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Pi Pie

March 14th, 2008 · 4 Comments

Pi PieYou may be asking yourself, "How nerdy are the people that Dennis works with?" I can assure you, with no small level of conviction, that the answer is, "plenty".

As you no doubt do not know, today is Pi day, an unofficial holiday to celebrate the mathematical constant pi. If pi is truncated to seven decimal places it becomes 3.1415926, making March 14 at 1:59:26 pm the designated time of pi.

Indeed, at that precise moment, the Engineering staff will meet in the kitchen to consume pie of various kinds. We owe Larry Shaw a debt of gratitude.

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Sundin to Finish Season in Toronto

February 25th, 2008 · 1 Comment

Mats StaysAfter weeks of conjecture, speculation, and general mischief on behalf of the hockey media, it's official -- Mats Sundin is staying in Toronto.

I'm certainly not harbouring any fantasies about post-season prospects for the Maple Leafs this year. It is obvious to everyone, myself included, that the team desperately needs to be rebuilt... From the top down.

Sundin would have unquestionably fetched a lavish return on the open trade market, but it made me ill to visualize him in a Detroit, San Jose, or (especially) Ottawa jersey. After so many years of dedication to the team, city, and fans, Sundin owes the ...

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Record Player Player

February 3rd, 2008 · 1 Comment

I don't know where this Henry Rollins clip came from, but his ideas intrigue me and I'd like to subscribe to his newsletter.

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