Month: January 2019

Civilization as we know it depends on a widespread belief in the notion of free will. Benjamin Libet and many other scientists, however, have repeatedly demonstrated otherwise. If there is no free will then the problem is not choice. This notion would solve a lot of problems and may create new ones.

The most beautiful scientific theories are also the most parsimonious. Therefore, I will refer to a dialogue between C. A. Swan and Tony Wendice in one of my favorite Hitchcock movies. How does Wendice know Swan will agree? “For the same reason that a donkey with a stick behind and a carrot in front always goes forwards and not backwards.”

As the Moore’s Law continues to sweep through various basements and computer shops, Windows 7 specimen with less than 16 GB in RAM are no longer the favored pets as nerds and filthy casuals alike find the newer breeds of Mac and PC the ideal companions. These dinosaurs have to migrate to libraries, where high processing power is not a prioritized trait. Here, they are made to perform tedious tasks like converting PDF files for their new owners. Unfortunately, even these jobs are proving to be too much for the pre-6th gen Intel units. One would expect these poor things to be retired happily in an 80s hacker’s den upstate somewhere but without means to acquire better replacements, these computers of yesteryear may have to slave themselves until they finally give out, painfully.

Yesterday I enjoyed an elevated level of comfort in working with the scanning equipment. My ability to produce clear scanned images coupled with a highly courteous, interpersonal and cheerful disposition renders me a strong candidate for any scanning position. For all those on the market for a scanning gig, I highly recommend building a strong reputation in producing high quality digital copies of data while keeping track of destination folders. For those of you scanning enthusiasts, I endorse hours of practice with Apple’s document scanner inside the Notes app.

Last week, I had the audacity to question Mr. Frankish’s third highlight, an “abundant water supply,” to describe the “Model Colony of Southern California.” Ever since, it has been raining cats and dogs. I stand corrected once again.

On a side note, my tip of the week is as follows: Please hack in your email address in your umbrella handle. I know chiseling takes effort; but in case you lose it, you’ll thank me later.

According to the Crystallinks.com/numerology, “the alchemy of three is demonstrated by its power of multiplicity. For example, one gave rise to two (1+1=2) and two gave rise to three (2+1=3) and three gave rise to all numbers (3+1=4, 3+2=5, 3+3=6, 3+4=7, 3+5=8 3+6=9).” It is then written that 3 is the “number of good fortune, multiplicity, and alchemy.” 

Importantly, in the third paragraph of a letter to Messrs. Lee & Sumner, Mr. Frankish requests a more prominent heading to describe the “Model Colony of Southern California.” He highlights the following three: i) fine climate, ii) famous avenues, and iii) abundant water supply. However, one may argue with his third highlight.

The new hourly rate is $12: 1 + 2 = 3.

This week schedule was MTW 666: 3 No. 6; 6 / 2 = 3.

Uploaded 24 items: 666 / (2 + 4) = 111; 1 + 1 + 1 = 3.

Praise Satan Santa, Half-Life 3 is coming!

I am back!  As Germans say, “Guten Rutsch!” It means happy New Year. Literally, it means “a good slide.” Personally, I am a big fan of its literal translation. It makes me feel as if I am sledding between galaxies at warp velocity.

I hope that the 2019 space-time continuum- or Minkowski space- will be a great win for all. As for me, I started the year by listening to Puccini’s aria, Nessun Dorma. I can hear the aria now,

Set, stars! Set, stars!

At dawn, I will win!

I will win! (Vincerò).