Monday, April 14, 2014
Friday, April 11, 2014
Recommended Reading: "The computer auto-route didn't do what I expected!"
Here is a great article about why computerized routing programs frequently generate "optimal" results that folks don't understand, and thus "aren't good": http://www.optaplanner.org/blog/2013/08/06/FalseAssumptionsForVRP.html
Shortest routes: Not always best. Fewest trucks: Not always best. Focus on time slots before capacity: not always best. No crossing routes: not always best.
Good route results usually look something like this:
This is why NP-hard problems (like routing) are **hard**. :)
Shortest routes: Not always best. Fewest trucks: Not always best. Focus on time slots before capacity: not always best. No crossing routes: not always best.
Good route results usually look something like this:
This is why NP-hard problems (like routing) are **hard**. :)
Thursday, April 10, 2014
Recommended Reading: Heartbleed vulnerability may expose your passwords.
Want to know if your favorite sites have been patched? Test them here:http://filippo.io/Heartbleed/
If you use Chrome, install the Chromebleed extension to get notified when you use a site secured by openSSL: http://lnkd.in/djYXMRM
Friday, April 4, 2014
Recommended Reading: Wikipedia has changed their font and layout.
It makes my eyes bleed. The serifs in the titles are sharper, and there is too much white space in the content. Ugh.
http://lnkd.in/bi3BPT9
http://lnkd.in/bi3BPT9
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
Continued Beatings Found to Increase Morale
AUSTIN --
In an ongoing study, researchers at the University of Texas released results indicating that, indeed, the beatings shall continue until morale improves. And improve it did!
Using a scientifically sound approach, researchers at the McCombs School of Business divided incoming freshmen into three accounting classes: a control, one with occasional light beatings, and another with regular, intense sessions. Researchers were unable to make the study double-blind, as the sampling was obvious to any outside observer, as well as the participants.
After analyzing their results, and comparing individual performances to the wider average, a strong correlation was discovered. Workers, er -- Students in the third group demonstrated higher skills aptitude, and an increased motivation and ability to learn the material quickly. They also displayed higher group creative skills, and paradoxically, an statistically relevant increase in days absent.
Researchers plan to evaluate future scenarios, including applications in IT departments, variations for middle managers, as well as pilot programs at local elementary schools.
In an ongoing study, researchers at the University of Texas released results indicating that, indeed, the beatings shall continue until morale improves. And improve it did!
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| 2013 Most Motivated Student, future CPA |
Using a scientifically sound approach, researchers at the McCombs School of Business divided incoming freshmen into three accounting classes: a control, one with occasional light beatings, and another with regular, intense sessions. Researchers were unable to make the study double-blind, as the sampling was obvious to any outside observer, as well as the participants.
After analyzing their results, and comparing individual performances to the wider average, a strong correlation was discovered. Workers, er -- Students in the third group demonstrated higher skills aptitude, and an increased motivation and ability to learn the material quickly. They also displayed higher group creative skills, and paradoxically, an statistically relevant increase in days absent.
Researchers plan to evaluate future scenarios, including applications in IT departments, variations for middle managers, as well as pilot programs at local elementary schools.
Coors Light Wins Gold Medal in German Beerfest
DRESDEN --
In a surprising turn of events, American-style light lager Coors Light was awarded a 2014 Dresden
Beer Festival Gold Medal yesterday.
Named "beste Wasser" for 2014, Coors Light topped other well-respected entries such as San Pellegrino, Evian, and Perrier. Judges reported that "although FIJI was a close second, Coors Light was the bottled water that offered the most flavorful rich body". While it was only able to weakly compete in the clarity and color segment, Coors Light astonished the judges with its sparkling character, ease of drinking, and its bold flavor notes of goat piss and old wallet. It was found to be most useful for rinsing the palate and spitting between samplings of actual beer.
In a surprising turn of events, American-style light lager Coors Light was awarded a 2014 Dresden
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| 2014 Best Water Gold Medalist - Dresden Beer Festival |
Named "beste Wasser" for 2014, Coors Light topped other well-respected entries such as San Pellegrino, Evian, and Perrier. Judges reported that "although FIJI was a close second, Coors Light was the bottled water that offered the most flavorful rich body". While it was only able to weakly compete in the clarity and color segment, Coors Light astonished the judges with its sparkling character, ease of drinking, and its bold flavor notes of goat piss and old wallet. It was found to be most useful for rinsing the palate and spitting between samplings of actual beer.
Malaysian Plane Found in Australian Maintenance Hangar
PERTH --
Australian aviation authorities announced today that crews have located the missing Malaysian Airlines flight 370 after over three weeks of globally-coordinated search efforts. The missing aircraft, which vanished from air control radars on March 8, was discovered by maintenance technicians early this morning in an Eastern Australian maintenance yard.
"It's the damnedest thing, you know?" says hydraulic inspection tech Cooper Ashcroft. "I'm off signing for a load of kero, trying to finish up this scheduled service, and all my crew is standing around gobsmacked looking at the bird."
According to hangar foremen, the aircraft arrived the morning after it went off radar for an unscheduled C service. Instructions were made to repaint the craft as a Qantas flight, but overhauls were hampered by what appeared to be a full cargo hold of baggage.
"It's the damnedest thing, you know?" says hydraulic inspection tech Cooper Ashcroft. "I'm off signing for a load of kero, trying to finish up this scheduled service, and all my crew is standing around gobsmacked looking at the bird."
According to hangar foremen, the aircraft arrived the morning after it went off radar for an unscheduled C service. Instructions were made to repaint the craft as a Qantas flight, but overhauls were hampered by what appeared to be a full cargo hold of baggage.
Area Cable Guy Reportedly Early to Appointment
DAYTON, OHIO --
Today, resident Dave Wilson was surprised to hear a knock at his door at approximately 9:50 am. Upon answering, he discovered it was a local Time Warner cable technician showing up for Wilson's 10 am-noon installation.
"I'd just come out of the can, and I hadn't even put pants on," explained Wilson. "The doorbell rang, and like magic: there he was."
"It's been really great today. The tech hasn't had to leave yet, he hasn't fallen asleep, and I think he has all the equipment I ordered. Plus, my internet is on. Also, he left me with a working remote."
Sources were able to confirm that the technician did indeed have all the needed equipment for Wilson's 2 DVR + high speed internet installation, and he additionally did not leave any tools or debris behind after he was finished. Citing company policy, sources were unable to confirm or deny whether the technician did indeed arrive early.
Today, resident Dave Wilson was surprised to hear a knock at his door at approximately 9:50 am. Upon answering, he discovered it was a local Time Warner cable technician showing up for Wilson's 10 am-noon installation.
"I'd just come out of the can, and I hadn't even put pants on," explained Wilson. "The doorbell rang, and like magic: there he was.""It's been really great today. The tech hasn't had to leave yet, he hasn't fallen asleep, and I think he has all the equipment I ordered. Plus, my internet is on. Also, he left me with a working remote."
Sources were able to confirm that the technician did indeed have all the needed equipment for Wilson's 2 DVR + high speed internet installation, and he additionally did not leave any tools or debris behind after he was finished. Citing company policy, sources were unable to confirm or deny whether the technician did indeed arrive early.
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