Great article -- the clearest explanation of quantum computing I've ever read.

Google Wave is, so far, too difficult and buggy to be relied upon (once upon a time, we called this state "beta software"). Nonetheless, the promise for new types of collaboration are there. Here are some thought-provoking use-cases for Wave

From the CACM last year, a good introduction to and survey of the problem.

• Sunday freedive at Two-Step (Honaunau). Not great vis, but calmer than I expected. Sick of the snow? Not too late for a Spring Hawaii trip! #
• Doing faux tilt-shift in Photoshop of Machu Picchu. Stupid fun. #
• New Phone OS from Microsoft (Win 7 Mobile) -- striking UI, clean break from previous OS …

Why I don't think artificial intelligence is likely to have a breakthrough in the coming decade: My latest column for SD Times.

• Watched the SuperBowl with 2hr time-delay because I was u/w hearing whales and watching tuna destroy a baitball. Hawaii no ka 'oi! #
• Beaker singing "Dust in the Wind" : http://bit.ly/9gNEv4 #
• Mathematica users: How apply a function n times recursively, where n = Log[2,Length[list]]? i.e …

• Are there any shows on the Discovery Channel that are NOT narrated by Mike Rowe? #
• Resolved: Pair programming is NOT a good idea when learning an API. Debate? (Pair prog is BEST way to learn an API?) #
• Colorado Springs going to cut 1/3 of streetlights to aid city budget …

My latest column for SD Times argues that right now, it's smarter to specialize, not generalize, in your programming career.