Marco Tabini @mtabini:
Attempted to explain set theory to my nine year old son, who now thinks his dad is a mad scientist.
@mtabini Introduce him to Douglas Hofstadter, and you’ll shortly appear normal again.
David Chartier @chartier:
If you’re wondering why I’m finally fed up with Squarespace 6, here’s your answer: http://j.mp/QDt6Bv
@chartier Keep me posted on where you land. Would like to jump ship on WordPress for something more fungible, not sure where.
“@Slate: Todd Akin Gets a Helping Hand From GOP Senators http://slate.me/QAcCKE ” // swear to God, thought this said ‘Raping Hand’ at first
Kirk McElhearn @mcelhearn:
My current iCloud plan expires in 2050. http://img.ly/nXve
@mcelhearn So clearly, iCloud isn’t on Unix time, or it would expire in 2039.
Kirk McElhearn @mcelhearn:
@jeffporten Hey, that’s right.
Melody Kramer @mkramer:
Im changing my middle name from Joy to Self-sabotage.
@mkramer You don’t have to; most Jews have that in our Hebrew names.
So it turns out that Obama is a member of the Muslim Brotherhood and wants all the Jews to die—according to a poker player I met last night.
Peter Cohen @flargh:
@jeffporten For the last time, he’s a member of the Muslin brotherhood and wants polyester to die.
@flargh And Apple uses a linen texture background! Clearly, they must be jihadist supporters as well.
Cheap Apple Whores @CheapAppleWhore:
It’s Not Apple Maps, It’s You http://www.cheapapplewhores.com/?p=8
Cheap Apple Whores @CheapAppleWhore:
A farewell to Ping http://www.cheapapplewhores.com/?p=50
Glenn Fleishman @GlennF:
In the past, today’s votes could shift. Now, significant %age of states in play will have votes cast before election day.
Kirk McElhearn @mcelhearn:
@GlennF I think early voting is anti-democratic.
Glenn Fleishman @GlennF:
@mcelhearn Because there’s not enough time for propaganda and gaffes to change people’s minds?
@GlennF @mcelhearn Some concern that early voting mechanisms allow coerced voting, but I don’t agree with Kirk.
Kirk McElhearn @mcelhearn:
@jeffporten @GlennF And, while I’m stirring things up, I think voting should be obligatory, is in some socialist EU countries.
@mcelhearn @glennf No objections to *encouraging* votes, but I think 1st Amendment includes right to abstain.
Kirk McElhearn @mcelhearn:
@jeffporten @glennf You can still vote and abstain. Here in Europe, you make a “blank vote.” It is counted as such.
“@washingtonpost: Courts weighing if forced prostitution make women eligible for asylum http://wapo.st/R0CU6e ” // should be fastest yes ever
@glennf fyi, your Seattle Times review is a top headline on my Android phone
Glenn Fleishman @GlennF:
FiveThirtyEight has just ticked Obama up from 81.7% to 83.9% probability of winning in a matter of days. With early voting, may be a lock.
@GlennF I seriously doubt that Romney can move polls in debate with Obama.
Glenn Fleishman @GlennF:
@jeffporten Yurp. People who are deciding by gut instead of intelligence/policy aren’t watching.
Glenn Fleishman @GlennF:
@jeffporten Also, the lock in. I love early voting.
Glenn Fleishman @GlennF:
The phrase “collect data anonymously about users for purposes like improving content” is illegitimate.
@GlennF okay, why?
Glenn Fleishman @GlennF:
@jeffporten The definition may be stretched to the point of an 80-year-old porn star’s nether parts.
@GlennF You have a real knack for metaphor.
Glenn Fleishman @GlennF:
@jeffporten Only for those who appreciate them.
@GlennF Thrilled to learn that you think I’m into granny porn.
“@johncusack: in case u need it, one more: Exposed: U.S. May Have Designated Assange an “Enemy of the State” http://www.democracynow.org/2012/9/27/exposed_us_may_have_designated_julian#.UGTa5rAE1ew.twitter …” @GlennF
Glenn Fleishman @GlennF:
Hashtags are so 2011. I propose *tags, for thoughts that need annotation. *i’m_thinking_it_might_need_some_work
@GlennF Too much like C pointers. Works best if your neurons are indexed and directly addressable.
Tom Tomorrow @tomtomorrow:
I have adapted seamlessly to so many tech changes in my lifetime. But driverless cars bring out inner 19th century Luddite in me.
@tomtomorrow it’s actually not a hard problem as these things go. The issue is achieving damn near perfect results.
Brian Dunning @BrianDunning:
Why do dentists always try to engage you in conversation during the procedure?
@BrianDunning Maybe Skeptoid fodder: I’ve heard that they think it distracts patients and dulls pain. Don’t know if actually studied.
Sandra Ionno Butcher @sibutcher:
Cyberwarfare Emerges From Shadows for Public Discussion by U.S. Officials http://nyti.ms/VLkAkL
@sibutcher Unfortunately, this seems to be to steer the conversation to “should we spend billions, or many billions?”
@sibutcher Most public IT money spent is either to cover up incompetence, or to pay off the guys with the most lobbyists.
Sandra Ionno Butcher @sibutcher:
@jeffporten many things wrong with this – among the challenges, technology outrunning policy and understanding of the public
David Chartier @chartier:
I would pay a good deal of money to have Jarvis as a voice option for Siri.
@chartier Would cause inevitable Apple lawsuit. “What do you mean it doesn’t include flying armor?”