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So can I get an “iris-scan block” coat…
So can I get an “iris-scan block” coating for my glasses? And at what point will such coatings become illegal? (Remember, it’s illegal to put a shiny coating on a vehicle’s license plate for the same reason — interfering with … Continue reading
Using satellite imagery as an investing tool
Using satellite surveillance of parking-lot traffic to estimate retail profits http://classic.cnbc.com/id/38722872/ #bigbrother #bigdata
The self-defeating effects of micro-management
I started drafting a blog post about the self-defeating effects of micro-management when I came across this interview response (from Yahoo CEO Carol Bartz) which sums it up perfectly: What classic mistakes do you see managers making over and over? … Continue reading
“Fun example of programming language sc…
“Fun example of programming language scope” is only “fun” for a certain type of geek; But I like programming examples that help explain how your code is interpreted, particularly if the lesson can help prevent a certain class of bug. … Continue reading
An open source track car, AKA, drivable “open hardware”
There have certainly been “open source car” projects in the past (and I’m very much a fan of Locost builds), but this new track car by Reynard Racing seems surprisingly well polished (e.g., it’s now UK road-legal.) The business model … Continue reading
Great quote on the value of being a good client
“Clients who are easy to work with … don’t just get our best work. They also get the lowest invoices, because we can work efficiently and don’t have to fight our way through the process.” The article is about working … Continue reading
Made me laugh (old guy with a …
Made me laugh (old guy with a beard style) to see a “small code” contest where 10k is considered small http://10k.aneventapart.com/
If you disrupt a large enough …
If you disrupt a large enough industry, expect lawsuits, lobbying, and gov. protection for the incumbent (re: short rental vs. hotels in NY)
I really hope iOS 4.1 improves the exper…
I really hope iOS 4.1 improves the experience on the 3G device. It’s *terrible* with iOS 4. Buggy and painfully slow. This video seems to be about right: “OS 4.0 on 3G iPhone (parody)“. [Update Jul 30 2010] I tried … Continue reading
I checked, but it doesn’t look…
I checked, but it doesn’t look like you can apply for the CEO position via Nokia’s Career site ;-)
hmmm.. What to do with a personal satell…
hmmm.. What to do with a personal satellite.. For $8k, assuming it actually happens, this becomes a feasible school science project — “Extreme Hobbyists Put Satellites Into Orbit With $8,000 Kits“
Nielsen finds that Senior Management is often what blocks innovation
The findings from this Nielsen report, “Secret to Successful New Product Innovation: Keep the Boss Out of It“, ring all too true, and are worth considering if your company creates, wants to create, or is struggling to create products. Two … Continue reading
iPhone as guitar effects proce…
iPhone as guitar effects processor. Brilliant use of mobile. http://www.ikmultimedia.com/irig/features/ and http://peavey.com/ampkitlink/
JavaScript on the Server, and conversations at TXJS
We’ve seen various attempts at using JavaScript on the server over the last decade. Mozilla’s Rhino (Java) engine fueled most of it. However, with the release of Google’s V8 (C++) engine (and the networking performance example set by Node.js), the … Continue reading
Rockband 3 keyboard to get MIDI-IN and M…
Rockband 3 keyboard to get MIDI-IN and MIDI-OUT. Opens doors to custom (and homebrew) controllers http://createdigitalmusic.com/2010/06/11/rock-band-3-gets-real-keyboard-guitar-and-midi-io/
Book: “Reflections on Management”
“Reflections on Management: How to Manage Your Software Projects, Your Teams, Your Boss, and Yourself“ wasn’t the best written/edited book, but has some tasty bits scattered within the random acronyms. It reads like the storytellings of a retiring, experienced, software … Continue reading
still waiting for a good time …
still waiting for a good time to restart my mac so I can install Safari 5. A restart.. for a browser update.. on a unix machine.. really??
Using the Serial Port from JavaScript
seriality – Project Hosting on Google Code – A browser plugin enabling Serial port access from JavaScript. Connect your web apps to microcontrollers! Amazingly simple, but this is a really exciting project with massive hackability potential! Here’s a quick example … Continue reading
I read “Nokia bike charger” as…
I read “Nokia bike charger” as well-made, reliable power generator for DIY projects. Curious what the power output specs are.
Curious how “mandatory brake o…
Curious how “mandatory brake override mechanisms” impact proper left-foot/trail-braking with newer cars. Again, mechanical controls FTW