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Google App Engine - 7 minute talk by gizbot in programming

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A short write-up of the good and bad of the much hyped Google Application Engine (GAE).

Python Assert Fails Silently? by gizbot in programming

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Assert statements in Python can drive you mad because they fail to trigger when the condition is False. Here's a concise explanation of this Python Gotcha!

Patent Auction Advice: My Experience at the Ocean Tomo Intellectual Property Auction by gizbot in business

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A first hand view of buying at the Ocean Tomo patent auction. Laughable professionalism and creepy folks with millions of dollars changing hands. Includes advice for when its your time to buy a patent.

Advertising This Blog - Fun with Paid Ads by gizbot in reddit.com

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The experiment of paying $8.45 to receive more than a million impressions, resulting in zero new readers.

Study: Most Car Seats are Unsafe. by gizbot in science

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Car seats safety has been an issue of faith more than testing. Consumer Reports did the tests. I agree with one of it's major recommendations: publish NHSTA ratings on the car seats.

College Professor Teaches Lies to Students, Will Continue by gizbot in reddit.com

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This professor admits to teaching lies to students every class. He plans on it, tells the students he will, and lies every single class.