Derived from the word Illuminati, it refers to a math elite that are increasingly controlling the future. One of the first people to popularize the phrase, "The Numerati" was the author and journalist, Stephen Baker, who also has a book of the same name.
In this age of science and technology, it is no big surprise that the global elite will increasingly be run by the Numerati.
by dimension August 17, 2009
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The more I disregard the signs
The more I glide.
The more I walk across the lines
The more I fly.
Crazier by Gary Numan, taken from the album Hybrid.
The more I glide.
The more I walk across the lines
The more I fly.
Crazier by Gary Numan, taken from the album Hybrid.
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Palindromic, sequenced, or repeating numbers on odometers/trip meters.
Doug Grosjean, of IBMWR Presidential fame, has always been fascinated by palindromic or repeating number sequences as they rolled up on the odometer, frequently posting pictures of his speedometer as the odometer and trip meter lined up to make memorable numbers. Who doesn't remember cracking that first 100,000 miles on their vehicle?
While some number combinations are naturally occurring, the chances of other combinations self-occurring are remarkably slim and require preplanning by the watcher. This helps provide some level of interaction with the process, further improving the enjoyment achieved by people wanting to create their own Grosjean Numbers. Having multiple odometers helps improve the difficulty of creating multiple number combinations further decreasing boredom while on those long trips!
A friend's son attending Penn State explained the phenomenon to his math teachers, who quickly adopted Grosjean Numbers within examples of their class work.
Doug Grosjean, of IBMWR Presidential fame, has always been fascinated by palindromic or repeating number sequences as they rolled up on the odometer, frequently posting pictures of his speedometer as the odometer and trip meter lined up to make memorable numbers. Who doesn't remember cracking that first 100,000 miles on their vehicle?
While some number combinations are naturally occurring, the chances of other combinations self-occurring are remarkably slim and require preplanning by the watcher. This helps provide some level of interaction with the process, further improving the enjoyment achieved by people wanting to create their own Grosjean Numbers. Having multiple odometers helps improve the difficulty of creating multiple number combinations further decreasing boredom while on those long trips!
A friend's son attending Penn State explained the phenomenon to his math teachers, who quickly adopted Grosjean Numbers within examples of their class work.
Grosjean Number examples can be found on your speedometer
Odometer-/--Trip meter
0123456--/--789.0 => 01234567890
1234565--/--432.1
1111111--/--111.1
1000000--/--000.0
Odometer-/--Trip meter
0123456--/--789.0 => 01234567890
1234565--/--432.1
1111111--/--111.1
1000000--/--000.0
by edeslaur October 6, 2009
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An amalgamation of nu rave and emo, Numo followers are identified by their passion for raving, and the severe depression that usually precedes and follows.
Numo kids find happiness only in raving, when surrounded by epilepsy-inducing lights, dance/techno/rave music and others of their breed.
Numos can be found in a multitude of habitats, and different behaviours can be observed. At parties, they can be found on the dancefloor, like a flock of seagulls, in groups of about 3-8. At school, they are usually seen to be quite depressed, thinking only of their next rave. Sometimes, this wait becomes unbearable, and small to large groups of Numos can be seen to rave behind the bikesheds, consuming large quantities of flourescent glow-stick liquid... and E.
Occasionally, a Numo kid can be found at the center of a rave, completely motionless, with a blank expression on their face. This is known as Nu-mode, when a surge of depression washes over them, and they must battle with their own inner demons to overcome and continue the rave. If unable to win this battle, a numo is lost, and an emo is born.
An amalgamation of nu rave and emo, Numo followers are identified by their passion for raving, and the severe depression that usually precedes and follows.
Numo kids find happiness only in raving, when surrounded by epilepsy-inducing lights, dance/techno/rave music and others of their breed.
Numos can be found in a multitude of habitats, and different behaviours can be observed. At parties, they can be found on the dancefloor, like a flock of seagulls, in groups of about 3-8. At school, they are usually seen to be quite depressed, thinking only of their next rave. Sometimes, this wait becomes unbearable, and small to large groups of Numos can be seen to rave behind the bikesheds, consuming large quantities of flourescent glow-stick liquid... and E.
Occasionally, a Numo kid can be found at the center of a rave, completely motionless, with a blank expression on their face. This is known as Nu-mode, when a surge of depression washes over them, and they must battle with their own inner demons to overcome and continue the rave. If unable to win this battle, a numo is lost, and an emo is born.
Numo: Talk's cheap, let's rave.
Kid: You can't dance!
Numo: I rave... because I don't know how to dance.
Kid: You're wearing all black, but your shoes are green!
Numo: OMFG! I must be Numo.
Numo: I rave because they hate me. They hate me because I rave.
Ex-Numo (Emo): Look man, rave is dead to me!
Numo: No, you're dead to the rave.
Kid: You can't dance!
Numo: I rave... because I don't know how to dance.
Kid: You're wearing all black, but your shoes are green!
Numo: OMFG! I must be Numo.
Numo: I rave because they hate me. They hate me because I rave.
Ex-Numo (Emo): Look man, rave is dead to me!
Numo: No, you're dead to the rave.
by NumoWrestler December 26, 2007
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"I knew ponce number 1 was poncely, but what's with the boating shoes?"
SOPHIA: i saw ponce number one wearing that reversible fur trapper the other day.
DANIELLA: come on, at least he wasn't wearing girls' shoes..
SOPHIA: i heard he stores them in his basement.
DANIELLA: (laughs) But I heard he got a handjob while playing on his Xbox..
SOPHIA: innit, that is SO ponce
SOPHIA: i saw ponce number one wearing that reversible fur trapper the other day.
DANIELLA: come on, at least he wasn't wearing girls' shoes..
SOPHIA: i heard he stores them in his basement.
DANIELLA: (laughs) But I heard he got a handjob while playing on his Xbox..
SOPHIA: innit, that is SO ponce
by greyfrust September 21, 2009
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The post went live at 11:38 PM on July 16, and a mere 20 minutes later, the Burger King in question was alerted to the rogue employee. At least, I hope he's rogue. How did it happen? Well, the BK employee hadn't removed the Exif data from the uploaded photo, which suggested the culprit was somewhere in Mayfleld Heights, Ohio. This was at 11:47. Three minutes later at 11:50, the Burger King branch address was posted with wishes of happy unemployment. 5 minutes later, the news station was contacted by another 4channer. And three minutes later, at 11:58, a link was posted: BK's "Tell us about us" online forum. The foot photo, otherwise known as exhibit A, was attached. Cleveland Scene Magazine contacted the BK in question the next day. When questioned, the breakfast shift manager said "Oh, I know who that is. He's getting fired." Mystery solved, by 4chan. Now we can all go back to eating our fast food in peace.
The post went live at 11:38 PM on July 16, and a mere 20 minutes later, the Burger King in question was alerted to the rogue employee. At least, I hope he's rogue. How did it happen? Well, the BK employee hadn't removed the Exif data from the uploaded photo, which suggested the culprit was somewhere in Mayfleld Heights, Ohio. This was at 11:47. Three minutes later at 11:50, the Burger King branch address was posted with wishes of happy unemployment. 5 minutes later, the news station was contacted by another 4channer. And three minutes later, at 11:58, a link was posted: BK's "Tell us about us" online forum. The foot photo, otherwise known as exhibit A, was attached. Cleveland Scene Magazine contacted the BK in question the next day. When questioned, the breakfast shift manager said "Oh, I know who that is. He's getting fired." Mystery solved, by 4chan. Now we can all go back to eating our fast food in peace.
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