A simple model for the measurement of emergence:  Positive Emergance is greater than the mean of the sum of it’s parts.  Negative Emergance (diminishment of overall marginal utility) is equal to or less than the mean of the sum of it’s parts.
Brief surveying indicates that the perceived marginal utility of a useful or pleasing (among other positive ( Read more... )

I'm writing a _massive_ research paper on the history of power and now know everything there ever was to know about steam.
The v.3 rough draft is below. It''s about 88% complete but needs spellcheck and independant fact check.. This is part one in a two part project going from 1600's to 1877 (Rise of Steam) and from 1700's to 1950's (Rise of ( Read more... )

I've decided that I'm going to learn to play the accordion. I'm in the shopping process right now and likely will be for awhile. I'd perfer to find a good deal as I'm pretty much broke.
I'm looking for a 3 row C or D configuration push button chromatic with 40(min) free bass preferably under 500. I'd also take a piano accordion, but would really ( Read more... )

I can do all of my homework ( Read more... )

I'm all for Frankenfoods as I'm pro-progress. Sure there's plenty of Science Fiction doom of the earth plots that can be speculated about as tampering with God's creation brings the wrath of the OmniDeath, but that's pretty darn unlikely ( Read more... )

We're Moving Out of State and Getting Rid of Tons of Stuff ( Read more... )

Ashley managed to move her Dr's apt. which was my second suggestion before we got into a fight ( Read more... )

If you're a guy masturbating in my room and I don't know your name, you have to leave ( Read more... )

I am now the proud owner of a little utility trailer. I feel like a grown up for some reason.

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