Cognitive Architecture

The assignment: Sum up the entire first half of my Cognitive Architecture seminar into five principles, in one page or less, using language that could be understood by any semi-intelligent human being.

What I did: Turned the assignment on its head and created a vivid presentation showcasing each of the principles I identified (with a total amount of text occupying about one page).

The result?

Silent Push Notifications on Google Chrome

First, I would recommend you read (or skim) the Google Developers post on Push Notifications on Google Chrome . The following are a few excerpts that caught my eye: You’ll notice that we show a notification even when there is an error. This is because if we don’t, Chrome will show it’s own generic notification. See also: When can I use push without showing notifications (i.e. silent background push)? There is no timeline for when this will be available yet, but there is an intent to implement background sync and while it’s not decided or spec’d, there is some discussion of enabling silent push with background sync. And under the limitations section: you have to show a notification when you receive a push message At the time I first experimented with the Push API for Google Chrome, the first quote wasn't in the blog post, though the second two were. Being a naturally inquisitive creature, I wondered why you had to show a notifications, and mor...

DIY: How to Build an Artist's Easel (For $20 or Less)

So you want a good, solid easel but don't want to spend $100-200. I recently found myself in this situation; a recent graduate between jobs, I was running low on cash but high on motivation to get my hands dirty and paint. I set out to buy supplies for painting, but I realized only when I was at the store that I was lacking a crucial element: an easel. I was shocked to see prices in the $100-200 range for anything remotely resembling a decent wooden easel, so, perhaps as a result of my computer science do-it-yourself mindset, I set out to build one from raw materials. Turns out it can be done for under $20! And if I did it, you can to. Here's what you'll need:

Ruben Martinez Jr.

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