Steve Jobs and the Economics of Elitism
I found this article about Steve Jobs in the New York Times.
Ariette Fux
This blog is run by Ariette Fux, a pal from Wallis in Silicon ValleyArchive for Uncategorized
Mocks aren’t Stubs – by Martin Fowler
This is an interesting article about the use of mock objects. Martin Fowler has written the article in 2007. I think it still holds true.
Christmas on January 19th?
There are more and more ‘rumors’ that Apple will introduce a new product on 1/19. See the article on ‘Der Tagesanzeiger’.
The power of graphics
Great representation on the job loss in the US. This is an excellent example when graphics say more than words!
Swiss winter ad – We do whatever it takes to make your holiday perfect
We are getting ready for our holiday in Switzerland. Check out this hilarious ad!
(Via http://www.myswitzerland.com)
PragPub
I find the PragPub magazines from the guys at ‘The Pragmatic Bookshelf’ interesting. Each month they bring out a magazine with new developments. The magazine comes in PDF, for Kindle and in epub (good for Stanza on iPhone).
Teach Yourself Programming in Ten Years
A classical essay from Peter Novig “Teach Yourself Programming in Ten Years”.
The Duct Tape Programmer
Another insightful post from Joel Spolsky: The Duct Tape Programmer.
The New Monte Rosa Hut – Modern Architecture in the Swiss Alps
(via http://www.neuemonterosahuette.ch)
The New Monte Rosa Hut is opening its doors this weekend. The hut was build as a joint project between the ETH Zuerich, SAC, the ‘Hochschule Luzern – Technik & Architektur’ and EMPA. It’s a fascinating project in many ways: architecture, energy efficiency (90% of the energy is produced by the hut itself) and construction challenges (the hut is situated between three glaciers with no gondola to the hut).
Take a look at the pictures about the construction.
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Sporcle – Mentally Stimulating Diversions
If you like quizzes try out sporcle – they have tons of games to play.