Monthly Archives: May 2008

links for 2008-05-31

The 6 Most Badass Stunts Ever Pulled in the Name of Science | Cracked.com Here we look at seven self-endangering scientists who only wear lab coats because you can’t get explosive-bear-proof tuxedos outside of MI6. (tags: article awesome cracked cool … Continue reading

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links for 2008-05-30

Bill Gates Confession: ALL Microsoft Products Are Disappointing* – Silicon Alley Insider Bill G’s defense of crappy Vista at D6 yesterday? It’s not just Vista. “There’s no product we’ve ever shipped…that is 100% of what I’ve wanted.” Well, Bill, why … Continue reading

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links for 2008-05-29

10 Japanese Customs You Must Know Before a Trip to Japan If you know these key Japanese customs, you’ll get closer to the locals and see beneath the surface of Japan. (tags: japan culture custom) Shakespeare’s tomb gets makeover | … Continue reading

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A person needs a little madness…

…or else they never dare cut the rope and be free”t

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To announce that there must be no criticism of the president…

…or that we are to stand by the president, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public. Two goodbyes.

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links for 2008-05-28

Phoenix News – HOW COOL IS THIS????? NASA’s Mars Phoenix Lander can be seen parachuting down to Mars, in this image captured by the High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment (HiRISE) camera on NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter. This is the first … Continue reading

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Fly me to the moon…

…on gossamer wings. I have just landed on Mars. Next, I will be going to the moon. My wonderous man is going too. The kids, they are coming along for the ride. Wish you could too? Join us. Powered by … Continue reading

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A picture is worth…

…a thousand words. Phoenix, as it descends, has its’ photo taken by the Mars HiRISe camera, from ANOTHER mission. Process that. We took a picture of ourselves descending. All on another planet. Not moved? Umm, check your heart is still … Continue reading

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links for 2008-05-27

McKellen, New Zealand location confirmed for Hobbit films | NEWS.com.au Entertainment SIR Ian McKellen will return in the role of Gandalf for two big-budget movies based on the JRR Tolkein book The Hobbit, the films’ director Guillermo del Toro confirmed … Continue reading

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The phoenix hope…

…can wing her way through the desert skies, and still defying fortune’s spite; revive from ashes and rise. The Phoenix has landed. I watched it live on NASA TV. It was an amazing feeling. Phoenix has its’ own Twitter profile … Continue reading

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