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Have Fewer "Friends"
(On Facebook, that is…)
150. That’s Dunbar’s Number. It is the theoretical maximum number of stable relationships a person can have at once (on average). This includes your significant other, all ...
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5 Things Everyone Should Have in Their Car
As a responsible driver, you should have certain things in your car, no matter who you are. These are things that will keep you safe and moving. Additionally, you shouldn’t have much else in your ca...
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How To Search Vanderbilt Better
Unless you’ve been living under a rock this month or dislike Google, you’ve probably noticed your web search page has changed. It’s called “Google Instant” and displays search results as you type. ...
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A Tale of 2 Apps
I wrote a paper last week for systems engineering, analyzing two systems — one flawed and one acceptable. This paraphrased version, while perhaps a bit overly technical, will hopefully serve as reaso...
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Why I Hate my Printer
Technology is supposed to make our lives easier. Whether it’s something as complex as a cell phone or as simple as a toothbrush, we expect new technology to enrich our lives while being easy to use...
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On Inception
Warning - Massive Spoilers to follow that WILL RUIN THE MOVIE FOR YOU.
“What is the most resilient parasite?” A question posed by Cobb (Leonardo DiCaprio) at the very beginning of the movie. "An Id...
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3 Biggest Driving Annoyances
I spent the other week in San Francisco seeing friends. To be more flexible with my time there, I drove down from Seattle, which took about 12 hours. With that much time on the road, I was reminded of...
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3 Strikes Against the iPhone 4
I have oscillated back on forth on whether to get the new iPhone 4. Initially, I thought I didn’t need it. Besides, my 3GS worked just fine. Then I actually saw one in person, and as I compared my ...
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Democratizing Data
The answer to anything is at our fingertips today. A quick Google search, a couple keystrokes into Wolfram Alpha, or a few taps on Yelp are able to yield the answer to your most pressing questions or...
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Car-less in Nashville
Nashville is a city built for cars. It has expansive, wide roads with the city at the intersection of two main interstates that get flooded with cars every single day. If you don’t have a car in Nas...