Comments on: Biweekly links for 07/13/2009 http://michaelnielsen.org/blog/biweekly-links-for-07132009/ Mon, 07 May 2012 21:35:26 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: John Sidles http://michaelnielsen.org/blog/biweekly-links-for-07132009/comment-page-1/#comment-24558 John Sidles Wed, 15 Jul 2009 03:57:01 +0000 http://michaelnielsen.org/blog/biweekly-links-for-07132009/#comment-24558 There is a lesson here for mathematicians, scientists, and engineers: we earn the respect and support of society, chiefly by providing opportunities for the next generation of our planet's children. Right now, one billion children are standing ready. That is a mighty sobering thought ... but also, it is a mighty wonderful opportunity, for all of us. There is a lesson here for mathematicians, scientists, and engineers: we earn the respect and support of society, chiefly by providing opportunities for the next generation of our planet’s children.

Right now, one billion children are standing ready. That is a mighty sobering thought … but also, it is a mighty wonderful opportunity, for all of us.

]]> By: Jack http://michaelnielsen.org/blog/biweekly-links-for-07132009/comment-page-1/#comment-24515 Jack Mon, 13 Jul 2009 16:18:00 +0000 http://michaelnielsen.org/blog/biweekly-links-for-07132009/#comment-24515 Lost $18 cash two days ago at the supermarket (autocheckout machine). By this theory, I wish I left my wallet. I would've risked more money upfront but would've ended higher. Lost $18 cash two days ago at the supermarket (autocheckout machine). By this theory, I wish I left my wallet. I would’ve risked more money upfront but would’ve ended higher.

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