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Ship Tracks off North America
Crazy to think you can see the effects of ships at this scale. Here's California - there's a ship.
How to Make an Ironman Whimper (and Cough)
The key seems to be climbing lots of stairs. "Dold ... is the only person in the world who makes a living at stair racing ... which makes him the lord of an obscure but nonetheless codified sport."
Watchdog call for softening of new hate laws
The problem here seems to be that the proposed Australian anti-discrimination law "defines 'unfavorable treatment' as harassing someone or 'other conduct that offends, insults or intimidates the other person'." Offends or insults is an extremely broad definition.
Balloon-like dwelling to be tested on Int'l Space Station
"The lightweight, soft-skinned inflatable ... weighs about 3,000 pounds (1,361 kg), less than a third of traditional, similarly sized space modules, so it can be launched for a fraction of the cost. ... It also offers a potentially safer radiation environment than metal structures, which can produce body-piercing secondary heavy particles during solar storms and other cosmic radiation events." Seems interesting for making a Mars trip more practical.

Paperman

An Oscar-nominated short film from Disney:

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Backyard Farming Gets Fancy
Want to buy a $258 shovel for your gardening? Some things are too easy to mock...
A Field Guide To Caffeinating Yourself Into Oblivion [Infographic]
A variety of espresso-based beverages - I wouldn't mind a printed version of this.
J.C. Penney Brings Back Sales
People might find sales instead of "everyday low prices" annoying in theory but not so much in practice.
Management Consultants Can Save the World
"better management produces more efficient companies that boost economic output, which may ultimately translate into higher incomes and wealth for the world’s poor. Need proof? ... "

On celebrity culture...

I like this quote (originally found here):

To want to meet an author because you like his books is as ridiculous as wanting to meet the goose because you like paté de foie gras.

- Arthur Koestler

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