Finnish Schools Actually Work -
Everybody agrees that US public schools are completely fucked, but nobody seems to know what to do about it. Here’s an idea - copy everything about Finland’s system. Their kids rank miles above ours in every metric, and they spend less money per student to accomplish it.
Six Reasons The Guy Fixing Your Computer Hates You -
As the guy who always has to fix your computer, I can attest that every single word of this is true.
I couldn’t understand how 4800 Iowans could have possibly voted for Michele Bachmann in the recent straw poll. How could someone so patently insane convince so many people to vote for her?
Then I saw this . Compelling, isn’t it?
Jersey shore to sue for patent infringement.
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Bullshit anti-privacy bill that would track your every action online passes house subcommittee. -
ISPs would be crippled by the requirement to store every click you make for up to 18 months. Your activities can be examined by any branch of government for any reason - no warrant required. The claimed intent is to stop child pornography, which it won’t. Spying on 700 million Americans to ineffectively combat a couple hundred pervs is a disgusting abuse of power and horrendous waste of resources. Be sure to contact your representatives and tell them to kill this bill.
At least with zombies, nobody gets all bent out of shape when you cave their head in with a shovel. Do it to a baby and suddenly you’re the monster.
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Happy Birthday, Nikola Tesla!
Though Edison gets most of the credit for electrifying the early 20th century, Tesla’s inventions have had more lasting impact. He was the father of alternating current, as well as doing much of the founding research on electromagnetic waves and three-phase motors. Nearly all the electronic devices in use today are built on principles developed by Tesla. Happy birthday, you weird genius.
Update: Here’s a great three minute video that breaks down the highlights of Tesla’s career.