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Thursday, 28 November 2013
Cities of the future
Based on metrics derived from foreign direct investment, here are this years winners.
Please note that "American" in the slides means "Americas", ie. North, Central and South America.
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Wednesday, 27 November 2013
Friday, 22 November 2013
Wednesday, 20 November 2013
Distrust of government
Ever wonder how much distrust people have of their government? Now, you know. I found quite a few surprises. The survey was conducted by a legitimate research firm...trust me.
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Thursday, 14 November 2013
Pretty to watch
Even prettier...
I bought this stock about a week ago at $7.33. As of this moment, it is just below $12.00. This kind of opportunity rarely comes along. Read about it here.
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Wednesday, 13 November 2013
Tuesday, 12 November 2013
Monday, 11 November 2013
It's on fire!
On this, the 4th trading day since I bought ONVO at $7.33, seconds ago it was trading over $9 a share. That's up over 23% in less than four days. Get it while it's hot!
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Sunday, 10 November 2013
Saturday, 9 November 2013
Friday, 8 November 2013
Thursday, 7 November 2013
Talk about playing to a tough crowd
If there was any question about whether Chicago hockey fans are a lunch pail crowd, such doubt was dispelled last night during a game in the Windy City with the visiting Winnipeg Jets.
With Chicago on its way to a 4-1 victory late in the game, Jets defenceman, Adam Pardy found himself digging a puck out of his own corner when Hawks forward Brandon Bollig rode him into the boards. A pane of glass was dislodged and Pardy went half way over the boards with it.
At that point, the Jets player appeared to try to keep the glass from falling onto spectators. What did he get for his trouble? As a melee ensued behind him, pinning him in his precarious position, a young guy in the crowd reached down and yanked his helmet off. You can see his arm reaching down in this shot.
Not to be outdone, the man's companion, a young "lady", decided she had a better purpose for her beer than drinking it, and doused the Winnipeg player's head with it. In the meantime, her (boy)friend had already donned the player's bonnet, much to the delight of the partisan crowd.
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With Chicago on its way to a 4-1 victory late in the game, Jets defenceman, Adam Pardy found himself digging a puck out of his own corner when Hawks forward Brandon Bollig rode him into the boards. A pane of glass was dislodged and Pardy went half way over the boards with it.
At that point, the Jets player appeared to try to keep the glass from falling onto spectators. What did he get for his trouble? As a melee ensued behind him, pinning him in his precarious position, a young guy in the crowd reached down and yanked his helmet off. You can see his arm reaching down in this shot.
Not to be outdone, the man's companion, a young "lady", decided she had a better purpose for her beer than drinking it, and doused the Winnipeg player's head with it. In the meantime, her (boy)friend had already donned the player's bonnet, much to the delight of the partisan crowd.
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Wednesday, 6 November 2013
Don't miss this great opportunity!
Yeah, I know--that sounded like the start of a cheesy commercial. This is anything but. I am very sincere about the following...
The 3-D printing industry is revolutionizing manufacturing. It is still in its infancy, and much is not known about it such as who the big winners are going to be and the extent to which this process can be used. Nonetheless, this is the ground floor and you want to get in the elevator now, before it reaches the 50th floor. It would have been nice to get in at the basement, say a year ago or so, but it's definitely not too late. Here's a bunch of industry players and what their stocks have done in the last year.
I did a little research yesterday and bought ONVO. This company has virtually no competition. Whereas most 3-D printers are used to produce everyday products like small household items made of plastic, Organovo prints functional human tissue. They have had success producing liver tissue and have plans to print heart and kidney cells, and in the future, making usable human body parts. They have relationships with a couple pharma giants, Pfizer and Roche, so they are well-positioned to explode.
I bought yesterday at $7.33. I wish I had bought the day before at $6.65, but still, at this moment, it is $8.00, up 8.6% from yesterday's close. You don't have to buy ONVO, just buy something. Do your own research and get on the band wagon before another great opportunity passes you by.
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The 3-D printing industry is revolutionizing manufacturing. It is still in its infancy, and much is not known about it such as who the big winners are going to be and the extent to which this process can be used. Nonetheless, this is the ground floor and you want to get in the elevator now, before it reaches the 50th floor. It would have been nice to get in at the basement, say a year ago or so, but it's definitely not too late. Here's a bunch of industry players and what their stocks have done in the last year.
I did a little research yesterday and bought ONVO. This company has virtually no competition. Whereas most 3-D printers are used to produce everyday products like small household items made of plastic, Organovo prints functional human tissue. They have had success producing liver tissue and have plans to print heart and kidney cells, and in the future, making usable human body parts. They have relationships with a couple pharma giants, Pfizer and Roche, so they are well-positioned to explode.
I bought yesterday at $7.33. I wish I had bought the day before at $6.65, but still, at this moment, it is $8.00, up 8.6% from yesterday's close. You don't have to buy ONVO, just buy something. Do your own research and get on the band wagon before another great opportunity passes you by.
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Monday, 4 November 2013
Donald Duck with a really bad hangover?
That's Peter Burns. Yes, Peter, not Petra or Petronella. He is the former frontman of Dead or Alive. The poor guy survived a botched lip job that got infected and almost killed him. It then took over 100 more surgeries to fix it.
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Thursday, 31 October 2013
Saturday, 26 October 2013
Friday, 25 October 2013
Wednesday, 23 October 2013
Monday, 23 September 2013
Thursday, 12 September 2013
Computer destroys me after I take an 8-2 lead
I recently found a great online table tennis game...
I will get my revenge...
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Tuesday, 6 August 2013
Tuesday, 16 July 2013
Don't blink!
This is a compilation of the most amazing pool trick shots you will ever see. You'll want to play it again and again.
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Tuesday, 11 June 2013
Tuesday, 4 June 2013
What the heck--
Seen any funny or bizarre images on Google Maps? I, personally, have found two friends/relatives puttering about in front of their homes. While that was mildly amusing and a little surprising, you're not going to believe some of the shots captured by Google's candid camera.
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Friday, 31 May 2013
Tuesday, 21 May 2013
Toronto mayor, Rob Ford
Toronto mayor, Rob Ford, on accusations of a substance abuse problem...
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Tuesday, 7 May 2013
Fastest convertibles on the planet
If you like convertibles, especially fast ones, here's a treat for you...(and as always, click on any image to enlarge)
Right off the bat, fast as a bat out of hell, is the very fastest convertible in the world. It's so fast, it's name is literally "speed"(in French)--The Bugatti 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse.
McLaren MP4 12C Spyder. Looks like it's tearing down the road at 300 km/h, even when it's not moving at all.
2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT. Okay, so no gullwing doors. But this one's a convertible!
2014 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible, at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show on March 5, 2013
1957 Chevrolet Corvette. If the newest one isn't quite your speed, how about a classic?
A Porsche 918 Spyder concept. Unveiled as three years ago in Geneva, you won't be able to get your hands on a 918 until the end of this year. But with a 4.6L V8 putting out 580 horsepower, combined with two electric motors turning out an additional 240 hp, you can bet it'll be worth the wait.
Replica of James Dean's 1955 Porsche "Beck" Spyder.
Pagani Zonda. "Wicked" is the first word that comes to mind.
Lamborghini Aventador J. This is probably my favourite. It just spews sex appeal. No, ladies--the Italian gentleman is not part of the standard equipment.
Ferrari 599 SA APERTA
Lamborghini Gallardo LP-560 4 Spyder at the 83rd Geneva International Motor Show, March 5, 2013. Sleek lines make for a delicious, aerodynamic look. Same with the car.
The 2010 Tesla Roadster sport. Very different look. I don't know if I like it, but it is different.
BMW i8 Spyder Concept. As soon as I saw this one, I thought it looks like a toy car. Then, I looked at the name. It is a toy.
Lamborghini Reventon. Say it with me on 3. One, two, three...Transformer!
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Right off the bat, fast as a bat out of hell, is the very fastest convertible in the world. It's so fast, it's name is literally "speed"(in French)--The Bugatti 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse.
McLaren MP4 12C Spyder. Looks like it's tearing down the road at 300 km/h, even when it's not moving at all.
2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT. Okay, so no gullwing doors. But this one's a convertible!
2014 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible, at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show on March 5, 2013
1957 Chevrolet Corvette. If the newest one isn't quite your speed, how about a classic?
A Porsche 918 Spyder concept. Unveiled as three years ago in Geneva, you won't be able to get your hands on a 918 until the end of this year. But with a 4.6L V8 putting out 580 horsepower, combined with two electric motors turning out an additional 240 hp, you can bet it'll be worth the wait.
Replica of James Dean's 1955 Porsche "Beck" Spyder.
Pagani Zonda. "Wicked" is the first word that comes to mind.
Lamborghini Aventador J. This is probably my favourite. It just spews sex appeal. No, ladies--the Italian gentleman is not part of the standard equipment.
Ferrari 599 SA APERTA
Lamborghini Gallardo LP-560 4 Spyder at the 83rd Geneva International Motor Show, March 5, 2013. Sleek lines make for a delicious, aerodynamic look. Same with the car.
The 2010 Tesla Roadster sport. Very different look. I don't know if I like it, but it is different.
BMW i8 Spyder Concept. As soon as I saw this one, I thought it looks like a toy car. Then, I looked at the name. It is a toy.
Lamborghini Reventon. Say it with me on 3. One, two, three...Transformer!
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Sunday, 5 May 2013
Friday, 3 May 2013
Thursday, 2 May 2013
Jodi Arias murder trial
Today, in the Jodi Arias murder trial, prosecuting attorney, Juan Martinez, asked state's witness, psychologist Jill Hayes, the burning question regarding Arias' lies...
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Wednesday, 24 April 2013
Tuesday, 23 April 2013
Oh, those powerful computers!
You often hear about how computers keep getting so much faster and bigger. Well, here's an interesting thing I just found. I stumbled upon a web page where a few users had mentioned how much memory was being dedicated by their browser (Chrome) for the tab they were currently viewing (the same one they were posting to). They described using the Chrome task manager to see this usage.
So, I invoked it (Shift-esc will do it), and sure enough, all my tabs were there indicating the amount of memory dedicated to each. The page I was viewing was using over 70 mb.
Being an old-school programmer for almost 25 years, it brought to mind that some of the early computers had as little as 2 kb total memory. That's not a typo. In 2 kb of memory sat (whatever was currently needed of) the operating system, control blocks to manage the computer, the user's program, and some amount of data. Back then, one of a programmer's biggest challenges was to find ingenious ways of minimizing storage requirements. If your program was too big, you had to slice it and dice it (called overlays) so that you could use the same storage area to load only the piece you needed to perform a specific function at that specific moment in time.
Then, I looked at the page in my tab and noticed that perhaps 80% of the page was blank space. We have come a very long way since those first computers which came shortly after the wheel was invented. Computers are so much faster and bigger, now. When you need 70 mb of silicon just to display perhaps 2 kb of data, it'd better be damn big and fast. Funny thing is, that despite the leaps and bounds of advancement in hardware technology, the software has gotten decidedly more stupid.
This is understandable since in the old days, the few hundred programmers that were employed in a large city were all that were needed and so represented la creme de la creme. Today, just about everyone needs to be a "programmer", no matter how poor their talent and aptitude. Armies of people "earn" their living in information processing. The ingenuity of the programmer has been replaced by the ingenuity of the hardware developer--making bigger and faster machines capable of supporting even the most unimaginative programmer. Of course, they are rarely called "programmers", anymore. They are "developers", mostly just shuffling things around on a screen.
The above does not apply to operating system developers, etc. I do realize there are still some bastions of low-level programmers around.
I can't imagine what the heck the other 69.9 mb is being used for. I guess I'm not quite as imaginative as I thought I was.
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So, I invoked it (Shift-esc will do it), and sure enough, all my tabs were there indicating the amount of memory dedicated to each. The page I was viewing was using over 70 mb.
Being an old-school programmer for almost 25 years, it brought to mind that some of the early computers had as little as 2 kb total memory. That's not a typo. In 2 kb of memory sat (whatever was currently needed of) the operating system, control blocks to manage the computer, the user's program, and some amount of data. Back then, one of a programmer's biggest challenges was to find ingenious ways of minimizing storage requirements. If your program was too big, you had to slice it and dice it (called overlays) so that you could use the same storage area to load only the piece you needed to perform a specific function at that specific moment in time.
Then, I looked at the page in my tab and noticed that perhaps 80% of the page was blank space. We have come a very long way since those first computers which came shortly after the wheel was invented. Computers are so much faster and bigger, now. When you need 70 mb of silicon just to display perhaps 2 kb of data, it'd better be damn big and fast. Funny thing is, that despite the leaps and bounds of advancement in hardware technology, the software has gotten decidedly more stupid.
This is understandable since in the old days, the few hundred programmers that were employed in a large city were all that were needed and so represented la creme de la creme. Today, just about everyone needs to be a "programmer", no matter how poor their talent and aptitude. Armies of people "earn" their living in information processing. The ingenuity of the programmer has been replaced by the ingenuity of the hardware developer--making bigger and faster machines capable of supporting even the most unimaginative programmer. Of course, they are rarely called "programmers", anymore. They are "developers", mostly just shuffling things around on a screen.
The above does not apply to operating system developers, etc. I do realize there are still some bastions of low-level programmers around.
I can't imagine what the heck the other 69.9 mb is being used for. I guess I'm not quite as imaginative as I thought I was.
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Thursday, 18 April 2013
Wednesday, 10 April 2013
The Jodi Arias saga continues
Alyce LaViolette, expert witness for the defence on domestic violence in the Jody Arias murder trial conducting one of many of her acclaimed seminars entitled "Was Snow White a Battered Woman?".
Well, I found a copy of the story of Snow White and read it very carefully (twice) and even though I may not be an expert, it is my opinion that Snow White was not battered. I found not an iota of evidence to support that outlandish claim. I read nothing to suggest that she was battered, breaded or even lightly dusted with flour, let alone battered.
I apologize to true victims of abuse of either gender for making light of this subject. Many people seem to forget that the victim in this case was Travis Alexander and not Jodi Arias. There is not a shred of evidence that Mr. Alexander was ever physically violent toward Ms. Arias. However, it's been well established that not only was Jodi a vindictive, scheming, conniving, stalker, but also a compulsive liar.
And as for Ms. LaViolette, this woman sees abuse (and victims) everywhere she looks, especially of the male toward female variety. She is almost totally blind to the reverse situation, ignoring all evidence of such.
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Well, I found a copy of the story of Snow White and read it very carefully (twice) and even though I may not be an expert, it is my opinion that Snow White was not battered. I found not an iota of evidence to support that outlandish claim. I read nothing to suggest that she was battered, breaded or even lightly dusted with flour, let alone battered.
I apologize to true victims of abuse of either gender for making light of this subject. Many people seem to forget that the victim in this case was Travis Alexander and not Jodi Arias. There is not a shred of evidence that Mr. Alexander was ever physically violent toward Ms. Arias. However, it's been well established that not only was Jodi a vindictive, scheming, conniving, stalker, but also a compulsive liar.
And as for Ms. LaViolette, this woman sees abuse (and victims) everywhere she looks, especially of the male toward female variety. She is almost totally blind to the reverse situation, ignoring all evidence of such.
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