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Less is more
“It is quality rather than quantity that matters.” Words from the great philosopher Seneca are really accurate on the topic Michael Smith discussed on this interesting lecture called “Is big data killing creativity?” He need to address this subject very carefully. According to his studies, a program rules what you should see, statistics knows what’s best for you.
By Giovanni Profeta4 years ago in FYI
The True Meaning of the False Meaning of Christmas
Folks in the media who lament the commercialisation of the traditionally Christian festival, Christmas, will often frame it as being about "Santa vs. Jesus." Jesus's birth of course, is the origin of the festival, a time of giving an reflection, but to many secular people, Santa, a personification of the giving of gifts, is the centre of the season, a symbol of receiving, not giving, and of celebration and indulgence.
By Matty Long4 years ago in FYI
The Original King of Barter
A couple of days ago (Dec. 14, 2021) a woman from San Francisco named Demi Skipper made the news because she had bartered her way from a bobbypin to small house in Tennessee. But she wasn't the first to accomplish such a feat. She was inspired by a fellow named Kyle MacDonald who did much the same thing in 2005. I wrote up that story in June 2006 for Lesley Scorgie's Rich by Thirty newsletter. At the time, Kyle was one trade away from getting his house, which he did one month later. So I've added the ending and a few other details as well. Here's the story!
By Marco den Ouden4 years ago in FYI
Christmas Toys for 1962. Top Story - December 2021.
Quite a few years ago my wife and kids and I were visiting her family in Alberta and we decided to take a look at the old homestead where she spent some of her years growing up. It was smallish house on large farm. The house was abandoned and in poor repair. But explore it we did and in the basement I found treasure. Three Eaton's Catalogues from 1962. The large Spring and Summer Catalogue and the thinner Summer Catalogue and Christmas Catalogue.
By Marco den Ouden4 years ago in FYI
History of A Charlie Brown Christmas
On December 9, 1965, A Charlie Brown Christmas premiered on CBS TV as a 30-minute animated Christmas special written by Charles M. Schulz, creator of the “Peanuts” comic strip. The comic was hugely popular at the time when the TV special debuted.
By Bill Petro4 years ago in FYI
Is this 2021's creepiest Christmas tree?
NEXSTAR (NEXSTAR) - Krampus, step aside. The arrival of Woody the Talking Christmas Tree has been announced. After a 15-year absence, a Canadian mall has restored its massive human-faced Christmas tree, bringing nostalgia to Nova Scotia locals and giving the shivers to just about everyone else.
By Menoli Sachindra4 years ago in FYI
Tis the Season - But what's the Reason?
It's that time of year again. We're in the final month of Merry Hallowthanksmas. The "mas" part of that is intended to be for Christmas, of which there is both the secular and religious versions. I'm secular all the way. But if you thought that big ticket item was the only thing December was about, you need to think again. Let me share the bounty of December with you.
By Pam Reeder4 years ago in FYI
23 NFT Terms You Need to Know
NFT nerds use a bunch of terms, abbreviations, silly slang, and intentional misspellings that to most newcomers seem like complete nonsense. Some are essential for your understanding and participation in the space, others are just funny terms that make you feel like an insider.
By Christian Jensen4 years ago in FYI
