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Today, he would have different advice for his kids, or any other kids who needed career advice. |
"I really think today where people are in quantum computing, it is going to happen," says Holmdahl. "I would tell them today to get into quantum computing." |
Quantum computers have special properties that allow them to process exponentially more information than a regular, also called "classical," computer. With a classical computer, data is represented as a binary string of 1's and 0's. Quantum computers, however, can represent data as 0, 1, or both at the same time, which... |
Potentially, quantum computers could be used for predicting the stock market, finding more efficient shipping routes, food production, chemistry, drug discovery, cryptography and more. |
"Quantum computing is the opportunity to take a classic problem like health care and climate change and to be able to solve them in hours or seconds on a quantum computer," Holmdahl said. "The way a quantum computer works is that it can look at a multitude of different dimensions." |
At the same time, experts have told Business Insider that we're still 5 to 10 years away from the point at which quantum computers will surpass their classical brethern at most tasks. |
In 2018, less than 1% of organizations budgeted for quantum computing projects, but analyst firm Gartner estimates that by 2023, this will rise to 20%. And according to the analysts at Forrester, VCs invested $85 million into quantum computing in 2015. Two years later, that had skyrocketed to $400 million. |
"We're really at a moment when many businesses are starting to think about the promise of quantum information sciences and the promise of quantum computing for solving the world's most challenging problems," Krysta Svore, general manager of quantum software at Microsoft, told Business Insider. |
Currently at Microsoft, Holmdahl is leading the team in building a topological qubit, which fragments electrons to store information in multiple places at the same time. This is a different way of thinking about it than the approach other companies are taking: Intel, IBM and Google are using superconducting circuits to... |
Although analysts say Microsoft's approach is a major risk, if it works, it could put Microsoft ahead of its competitors with a much more powerful quantum computer. Holmdahl says Microsoft is aiming to finish its qubit by the end of this year. |
"The biggest thing in our generation" |
Quantum computers are still in their early stages, but Holmdahl expects more jobs to open up for people to conduct research and to build quantum computing hardware and software. In fact, Microsoft just helped launch a summit to bring more talent itoquantum computing, and started a quantum programming course for undergr... |
"Microsoft's focus is producing a scalable quantum computer and bringing that forward for our customers and for our future," Svore said. "To do that, we need to be able to accelerate the progress in quantum computing. We need to be able to educate a whole world of quantum developers." |
It may be too late for Holmdahl to tell his kids to get into quantum computing a decade early, but he says that there's still a lot of opportunity there for anybody who wants to get in on the ground floor. |
At age 13, Martin Yan left his home in Guangzhou, China, with nothing more than a small rattan suitcase and $20. |
It was your classic case of tough love. Unable to properly care for Martin after losing her husband, Yan's mother felt that sending him to live with a distant uncle in Hong Kong would give him a chance at a better life. |
Nearly 50 years later, Yan, one of the world's most recognizable ambassadors of Chinese food, sits in an office wallpapered with endless accolades. |
"I always tell people," he says, "that if I didn't have crisis or need in my life, I never would have learned to survive." |
He's done more than just survive. As the first Asian television cooking-show host in the United States, he has never let up; this year marks the 30th anniversary of his original public television show, "Yan Can Cook." His animated and wacky demeanor has garnered him both a devoted following and a fair share of sarcasti... |
With his newest PBS series, "Martin Yan's China," a companion cookbook out this year, a series of shows targeted to the Chinese population, and this month's opening of his cooking school in Shenzhen, China, this multifaceted man has come full circle, not only keeping up with the changing culinary landscape in America, ... |
Yan came to North America in 1969 when he was 21, stopping first in Calgary, Canada. But it was the coldest winter in 20 years, and after a few months, he'd had enough. |
"I went to visit a friend at [the University of California at Davis], and never bothered to go back and pack up," he said, laughing. |
"At that point, nobody was teaching Chinese cooking in this part of the world," he said, so he approached the dean of UC-Davis Extension. |
The dean told Yan that he would put a small ad in the Davis Enterprise, the city's daily paper, and if more than 15 people replied, he would give him a class. After the ad ran, 43 people signed up, and Yan had his first two classes to teach. He spent the next several years in Davis teaching, taking groups to San Franci... |
"I could never get a date," he joked, "because nobody wanted to get into a car that smelled like a kitchen." |
After earning his master's degree in food science, he returned to Hong Kong, but his dream was to live in America. It was difficult to get back into the U.S., so he returned to Calgary, where he helped a friend open a restaurant and started doing a "lunch and learn" program on the weekends. A producer of a local TV sho... |
"I went on once, and they thought I was a little different," Yan said, "so they asked me to come back. After the second time, they asked me to do 130 shows." |
Since then, Yan has done close to 3,000 shows, primarily for public television. His latest series, "Martin Yan's China," is devoted to the four schools of Chinese cuisine: Cantonese in the South, Szechuan and Hunan in the West, Shanghai and Fuzhou in the East, and Beijing and the Mongol flavors of the North. |
"This is the China century, whether you like it or not," he said. "All eyes are on China," he said, adding that "it's a great time to be introducing this specific regional cuisine. |
"In the beginning, I just did things like chop suey and chow mein -- more Americanized Chinese food. Now, the general public is more curious, articulate and adventurous. They're more willing to accept new cuisines and ingredients." |
Before filming the current series, Yan taped cooking shows for a Chinese audience, which allowed him to meet the locals and form relationships that helped dictate episodes of this new series. The funny thing, Yan said, is how successful the show has been in China -- more than 110 million viewers, he said. "They had new... |
But his popularity may have less to do with the dishes he prepares on TV and more to do with his engaging personality, Jackie Chan-like knife skills and ability to connect with viewers. |
"Martin is a great performer, and he's fun," said Cecilia Chiang, founder of the former Mandarin restaurant in San Francisco's Ghirardelli square. Chiang recalls the early days when Yan would come into her restaurant to eat, and was very timid. |
"When he first came here, he didn't have anything," she said. "Now, he has a good reputation, fame and money." |
Yan has not escaped criticism. Viewers know him as the man who yells his signature tag line "Yan can cook, so can you!" in each episode. Most find this energy contagious, though rumors have swirled that his thick accent is fake and used to bolster his quirky TV persona. |
"I came here when I was 21 years old, and people don't understand why I still have an accent," he said. "Whenever people say that, I say, 'Let me teach you one sentence in Cantonese. No matter how many times you repeat it, you're still going to have a heavy accent.'" |
And though Chiang has the utmost respect for Yan's work ethic and impressive career, she's less sure about the type of food he prepares. "Martin Yan has Martin Yan cuisine," she said. "It's kind of a mix of cuisines. I'm not really sure that it's authentic." |
Still, Yan's goal over the years has been to make Asian cuisine accessible to the American public, and most of his viewers seem to appreciate that. |
"Martin is an ambassador who bridged a gap by introducing people to Chinese cuisine in an unintimidating way," said Alex Ong, chef at the pan-Asian restaurant Betelnut in San Francisco. "He's very good at talking and being one with the audience, and it makes his viewers feel comfortable." |
One can even tell by looking at his latest cookbook, due in stores in April, that even the most far-flung regional specialty can be easily cooked in the home kitchen. |
Sitting in his office, Yan is more subdued than he is on TV, but his excitement bubbles to the surface when he talks about Chef Martin Yan's Culinary Arts Center, his new cooking school in Shenzhen, China. A palatial building surrounded by lychee trees, this is what Yan calls his "retirement project." |
This is his attempt to elevate Chinese cuisine, which around the world is something he and other Asian chefs feel has stagnated. Designed primarily for professional chefs, Yan sees the center as a culinary and cultural exchange program. |
"Up until now, there has been nothing like this in China," Yan said. "You want to learn French cuisine? You go to France. Spanish? You go to Spain. In order to really learn the cuisine of a particular country, you need to go there." |
It's but one of the ventures that demonstrate Yan's ambitions and work ethic, and underscores his belief that he's still got a lot of work to do. |
He has no problem telling you that his TV show reaches hundreds of millions of viewers, and that he can bone a chicken in 18 seconds, both of which are true. But in the next breath, he'll say in no uncertain terms that he's not successful. |
"I never think I'm on top of the world," he said. "If you're on top, you catch all the winds, and get all the criticism." |
There is much less pressure, he said, if you don't strive to be first. |
Or, as his friend and fellow longtime TV personality Jacques Pepin says, "We cannot escape ourselves. Martin is what he is and he does what he does because he loves it. He has no intention of doing something else." |
Adapted from "Martin Yan's China," by Martin Yan. Chili bean paste and hoisin sauce are sold in Asian markets and the Asian foods aisle of many supermarkets. |
1. For marinade, whisk together the soy sauces, rice wine and cornstarch in a medium bowl until well mixed. Add the beef, stirring to coat evenly. Let stand 10 minutes. |
2. Heat a wok or stir-fry pan over high heat; add the oil, swirling to coat the sides. Add the chilies and garlic; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 20 seconds. Add the beef; stir-fry until barely pink in the center, about 3-4 minutes. Add the green onions and bell pepper; cook until the onions wilt, about 1 minute... |
Adapted from "Martin Yan's China," by Martin Yan. Chili bean paste is sold in Asian markets as well as the Asian foods aisle of many supermarkets. |
1. Heat a wok or stir-fry pan over medium-high heat. Whisk together the clam juice, ketchup, chili bean paste and rice vinegar in a medium bowl until well combined; set aside. Add the oil to the wok, swirling to coat the sides. Add the garlic and ginger; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 20 seconds. Add the reserve... |
2. Lower the heat to a simmer; cover. Cook until the fish is cooked through, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, chili and sesame oil; cook until tomatoes begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a serving bowl; garnish with the cilantro and remaining green onions. |
With freezing temperatures sweeping the nation this week, it's more important now than ever to have the proper clothing and tools to help you survive this mini ice age. Below you'll find the best products that are guaranteed to keep you toasty and warm as you dream about the summer. |
Just plug in this freestanding heater and you'll have an instant fireplace. Imagine the warmth and beauty of a fireplace anywhere in your home with no installation. |
Electric Heated Socks for Cold Feet for Women and Men. Rechargeable battery heating warm socks (long) with two 3.7V rechargeable li-ion batteries. |
All you need to do is to fix the legs to the body by a screwdriver, and it’s ready to use. Simply control it with only 3 buttons without reading the user manual again and again. |
Electronic warmth, traction, and protection from the elements make this boot the ultimate in comfort in the worst winter conditions. The heated boots feature carbon fiber heating elements designed to keep your toes warm. |
Use this heated cover in your vehicle to enjoy a more relaxing drive during the frigid winter weathers. Simply plug it into your 12V cigarette lighter adapter and watch it do its work by providing warmth relief and comfort simultaneously. |
Enjoy the cozy comfort of a heated mattress pad for chill-free nights. 10 Heating Levels & 9 Timer Settings, Fast Heating, and Dual Controls for two users. |
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No need to worry about chimney fires, expensive fuel and messy ashes of a real wood stove. With the curved stove, you just place it where you want and plug it in to any standard household outlet. You will love the powerful heater on chilly nights; it can warm a room up to 400 sq. ft. and stays cool to the touch so chil... |
Ordinary tower heaters skimp on circulation, which creates hot spots near the heater and cold spots everywhere else. The Vornado Small Room Tower Heater with V-Flow heat circulation distributes the heat more effectively than oscillation can, providing whole room comfort. |
Handy Wall-Outlet Space Heater, Mini Ceramic Fan Heater with Timer and LED Display for Office, Desktop, Table, Home, Dorm. |
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Relax in luxury and comfort with this Plush Heated Throw Blanket. The snuggle-friendly size makes it perfect for lounging on the sofa, snoozing in your favorite chair, and relaxing anywhere. It features 4 heat settings that make it the ideal way to warm up during the cold nights of winter. |
Pet heating pad provides a warm and soothing place for your pet to sit or sleep when uncomfortably chilly days or nights. Ideal for providing warmth to your pet in the cold! |
This contemporary, freestanding towel warmer plugs in and keeps your towels & robes dry, warm, and comfy once you step out from bath or shower. Weighing in at an ultra-lightweight 5.7 lbs. makes it easy to store or transport around your home. |
Heated vest is flexible, washable, and can easily be worn with your daily attire. Includes A Powerful Rechargeable Lithium Battery Pack & Charger. Up to 7 Hours of Comfortable Warmth. |
Keep your blankets and mattress cozy, warm, and dry with this blanket warmer. Simply slide the hose under the blanket, let it run, and you’ve got a toasty spot to curl up into anywhere you want. |
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Aretha Franklin, Stephen Hawking, George H.W. Bush – a lot of notable people died in 2018. But NPR wants to hear about the less well-known people you've lost who were meaningful to you. |
Was there a relative, friend or co-worker you lost whom you think others should know about? Tell us about them, and we may share their story on Weekend Edition. |
Welcome to the Summer of LeBron, where the only rumors too ridiculous to run with are confirmed to be 100 percent wrong. |
Gary Payton became the first proven-wrong rumor-monger of the season Monday, when he told Black Sports Online that LeBron James’ son has committed to Sierra Canyon, a private school in Los Angeles, dumping fuel on the Lakers rumors. |
If Bronny Jr. and family are making that move, Sierra Canyon doesn’t know about it. |
In late February, rumors abounded that LeBron was looking around Philadelphia for private schools for his children, which James rolled his eyes at. |
Piecing together where James’ loved ones want to be is sensible — Dwyane Wade said Monday that James’ family will dictate his destination more than his basketball prospects — but it seems Payton jumped to a conclusion that, at best, has not happened yet. The 13-year-old Bronny currently attends Old Trail (middle) Schoo... |
James has been linked to nearly every team as another round of free agency looms, with all indications being he will opt out of his deal with Cleveland. The Lakers are believed to be strong suitors for his talents, but Philadelphia, Houston and San Antonio — as well as Cleveland and many others — are in the conversatio... |
The hope and determination of American Indian life is revealed in this story about what it takes to win one of the most exciting and dangerous forms of horseracing in the world today. This film follows teams from three different communities as they prepare for and compete across a grueling Indian Relay season — all hea... |
Though their ethnicities are mixed, the Wampanoag take pride in their tribal heritage. |
Prepared for South Sydney: Nene Macdonald is looking forward to taking on his childhood idol Greg Inglis on Satruday night. Picture: NRL Imagery/Scott Davis. |
Growing up in Queensland in the late 2000s was tough for rugby league fans. |
With so many superstars representing the Maroons, it was difficult for many kids to pick a favourite. |
Such was the case for Papua New Guinean-born and Cairns-raised Nene Macdonald, with the winger unable to split his allegiance for Matt Bowen and Greg Inglis. |
Now 24 and playing for St George Illawarra, Macdonald is faced with the surreal experience of lining up against his teenage idol in a sudden-death NRL final. |
While fully aware of what Inglis can produce, Macdonald is looking forward to the challenge ahead. |
“I’ve always looked up to him, he’s been one of my idols growing up,” Macdonald said. “I loved watching him when I was growing up, especially playing for Queensland and me growing up in Cairns. He was one of my idols, him and Matt Bowen were two people I loved watching play. |
Having had his first taste of finals football in enemy territory, Macdonald is looking forward to taking on the Rabbitohs in front of the St George Illawarra faithful at ANZ Stadium. |
“It was a packed stadium full of Broncos fans, we just had a little patch of Dragons fans. It was good to see them all come up, and to get the win. |
Discuss "Macdonald set to face idol" |
Heath Fillmyer allowed three singles over seven innings for his first major league win. |
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Heath Fillmyer used a hockey mentality to get a baseball milestone Wednesday night. |
Fillmyer allowed three singles over seven innings for his first major league win, Adalberto Mondesi and Drew Butera each drove in three, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago Cubs 9-0. |
Anthony Rizzo drilled Fillmyer (1-1) with a line drive on the left heel on his third pitch, but Fillmyer stuck around and didn’t allow another hit until David Bote and Tommy La Stella singled with one out in the seventh inning. |
Royals manager Ned Yost let the right-hander stay in to face left-handed Kyle Schwarber with two out and two on in the seventh, even though lefty Tim Hill was warming in the bullpen. Fillmyer got Schwarber to pop up. |
First career W, first career #SalvySplash. Great night for Heath Fillmyer. |
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