July 2010
13 posts
Who needs expensive audio cables? →
Don’t waste your money on those supposed high-end audio and video cables. You can do just as well with a cable set costing a few dollars.
Rivers of Ice » Comparative Photography →
This blog shows viewers the comparative loss in Himalayan Glaciers since 1899 using photos from that era. Its amazing, but I am still not ready to attribute it to man-made global warming.
Bowling: Throwing strikes at life →
This is a great new story on overcoming adversity and life’s obstacles to accomplish what you want. We should all have this kind of determination.
Also, note the reference to a duckpin bowling center once being in Philips, South Dakota.
Scientists unlock secret of Mona Lisa's face →
Using a special X-ray technique, scientists have unraveled how Da Vinci was able to create such incredible skin tones and shadows. The study showed his used a method of painting known as “sfumato”, which is based on layering the paint.
They weren’t, however, able to determine how he did it without leaving brushstrokes.
Generic Drug Price Lists For Six Major Pharmacies →
Good article comparing several sources for generic prescription drugs.
Loaner NASA Rover Helps Solve Cold Murder Case in... →
NASA robot helps local DA discover parts of a car that was disassembled and buried in a vacant lot. The car was believed to be the murder scene from a cold case.
Authorities excavated where the rover’s data had indicated where parts were likely buried and found what they needed to successfully prosecute.
Program Your Car Keys To Unlock All Your Cars →
This post helps you program your car’s remote to work with more than one vehicle. That way, you could potentially use it as a universal remote for all of your cars.
Keep in mind that making security convenient often reduces its effectiveness.
Skydiver to jump from edge of space - Boing Boing →
A record-setting free fall from a baloon at over 100,000 feet is planned. This will not only be for the thrill, but serve to test some of the theories behind rescue pods for the space shuttle and future private and commercial space flights.
WWI soldier buried at Arlington, 91 years after he... →
Private Costello was killed in battle by German artillery during World War I. His remains, along with others, were found in 2006 in France. Forensic teams of the US Army’s POW/MIA unit identified them and he has been given a full military funeral at Arlington Cemetery.
He's living the glamorous life without cash -- on... →
This guy is on a year-long quest to live only off of Groupon offers. he is not allowed to use cash for anything. If he succeeds, he earns $100K from Groupon themselves.
