Author Archives: John Wallenfeldt

Singer Morrissey’s Scathing Letter to the Public About Margaret Thatcher: “A Terror Without an Atom of Humanity” | Alternet

I was raised not to speak ill of the dead.

In Japan, the Fax Machine Is Anything but a Relic – NYTimes.com

Yeah, this story will probably get paywalled soon, but still a damn interesting look at Japan’s continuing love for the fax machine.

The Amazing Decorated Trucks Of India

Another cultural entry for tonight. A cool look at Indian truck decorations.

Inside the Battle of Hoth: The Empire Strikes Out | Danger Room | Wired.com

I’ve spent over the past decade in a Star Wars club and I still haven’t seen anyone tackle a battle analysis with this level of serious consideration. Neat.

How An Army Convoy Crossed America In 56 Days To Prove We Needed Better Roads

Pretty interesting story about how the good old days, well, sometimes were not so good.

The Cars Of Archer: Why A Cartoon Spy Has The Best Cars On Television

I gotta be honest. I didn’t really realize how much effort went into getting the cars right for this show. I think I like it a little bit more for that.