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How to solve hard problem sets

James — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 02:31:07 +0000

Some good advice. I especially like step 2, “Think in the shower”, because I do it all the time.

Knuth’s Earthshaking Announcement

James — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 04:30:36 +0000

Knuth announces iTex. Here’s one person’s notes on the conference. I can’t decide if this is for real or if he’s laughing himself to sleep right now… Was kind of hoping he proved P=NP or something to that effect.

New Deathly Hallows Trailer

James — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 03:37:48 +0000

A new Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows trailer was released today. I can’t wait for November!

Wong Fu presents Funemployed

James — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 04:30:49 +0000

Wong Fu Productions just launched a new web series in collaboration with KevJumba called Funemployed! As a long time fan of Wong Fu, I’m really excited for this.

The Strada

James — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 07:26:36 +0000

A variable pressure system for an espresso machine? Man, who knew coffee could get so technical? I wonder if anyone has done a scientific study on the art of making espresso…

Bing Destination Maps

James — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 00:25:26 +0000

The UI could use some work, but the hand drawn style maps it can generate are pretty cool–especially the treasure map style.