Mark your calendars so that you can send an eCard to your favorite hacker, startup co-founder, or sys admin! March 14 – Pi Day – Celebration of everyone’s fav irrational number! March 25 – Tolkien Reading Day – Commemoration of the fall of Sauron (where did I put that ring?) April 25 – DNA day… Continue reading Upcoming Important Holidays (Now that Nerds Rule)
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The Little Computer that Taught Me
The TI 99/4a from Texas Instruments still looks pretty awesome after 32 years! The personal computer I really wanted to work with back then was the Apple II but as a university student of modest means the big Apple was too much for my bank account to handle. I considered the Commodore VIC-20 and Atari… Continue reading The Little Computer that Taught Me
How Engineers Will Win
Before reading this, you should read Why Engineers Never Win and Why Engineers Should Win. Ok, now we’re all caught up. I’m optimistic. Yes, I know the world is hurting. I see how the people trying to do good often make things worse. I can’t claim to be insightful when I observe how we celebrate… Continue reading How Engineers Will Win
Why Engineers Should Win
If you accept my argument that engineers generally don’t win arguments because they tend to rely on reason instead of rhetoric (even if you don’t accept my example that spam is preferable to junk mail) then you’ll be glad to know I have a prescription for engineers that will help them win arguments. But before… Continue reading Why Engineers Should Win