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Architecture and Sports (AKA why soccer sucks)

gtmurff — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 02:47:39 +0000

I’m a baseball fan, and tonight I was reminded of a quirk in baseball that I love. It’s something I think every sport should incorporate. Were soccer to include this feature, I think more Americans would tune in. You see, every baseball diamond, EVERY field, has different dimensions. Sure, the basepaths are always 90 feet, but no two outfield walls are the same.

When they design a new field, the architects go to great lengths to outdo each other. Don’t believe me? Have a look at Minute Maid Park in Houston, go ahead, I’ll wait… Welcome back, did you see that?! It’s a freaking flag pole in center field. Now just imagine if soccer were to adopt this philosophy. Are you with me?

Picture this, I’d design a soccer field to include a 30 foot hole somewhere on the field. Then, I’d cover it with a fake piece of turf. Tell me you wouldn’t watch now.

My Math Says This Is Three Times Faster – There, I Fixed It – Epic Kludge Photos

gtmurff — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 20:25:07 +0000

I was thinking about posting the image of the ipad on a copier. It’s such a crappy overused story, I thought it belonged on TT. However, the next images I saw was this one. It’s significantly more important and worthy of being reposted.

My Math Says This Is Three Times Faster – There, I Fixed It – Epic Kludge Photos.

WhiteHouse.gov Releases Open Source Code

gtmurff — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 20:17:40 +0000

I’d be hesitant to use any code release by the govt. This is the same bunch of fools that think the Internet is a series of tubes. You want true open source software?? Head on over to http://linux.com/ you’ll learn a bit.

WhiteHouse.gov Releases Open Source Code.

Laser Pointer

gtmurff — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 04:28:50 +0000

I’m pretty sure my cat has this same dream every night.

Laser Pointer

via xkcd.com.

Mr. Gates goes to Antarctica

gtmurff — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 02:51:49 +0000

Where do you spend your vacation if you’re Mr. Microsoft? Not in Panama City, Fl with the college kids. You pack up the fam and ship out for the south pole. Not many Father’s can ask their 10 year old where they want to go and actually deliver. If only this kid had said Mars, the U.S. could continue marking it’s territory around the Solar System.

Bill Gates – What I’m Learning – Three Generations in Antarctica – The Gates Notes.

Murff’s Law

gtmurff — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 07:02:13 +0000

Murff’s Law:

“The time in which a technophile is placated by his latest gadget is divided in half with each new device aquired.”

We’ve all heard of Moore’s Law and in case you’ve forgotten, I’ll paraphrase. “..the number of transistors that can be placed inexpensively on an integrated circuit has doubled approximately every two years.” Today, I’m announcing a theory (note it’s only a theory) that describes the insatiable appetite of a geek. With each new laptop, TV, iPod, Zune (well maybe not the Zune), IR remote, etc. the post-purchase satisfaction is cut in half. A graph shows that as the satisfaction goes to zero, an individual reaches a point where they must own every new device released to the market. Thus you end up with tech journalists who buy everything announced.

Essentially, users build up a tolerance to pleasure received from a new toy. There comes a point where the enjoyment from a new device wanes off almost instantly creating an instant need for the next gadget. I can think of industry that has this affect, drugs.

But, it’s not the product that people get hooked on, it’s that feeling of “this is the best technology man has.” But, since Moore’s Law is pretty much true, “the best technology man has” is not the best for very long.

Google and Apple already know all of this and they make a killing off your lust for technology

Google struggles with social skills | Digital Media – CNET News

gtmurff — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 06:04:49 +0000

Here’s another article I didn’t really read, I just like the headline. Google is the slightly geeky kid at school who has friends that are jocks and friends that are ubergeeks. Apple is the rich kid who gets a BMW for his 16th birthday and Microsoft is the kid with tape on his glasses who created a computer program to write his english term paper. Deep down, don’t they all have problems with their social skills?

Google struggles with social skills | Digital Media – CNET News.

Barnes & Noble rolls out second Nook update

gtmurff — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 19:21:51 +0000

How is this news? Could you imagine if every Windows update that went out was a major press event? The tech blogosphere would be the most boring place on the planet. But then again, Tech Toilet would be crazy busy keeping up with the crap.

via Barnes & Noble rolls out second Nook update.

YouTube – Mad TV iPAD

gtmurff — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 19:18:54 +0000

I’m pretty sure everyone has already seen this before, it’s just too funny to ignore. I gotta think someone at Apple was aware of the spoof before they released the iPad. I’m sure the iPad will do well and sell millions of units. But I think if their not carefull, Android will leapfrog them within five years.

YouTube – Mad TV iPAD.

Crash Cleaves Camaro SS In Two, Driver Walks Away [Car Crashes]

gtmurff — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 19:02:37 +0000

Crash Cleaves Camaro SS In Two, Driver Walks Away [Car Crashes].

Didn’t Mythbusters bust this myth? I hope this guy realizes how lucky he is to walk away from a busted myth.