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The Ancient Indus Valley 02/10/08

This is great site for anyone interested in seeing what south Asia looked like circa 1900-1920. Actually it’s a good bit more than that, but since I happen to be writing about that area, at that time, that’s what I’ve been drawn to — photos and film of pre-1930 India. But … Filed Under: Archaeology, Architecture, Culture, History, India, Religion, Research, Society comments on The Ancient Indus Valley

Huntington Beach, CA Now Officially ‘Surf … 02/08/08

Thanks to a recent court settlement, the city of Huntington Beach CA (near where I grew up) can officially call itself “Surf City USA.” The dispute arose when the city became aware that of a surf shop owner in Santa Cruz, CA had been selling “Surf City USA” T-shirts. Huntington Beach … Filed Under: Lame, Trivia comments on Huntington Beach, CA Now Officially 'Surf City USA'

Woman Does Own Caesarean Section to Give B… 02/08/08

This isn’t exactly breaking news, but it’s so incredibly shocking I think it bears repeating. Ines Ramirez, of sourthern Mexico is the only woman known to have performed a successful Caesarean-section on herself: The sun had set hours ago. The nearest clinic was 80km away over rough roads, and her husband, … Filed Under: Amazing, Children, Health comments on Woman Does Own Caesarean Section to Give Birth

The Return of the Airship 02/05/08

I used to think it was just me, but glancing through the Slashdot thread that led me to this article shows I’m not alone — the people wants us some airships. I’m not quite sure what the appeal is exactly, but there’s a kind romance associated with blimps and dirigibles doesn’t … Filed Under: Culture, Future, History, Sailing, Travel comments on The Return of the Airship

Dengue Fever Threatens Continental US 01/09/08

This is never what you want to hear: According to Dr Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, and his senior scientific adviser, Dr David Morens, cases of dengue have already been reported in Texas, which “may be the beginning of a new trend”. The pair … Filed Under: Environment, Health comments on Dengue Fever Threatens Continental US

How to Shoot Light Trails 01/08/08

Very nice guide to shooting light trails. I’ll have to put this to use in my photo of the day project. There is not just one particular type of camera and kit that you’ll need to capture light trails - however it is important to have a camera that allows you … Filed Under: Guide, Photography, Photos, Tutorial comments on How to Shoot Light Trails

Babies Gravitate Toward Good Samaritans 01/08/08

So does this mean we get more gullible and less astute in our observations as we age? I know this news is a bit old, but it’s worth linking too anyway: Six- and 10-month-old babies are much more capable judges of character than previously thought. Not only can infants pick out … Filed Under: Biology, Discovery, Sociology comments on Babies Gravitate Toward Good Samaritans

Abandoned Wonders of America 01/08/08

I have a friend who is obsessed with the “lost” city that supposedly exists beneath New York City. While that’s not on this particular list, it might as well be, these are no less fascinating though. Imagine entire islands and vast building complexes eerily abandoned virtually in your own back yard. … Filed Under: Architecture, Beauty, Collecting, Culture, Memory comments on Abandoned Wonders of America

The 61 Year Old Farmer Who Won the World’s… 01/08/08

I wish I knew more stories like this one: Every year, Australia hosts an 875-kilometer endurance racing from Sydney to Melbourne - considered to be the world’s longest and toughest ultra-marathon. It’s a long, tough race that takes five days and normally participated by world-class athletes who train specially for the … Filed Under: Amazing, Awesomeness, Charity, Society comments on The 61 Year Old Farmer Who Won the World's Toughest Race

Dapper: The Data Mapper 01/05/08

Great tool for scraping websites and creating RSS feeds, Google Maps, all kinds of things. Filed Under: Guide, Hack, Nerd, Software comments on Dapper: The Data Mapper