I still haven't seen Gran Torino but I guess I need to put it at the top of the list. From the Art of Manliness:
The Walt Kowalski Toolbox
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Clint Eastwood: handyman
I still haven't seen Gran Torino but I guess I need to put it at the top of the list. From the Art of Manliness:
Facebook threats
Another reason Facebook is bad for you:
Chinese spies use fake Facebook pages to gain intel
DARPA Director to Google
It looks like my plan to eventually become the director of DARPA is an even better idea than I had realized. And if it doesn't work out, Bud Selig's job should be coming open soon.
Education Reform: Khan Academy
The Khan Academy has been in the news a lot lately. I think it is fascinating.
Khan Academy on 60 Mins
Khan Academy iPad App
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Exercise Metabolism
Fuel Utilization During Exercise, Aerobic and Anaerobic Metabolism, Control of Muscle Protein Metabolism/Anabolism
Effective Email
There is an interesting post over at Freakonomics titled "Surviving the Tyranny of Email". It reminded me of an article that a boss once gave me. So I did a quick search and quickly realized there is so much email advice out there that I probably wouldn't find the original article.
So why does it seem like everyone is still ignoring the usually good advice?
A few good links:
So why does it seem like everyone is still ignoring the usually good advice?
A few good links:
MindTools.com: effective email
Forbes.com: effective email
Bones Jones
Jon "Bones" Jones is my new favorite professional athlete. And it doesn't hurt that his brother is a Raven.
Jones is sweet and vicious
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Record Freefall
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| Red Bull Stratos Project |
The Stratos Project sponsored by Red Bull has been working to set a new record for a while and it looks like they will finally get their chance. The capsule is ready.
I can't wait.
Bonus: Wired has an explanation of the Physics involved with such an extreme skydive.
Monday, March 5, 2012
The Democratization of Technology
From DefenseTech:
He’s not just talking about hackers who can quickly develop cyber weapons capable of penetrating the Pentagons networks or terrorists using smart-phones, twitter and google earth to plot attacks and avoid government forces, he was also referring to the fact that even relatively poor nations or terrorist groups can buy 90-percent of the electronics needed to make advanced electronic warfare gear on the open commercial market.
Rise of the (musical) Machines
This video went viral once the tech blogs found it. An ensamble of micro-UAVs was programed to play the theme from James Bond on makeshift instruments. Q would be proud.
TBD: The Quran Burnings
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| reddogreport.com |
Federal Decryption
The story about a federal court that ordered a suspect's laptop decrypted didn't make much noise outside the tech blogs but this latest development is post worthy.
The argument is now moot, as authorities have managed to access the laptop's data without any aid from the defendant, thereby obviating any Constitutional conundrums.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)
The revolution in education is spreading.
Welcome to the brave new world of Massive Open Online Courses — known as MOOCs — a tool for democratizing higher education. While the vast potential of free online courses has excited theoretical interest for decades, in the past few months hundreds of thousands of motivated students around the world who lack access to elite universities have been embracing them as a path toward sophisticated skills and high-paying jobs, without paying tuition or collecting a college degree.
Tako Negative
Sarah Jackson from Clanton, Alabama was a finalist in Smithsonian Magazine's 9th Annual photo contest with this negative picture of a octopus.
Thursday, March 1, 2012
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