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Physicist Richard Feynman was known as the “Great Explainer” and had a unique ability to connect science with the human experience. After Feynman’s death, biographer James Gleick discovered a letter that challenged his understanding of Feynman’s character. The letter was written to Arline, Feynman’s wife, who suffered from an unknown illness that eventually proved to […]
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In this article, the author discusses the importance of separating the concepts of a “Billing Engine” and a “Pricing Engine” when it comes to implementing pricing strategies. They argue that mixing these concepts can lead to disaster and that many companies struggle with this issue. The author explains the typical approach to pricing implementation and […]
I am thrilled to share that my friends and I have successfully created a browser-based word game called Sqword. Despite not investing in any substantial advertising, we have managed to sustain a consistent group of daily active users for the past half-year. However, we recently discovered that our game was being hosted on various “game […]
This page provides information on export controls imposed on advanced computing and semiconductor manufacturing items to the People’s Republic of China (PRC) in 2022 and 2023. The information includes links to rule texts and additional background information, including FAQs. In 2023, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) released three rules updating the controls. These […]
Amir Golestan, CEO of Micfo LLC, has been sentenced to five years in prison for wire fraud. He pleaded guilty to using fake companies to obtain over 735,000 Internet Protocol (IP) addresses. Golestan and Micfo settled with ARIN, the nonprofit overseeing IP addresses, in a civil case after ARIN sued them. Federal prosecutors filed wire […]
Experience the thrilling adventure of stepping into the shoes of Dr. Frasier Crane in this turn-based RPG game, Frasier Fantasy. Take on the challenge of fighting for your antique silverware, sneaking through the live-in-help’s bedroom, and attempting to throw the ultimate dinner party. This game is a loving tribute to the beloved show “Frasier” and […]
In this web content, the author provides a history of the ispc compiler that they developed while working at Intel. They mention the failed Larrabee project, Intel’s attempt at building a high-end GPU, and the issues they faced with vector unit utilization. The author criticizes the auto-vectorization approach used by the Intel compiler team and […]
In downtown Detroit, the city center has experienced a remarkable recovery since its bankruptcy over a decade ago. However, blighted areas still remain. The city’s mayor, Mike Duggan, has proposed a unique plan to reduce vacant land by implementing a split tax system. Under this system, land would be taxed at a higher rate, regardless […]
In March 2020, during the COVID-19 quarantine, the author decided to learn iOS development and chose SwiftUI to build their own stock portfolio tracker. Over the course of two years, they spent countless hours building and refining the app, incorporating features like per-transaction gain/loss tracking and stock split adjustments. The author took a custom approach […]
Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin (1900-1979) was a British-born American astronomer and astrophysicist known for her groundbreaking work on stellar spectra and the composition of the Sun. In her 1925 doctoral thesis, she proposed that stars were primarily composed of hydrogen and helium, a conclusion that initially contradicted prevailing scientific beliefs. Despite initial rejection, independent observations eventually proved […]