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The Snowball: Warren Buffett and the Business of Life – Alice Schroeder

On December 30, 2012

In american, benjamin graham, biography, book, business, finance, history, investing, warren buffett

After reading many books and articles by Benjamin Graham, I decided to read about the infamous Warren Buffett. The Snowball: Warren Buffett and the Business of Life provides a lengthy and detailed account of the life of Warren Buffett. Although it offers no direct advice on investments, the reader will gain insight into the mind and lifestyle of one America’s greatest financial minds.

After reading the biography, I believe that his success lies in no specific investment strategy. It is his overall outlook on life and common sense approach to investing which allows him to avoid the extremes of risk. (ISBN-13: 978-0553384611)

Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors – Carl Sagan and Ann Druyan

By anautonomousagent

On December 30, 2012

In animals, ann druyan, ape, biology, book, carl sagan, complexity theory, dna, math, science, solar system, sun

Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors by Carl Sagan and Ann Druyan stands as a testament to their brilliance as synthesizers of facts into story. Sagan and Druyan piece together myriads of biological facts to recreate the narrative of natural creation accessible to the non-scientific reader. Starting from the birth of the solar system and ending with the rise of apes, the reader will be left in awe at the beauty of life. The only requirement before reading this book is a curiosity about the natural world and a desire for understanding. (ISBN-13: 978-0345384720)

Sadly, Sagan passed away before the duo could complete a sequel.

Mini ITX Gaming PC

By anautonomousagent

On December 30, 2012

In computer, gtx 580, tf2, video, website, youtube

This YouTube video by bimmerman18 inspired me to build a PC. I built my PC with all the parts listed minus a few changes. Instead of the GTX 590, I bought the GTX 580. For a hard drive I bought an SSD. The PC boots up instantly and runs smoothly without problems on Windows 7. I can play one of my favorite games, Team Fortress 2, with all the video settings maxed out while having no noticeable decrease in frame rate. At 100% the CPU and motherboard temperatures never exceed 150 degrees F, while the GTX 580 never exceeds 185 degrees F (about 85 degrees C). Overall it’s a nice PC. However, next time I am going to buy a normal sized motherboard with a large case so that I can have more PCI and hard drive slots.

MIT OpenCourseWare – Physics – Walter Lewin

By anautonomousagent

On December 30, 2012

In education, electricity, isaac newton, magnetism, math, mechanics, mit, opencourseware, physics, science, video, walter lewin, waves, website

It’s rare to find a professor who teaches with the enthusiasm and fun of MIT Professor, Walter Lewin. Which is why I highly recommend the his video lectures on Physics. Also, I would suggest watching the physics lectures of Richard Feynman.

His video courses include:
Physics I – Classical Mechanics
Physics II – Electricity and Magnetism
Physics III – Vibration and Waves

Into the Universe with Steven Hawking

By anautonomousagent

On December 30, 2012

In aliens, astronomy, carl sagan, fiction, netflix, newton, physics, science, space, steven hawking, time, travel, universe, video, website

Into the Universe with Steven Hawking provides a fascinating look at the provoking ideas of Steven Hawking. From aliens to time travel, it’s worth a view. Watch it on Netflix or Discovery.