Something I've learned about myself is that I like numbers. I like the cold, hard facts about a situation assessed quantitatively and to know where things are headed from there. If you're like me and looking at the stats intrigues you, you should check out Worldometers. Worldometers is a website that displays all sorts of facts and actively updates to show the trend. It covers … [Read more...]
Archives for 2011
Optimal TV Size and Viewing Distance
If you're in the market for a new TV, you might be looking at the sizes and have no idea what size you want besides one that fits inside your house and your budget. What's the differences between a 42" and a 56" TV? Is there such a thing as a TV that's too big? There are two sites that can help answer your questions. The first, TV Size Matters, allows you to picture a TV of … [Read more...]
HP TouchPad Round-Up
So HP taught all hardware manufacturers over the past month that consumers will go crazy for any sort of tablet at a low enough price point. While most vendors have cleared out of their stock, HP has said they will do another limited production run to satisfy consumer demand though they might not be able to guarantee the same bargain basement prices that caused the fury to … [Read more...]
Ad for Twitter: It’s Faster Than an Earthquake
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UFsJhYBxzY Twitter seemingly got the idea from XKCD: … [Read more...]
Illinois Man Faces 75 Years in Prison For Recording Police
Just a little over an hours drive away from my home is Robinson, Illinois where a man is facing 75 years in prison for recording law enforcement without their consent. Older wiretapping laws haven't kept up with the ubiquitous audio and video recording technology of today. 42-year-old Michael Allison of Illinois could spend the rest of his life in prison for recording police in … [Read more...]