November 2011
60 posts
Researcher shows how to "friend" anyone on... →
Abstract Algebra presented in a non-intimidating... →
Naive Bayes classifier in 50 lines →
May be of interest to some :)
Incredible Google Streetview stop motion video →
This is really something worth watching. For some reason, heartstrings get plucked…
STANISLAW LEM GOOGLE DOODLE: The best interactive... →
Seriously, I really love Google for doing these things.
Stanisław Lem is a fantastic author - my quest to read Solaris in the original Polish.. um… continues ;)
BBC Nature - 'Brinicle' ice finger of death →
I’m just shouting at these starfish - “Get out of there!!”
Former Philadelphia Police Captain Ray Lewis Joins... →
xkcd: Network →
Never, ever disappoints.
BBC News - China dog refuses to leave dead owner's... →
Oh no… no no, this is the most heartbreaking thing… I can barely watch it… Really, this is one of the reasons I love dogs, they have hearts of gold…
Lord of the Rings: an allegory of the PhD? →
The story starts with Frodo: a young hobbit, quite bright, a bit dissatisfied with what he’s learnt so far and with his mates back home who just seem to want to get jobs and settle down and drink beer. He’s also very much in awe of his tutor and mentor, the very senior professor Gandalf, so when Gandalf suggests he take on a short project for him (carrying the Ring to Rivendell), he...
http://markrennie86.tumblr.com/ →
Can I tout this guy’s stuff enough? Probably not.
USB Stick Contains Dual-Core Computer, Turns Any... →
This is really quite awesome, and I want one… you do need to plug it into a TV though :)
(I give a lecture on logic) => (I will need to drink beer)
Apparently, the collective noun for a group of owls is a parliament. For some reason, I like this.
Incredible 360 degree video →
I promise, you won’t be disappointed :)
BBC News - Toast sandwich is UK's 'cheapest meal' →
Recursive sandwich!
Mosaics of Movie Poster Clichés →
Ah, so true
Best Story Book Ever →
Massive networks of stripes appear in Chinese... →
The Daily Mash - Murdoch tears hole in the fabric... →
BBC News - Today - How to spot PC virus scam →
Finally, it’s getting some attention on the BBC. All my family have been getting these calls, including my Grandma (who ignored them because she didn’t understand them) and my Mum (who confused them because she uses Linux).
Order of Operations
OK everyone…
40 + 40 * 0 + 1 = 41
Questions?
Rescheduled CERN neutrino test to take place last... →
This is, was, will be, or has been being, very funny.
“..the word for “computer” is “Tolva” made up of two words. “Tala” means number...”
– Icelandic Language | Iceland Travel Guide
