Monthly Archives: July 2014

This is why G+ is bleeding

Posted on July 19, 2014 by MaxHuijgen

Hashtags and mentions in absurd abundance creating new circles of SEO/Marketeers dominating G+ There is nothing wrong with the profession, but please try to be less obnoxious. The mutual mentioning, the abundant sharing, over the top words like 'post of … Continue reading →

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Lack of stress explains floppy ears, white fur patches and cute faces

Posted on July 14, 2014 by MaxHuijgen

The white spots of cows, the curly tails of pigs and the hang ears of rabbits are just a few examples of typical domestic animal traits compared to its wild relative. Darwin already observed this remarkable pattern in mans' best … Continue reading →

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The Ocean Clean Up: couldn’t be done until this 19 year old came along

Posted on July 8, 2014 by MaxHuijgen

Getting rid of of the millions of tons of plastic couldn’t be done the experts said until Boyan Slat thought outside of the box and created a concept which could do the job. Collecting the plastic with huge floating barriers, … Continue reading →

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Google’s Cynical Manipulation of the Right To Be Forgotten

Posted on July 3, 2014 by MaxHuijgen

By removing articles from the British press they manipulate the debate. In what looks like an one two with the Guardian, BBC and other influential UK papers they pave the way for an outcry over censorship. The court order said … Continue reading →

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The most crippled influential CPU ever is 35 years old: happy birthday 8088

Posted on July 2, 2014 by MaxHuijgen

There is no processor which had such a lasting influence on computing history. When IBM decided to produce the personal computer, aptly named PC, they selected a cheap Intel CPU. The 8088 which was crippled as it couldn't address more … Continue reading →

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