Peering into the micro world – The Big Picture – Boston.com – incredible photos of microscopic (mostly) natural objects

November 14, 2008 - Psst

Michael Crichton’s creative simplifications: “He said he removed complications from his life while writing by having exactly the same food at every meal, so he never had to waste time deciding what to eat.” Echoes of Flaubert?

Chip log – Wikipedia – Wow! The term “knot” comes from the act of tying a rope attached to a piece of wood overboard and watching how many “knots” in the rope passed by in a given amount of time.

oblong industries, inc. – the Minority Report science advisor has a company making the gestural interfaces reality.

The web in the world – great summary of current tangible, ubiquitous, and real-world computer interactions.

Rovio, a very cool remote (web) controlled webcam robot – not bad for $300!

The Associated Press: US swimmer Marshall sets unlikely world record – Congratulations Peter!

November 10, 2008 - Psst

“When I became a man I put away childish things, including the fear of childishness and the desire to be very grown up.” – C.S. Lewis