Mac vs PC
Just saw this on Gizmodo. It is simply awesome!
Author: Louis
Outliers
Currently about 1/3 of the way through Malcolm Gladwell’s “Outliers – The story of success”. For those who may be unfamiliar with this n...
Big sorrows
My heart is so small it’s almost invisible. How can You place such big sorrows in it? “Look,” He answered, “your eyes are even smaller, ...
Another gloomy day
Another gloomy day in the western part of the island, but at least no rain for the time being. Very conducive for afternoon naps…
Build your wings
This sounds vaguely similar to the definition of faith I once heard, see On faith and More on faith. I guess, from time to time, it is “healthy” to ...
Greatest geeks
According to this article, the following are the greatest geeks of all time. Well, circa 2008 at the very least… Linux Torvalds Steve Wozniak Sir Tim Bern...
Man behind his language
A bit geeky, I know, but it’s good to get back to your roots sometimes, no? After all, wouldn’t you like to know what the twisted mind behind…...
Death
Over dinner a couple of weeks ago, a friend shared with me some recent and unfortunate happenings involving his friend. As the result of a freak accident and a ...
Evil over good
Some thoughts from close to a year ago. An oft-used theme in Chinese TV serials and movies is that of a bunch of bad guys trumping all over the good guys. In fa...