Daily Archives: November 17, 2003

Algorithms

Posted on November 17, 2003 by Arthur

The most comprehensive resource for algorithms is still the DADS, NIST’s Dictionary of Algorithms and Data Structures. Completely recommended if you quickly need to look up a way to sort your data. DADS is also living proof why it’s ridiculous … Continue reading →

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Commercials. The medical ones.

Posted on November 17, 2003 by Arthur

From a outsider’s point of view, there’s something weird about (Northern) American commercials. A couple of years ago I was surprised to see commercials promoting medication and pills. Imagine a country where all these pills and commercials from those drug … Continue reading →

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Sunday shopping

Posted on November 17, 2003 by Arthur

Believe it or not: Nova Scotias first Sunday shoppingday was a success. The Herald reports that everyone was generally excited about the idea of this Christmas specific event. Nova Scotia is the only province that doesn’t allow year-round Sunday shopping. … Continue reading →

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