Daily Archives: August 11, 2008

iPhone App Store Overhype – Repost!

Ah yes, reality.  Finally the novelty wears off for people. Others are reporting that making iPhone apps won’t make you instantly rich. Go figure.  As I say below, as one had to do was Do The Math. 6 months ago … Continue reading

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Quantum Computing Anyone?

Jason Cawley gives us another immense post with a semi formal argument about quantum computing and the universe as a quantum computer.  It is a response to Hector Zenil’s interactions/postings with/about Seth Lloyd. I’m in agreement with this: At some … Continue reading

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I Can Has Cheezburger – I Canz Not Spelz

Talk about language.  For the longest time I had a post up about ICanHasCheezburger.com.  It gets more steady traffic than most of my other posts.  After quick research, it’s because this blog is listed 4th on google for “I can … Continue reading

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He’s a Nice Guy

I’m very curious about the phrases we use that sound so hollow but carry a great deal of unspoken meaning. How many times have you heard someone say this, “He’s a nice guy…” and it’s usually always followed by a … Continue reading

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