Quotes from Foundation, by Isaac Asimov “Never let your sense of morals prevent you from doing what is right.” … Continue reading
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All of the following have happened recently. Here’s a quiz: Which of these captured the most public attention and outrage? 1) Hackers prowling the network at JPMC for two months without detection; 2) massive credit card breach at Home Depot, … Continue reading
Although we obsess these days about making aircraft lighter, speedier, more fuel-efficient, above all else, making them more quickly than ever before, we should remember that the revolution in air travel began long before any of us started flying for … Continue reading
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Stand-up comedians have long joked that some things, like the actual components of chicken nuggets, are better left mysterious. The nuggets came from two national fast food chains in Jackson. Just what is in that … Continue reading
Tis the season of candy-corn binges, gross-out scares and girls dressed in slutty animal costumes. A Bewitching Tour of “Hocus Pocus” Filming Locations … Continue reading
“The scientific research conducted so far has not detected any significant hazards directly connected with the use of genetically engineered crops. Massive Review Reveals Consensus on GMO Safety … Continue reading
Heard on XM radio today, a great mashup of two great songs by Colbie Caillat. … Continue reading
It has long been true that technology is an extension of the self. Coolest car, fastest horse, nicest tractor — however you see yourself. But have we now reached the place where the self is an extension of the technology? … Continue reading
Incredible video of the Jetman, Yves Rossy, in action. And then at a TED talk wherein he explains the “joy of flight.” Well worth watching the whole thing. A telling quote from early on, by one of his engineers, “His … Continue reading
There’s subtlety here, but if you don’t get it (I didn’t at first), the just figure out if you’re Rockwell or a Baskerville. … Continue reading