Category Archives: Miscellaneous

Completeness versus permanence

Posted on February 20, 2009 by Tim Cederman-Haysom

I realised something interesting tonight. For the first time, for a huge number of people, all of their personal correspondence will be neatly catalogued and saved. This is thanks to the pervasiveness of email — both people and businesses. And … Continue reading →

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I love data

Posted on February 6, 2009 by Tim Cederman-Haysom

I’m intrigued by how much the data collection of my exercise influences how much I run. Suffice to say, I never run quite as far or as often when I don’t have my Garmin or Nike Plus kit.

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Microblogging

Posted on January 16, 2009 by Tim Cederman-Haysom

Between more substantial posts, I am constantly updating my Twitter stream. (Twitter updates are also available in my sidebar) Expect plenty of pithy and unsubstantiated entries.

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A short break – some random Wikipedia links

Posted on January 4, 2009 by Tim Cederman-Haysom

I just got back from a wonderful (albeit short) break to visit Australia. Always great to see family and friends back home. No incredibly insightful first post for the new year sadly, I’m still enjoying the lazy feeling from a … Continue reading →

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Random Wikipedia Link of the Day

Posted on December 9, 2008 by Tim Cederman-Haysom

A two-fer today: Emerald Cockroach Wasp As early as the 1940s it was reported that female wasps of this species sting a roach twice, delivering venom. A 2003 study proved using radioactive labeling that the wasp stings precisely into specific … Continue reading →

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Why do you Turk?

Posted on November 21, 2008 by Tim Cederman-Haysom

This is great. I’ve been using Amazon Turk for a variety of different projects and I love it. It’s fantastic to actually be able to put a face to the people who do such an amazing job in contributing. Thanks … Continue reading →

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What I’ve been reading lately

Posted on November 5, 2008 by Tim Cederman-Haysom

I’ve really enjoyed the following blogs of late: Tepom.com – amateur personal finance advice from Scott Bliss. Usually thoughtful and interesting posts for everyday financial issues. Cake Wrecks – professional cakes gone wrong. Oddly addictive. I’m always surprised at the … Continue reading →

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Correlation != Causation

Posted on September 25, 2008 by Tim Cederman-Haysom

Or does it? Thanks lee.

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Random Wikipedia link of the day – the dancing epidemic of 1518

Posted on September 21, 2008 by Tim Cederman-Haysom

You can’t make this stuff up. The outbreak began in July 1518, when a woman, Frau Troffea, began to dance fervently in a street in Strasbourg. This lasted somewhere between four to six days. Within a week, 34 others had … Continue reading →