Yet another 3D post . . .

I’m not going to keep bashing 3D TVs – I think I’ve explained my position on them pretty well. Instead, I’m going to answer a question from someone else who also likes to bash 3D TVs.  Actually, it wasn’t bashing so much as it was just a general question.  After reading a previous post about

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Want peace and quiet? Make some noise.

I had recently written about how carefully managed audio enhancements can improve retail sales.  Well, it was pointed out to me that carefully managed audio enhancements can do a whole lot more as well. Per previous discussion, there is ample evidence that to suggest that manipulating people’s acoustic environment influences their behavior.  In addition to

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The Santa Strategy

I finally found a use for my graduate degree in Game Theory! Courtesy of New Scientist Magazine, Graham Lawton.  Magazine Issue 2792, 25 December 2010, pages 58-59.  I should probably put some legal disclaimer here, since I am just using copy and paste.  I think everyone should get a subscription to their magazine.  Please don’t

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CES is like the 12th day of Christmas!

As I write this, there are 9 days 17 hours 48 minutes and 23 seconds remaining until the start of the 2011 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES). My 6-year-old son, Cooper, had a similar approach to Christmas – asking me every 20 minutes how much longer until Santa was coming to visit (I finally got

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Introducing, “The Thompson Postulate”

I am thrilled to announce that my theorem has been confirmed via proof by induction and proof by rippling at the University of Edinburgh.  Per the long-standing tradition in mathematics that the author of a new theorem has the authority to name it, I have recorded my theorem as “The Thompson Postulate.” Thank you, thank

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Introducing, "The Thompson Postulate"

I am thrilled to announce that my theorem has been confirmed via proof by induction and proof by rippling at the University of Edinburgh.  Per the long-standing tradition in mathematics that the author of a new theorem has the authority to name it, I have recorded my theorem as “The Thompson Postulate.” Thank you, thank

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