Free Speech Violation To Deny Press Credentials To Bloggers?
(unknown author) via Techdirt on Fri, 14 Nov. 2008
Shared by peteresch The freedom of the press is about the freedom to report and publish -- not the freedom to go wherever they want and access whoever they want. Well, here's a case that may interest various bloggers who like to get press credentials to various events. Three "alternative" journalists in New York City are readmore
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(unknown author) via Techdirt on Fri, 14 Nov. 2008
Shared by peteresch The freedom of the press is about the freedom to report and publish -- not the freedom to go wherever they want and access whoever they want. Well, here's a case that may interest various bloggers who like to get press credentials to various events. Three "alternative" journalists in New York City are readmore
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Is It A Free Speech Violation To Deny Press Credentials To Bloggers?
Michael Masnick via Techdirt on Fri, 14 Nov. 2008
Well, here's a case that may interest various bloggers who like to get press credentials to various events. Three "alternative" journalists in New York City are suing the NY Police Department for denying them press credentials, because they work for online or nontraditional publications. To readmore
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Michael Masnick via Techdirt on Fri, 14 Nov. 2008
Well, here's a case that may interest various bloggers who like to get press credentials to various events. Three "alternative" journalists in New York City are suing the NY Police Department for denying them press credentials, because they work for online or nontraditional publications. To readmore
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VIDEO: Starting in 2006 Peter Schiff goes prescient
Jason via Signal vs. Noise on Fri, 14 Nov. 2008
Starting in 2006 Peter Schiff goes prescient. He nails the current crisis in detail. The other talking heads can’t get the bull [market] out of their mouths fast enough. They’re even l readmore
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Jason via Signal vs. Noise on Fri, 14 Nov. 2008
Starting in 2006 Peter Schiff goes prescient. He nails the current crisis in detail. The other talking heads can’t get the bull [market] out of their mouths fast enough. They’re even l readmore
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A History Lesson For Those Advocating Network Neutrality Laws
Timothy Lee via Techdirt on Mon, 10 Nov. 2008
Over at News.com, Declan McCullagh writes that Barack Obama's election as the next president of the United States has bolstered the hopes of those hoping to impose network neutrality regulations on the Internet. While Obama's key advisors have been cagey about precisely what the new administration's stance on the issue will be, it readmore
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Timothy Lee via Techdirt on Mon, 10 Nov. 2008
Over at News.com, Declan McCullagh writes that Barack Obama's election as the next president of the United States has bolstered the hopes of those hoping to impose network neutrality regulations on the Internet. While Obama's key advisors have been cagey about precisely what the new administration's stance on the issue will be, it readmore
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The Election
MG Siegler via ParisLemon on Tue, 04 Nov. 2008
Tomorrow is Election Day. Don't be lame (Kyle) -- go vote. readmore
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MG Siegler via ParisLemon on Tue, 04 Nov. 2008
Tomorrow is Election Day. Don't be lame (Kyle) -- go vote. readmore
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The pursuit of happiness
(unknown author) via dive into mark on Mon, 03 Nov. 2008
Stop buying stuff you don’t need Pay off all your credit cards Get rid of all the stuff that doesn’t fit in your house/apartment (storage lockers, etc.) Get rid of all the stuff that doesn’t fit on the first floor of your house (attic, garage, etc.) Get rid of all the stuff that doesn&# readmore
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(unknown author) via dive into mark on Mon, 03 Nov. 2008
Stop buying stuff you don’t need Pay off all your credit cards Get rid of all the stuff that doesn’t fit in your house/apartment (storage lockers, etc.) Get rid of all the stuff that doesn’t fit on the first floor of your house (attic, garage, etc.) Get rid of all the stuff that doesn&# readmore
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A fellow blogger who keeps me seeing the human side
Steven Hodson via WinExtra on Mon, 03 Nov. 2008
I read a lot of blogs throughout the day but there is one blogger I always look forward to reading each and every day and while he is involved in technology his blog usually has little to do with i readmore
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Steven Hodson via WinExtra on Mon, 03 Nov. 2008
I read a lot of blogs throughout the day but there is one blogger I always look forward to reading each and every day and while he is involved in technology his blog usually has little to do with i readmore
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Hollywood Again Tries To Stop Innovation: Threatening Redbox DVD Rentals
Michael Masnick via Techdirt on Tue, 28 Oct. 2008
I have to admit that when I first heard about the whole Redbox concept of renting DVDs from a kiosk I was skeptical, but that was mainly because previous experiments had all been quite expensive with very limited selection. However, in actually offering super cheap prices ($1 rentals), I've been hearing from many Techdirt reader readmore
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Michael Masnick via Techdirt on Tue, 28 Oct. 2008
I have to admit that when I first heard about the whole Redbox concept of renting DVDs from a kiosk I was skeptical, but that was mainly because previous experiments had all been quite expensive with very limited selection. However, in actually offering super cheap prices ($1 rentals), I've been hearing from many Techdirt reader readmore
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VIDEO: Touchscreen fun on SNL. (Hulu = US only)
Jason via Signal vs. Noise on Mon, 27 Oct. 2008
Touchscreen fun on SNL. (Hulu = US only) readmore
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Jason via Signal vs. Noise on Mon, 27 Oct. 2008
Touchscreen fun on SNL. (Hulu = US only) readmore
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CrunchGear Cool: Biking Sunglasses Give you Super Vision
John Biggs via TechCrunch on Wed, 22 Oct. 2008
Reader Billy May sent us these concept sketches for the Nike Hindsight, specially design biking glasses with specifically tuned rear-view mirrors for keeping an eye on approaching taxis/cars/baby strollers. Writes Billy: Nike Hindsight is, put simply, like readmore
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John Biggs via TechCrunch on Wed, 22 Oct. 2008
Reader Billy May sent us these concept sketches for the Nike Hindsight, specially design biking glasses with specifically tuned rear-view mirrors for keeping an eye on approaching taxis/cars/baby strollers. Writes Billy: Nike Hindsight is, put simply, like readmore
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VIDEO: This is the guy who taught me how to balance
Jason via Signal vs. Noise on Fri, 17 Oct. 2008
This is the guy who taught me how to balance rocks. I saw him balancing rocks in Stanley Park, Vancouver about 5 or 6 years ago. I just couldn’t believe what I was seeing. There had to be a trick. Turns out th readmore
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Jason via Signal vs. Noise on Fri, 17 Oct. 2008
This is the guy who taught me how to balance rocks. I saw him balancing rocks in Stanley Park, Vancouver about 5 or 6 years ago. I just couldn’t believe what I was seeing. There had to be a trick. Turns out th readmore
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Quicken Online Drops Subscription Fee, Now Free [Quicken]
(unknown author) via Lifehacker on Tue, 14 Oct. 2008
Shared by Paul Lifehacker gave this the most favorable review with a disclaimer "if it was free" back in January. Quicken Online, the web-based version of the popular persona readmore
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(unknown author) via Lifehacker on Tue, 14 Oct. 2008
Shared by Paul Lifehacker gave this the most favorable review with a disclaimer "if it was free" back in January. Quicken Online, the web-based version of the popular persona readmore
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xkcd Speaks Truth To DRM: You're A Criminal Either Way
Michael Masnick via Techdirt on Tue, 14 Oct. 2008
People sure do love xkcd. I saw the latest comic last night, thinking it was amusing, but I've never been this deluged with submissions from people saying that we absolutely need to post it here. Either way, it does make the universal point about why you shouldn't buy anything that includes DRM. Since any change to the DRM (such a readmore
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Michael Masnick via Techdirt on Tue, 14 Oct. 2008
People sure do love xkcd. I saw the latest comic last night, thinking it was amusing, but I've never been this deluged with submissions from people saying that we absolutely need to post it here. Either way, it does make the universal point about why you shouldn't buy anything that includes DRM. Since any change to the DRM (such a readmore
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