Dr Wingnut

Month: March 2011

  • Progress

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    Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything.George Bernard Shaw

  • Metal

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    Metal is the old way.  Metal is stupid.Masayoshi Son, chairman and CEO of the Tokyo-based telecom and media company SoftBank Mobile Corp. Son challenged the Japanese government to back his plan for converting all of Japan’s telecom lines to optical fiber.It appears the new way is graphene, memristors, carbon nanotubes, and optics.  Welcome to the…

  • Weaknesses

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    A warrior of light who trusts too much in his intelligence will end up underestimating the power of his opponent.Paulo Coelho

  • Nick of Time Cranberry-White Chocolate Drops

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    When time’s an issue, whip up these easy one-bowl cookies.  Cranberries and white chocolate sing in perfect harmony, while nuts lend a crunchy, toasty undertone.1 cup (2 sticks) butter, very soft1 cup packed brown sugar¾ cup granulated sugar1 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons vanilla1/8 teaspoon orange oil1 large egg½ teaspoon baking soda2¾ cups K.A Unbleached All-Purpose Flour1½…

  • Persistance

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    Business is never so healthy when, like a chicken, it must do a certain amount of scratching around for what it gets.Henry Ford

  • Success

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    All you need is ignorance and confidence; then success is sure.Mark Twain

  • Simplicity

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    I’d like to live as a poor man with lots of money.Pablo Picasso