The more I hear about the Koch Brothers, the more they come off like evil, dirty pricks. I hate that one of them is funding so much on PBS. Read more about these jerks here.
Author Archives: John Wallenfeldt
Life Below The City Of Light: Paris Underground : NPR
On the heels of the underground New York story I linked last month, here is a look at underground Paris.
BBC News – Amazon drought ‘severe’ in 2010, raising warming fears
Once again, our news system in the US fails us.
We’re the biggest polluter on the planet, yet I’ve got to hear about the Amazon dying from the BBC.
We truly are petulant children in this country.
Science on the SPOT: Open Source Creativity – Hackerspaces – KQED QUEST Video
Check out this story on hackerspaces, plus some key links.
Census estimates show big gains for U.S. minorities – USATODAY.com
Minorities are making big numeric gains across the US. This might explain why even progressive states like Minnesota have suddenly turned into racist, gun-toting people scared of their own shadows.
Look, the US is going to be less white no matter what happens. If Caucasians don’t want to sow any more ill will against populations who already have legitimate grudges, this might be the time to be less vindictive and violent; not more.
BBC News – India’s passion for traditional tea in a clay cup
I heard this great story about Indian chai yesterday.
Why is it that I can learn and hear more interesting things listening to 45 minutes of the BBC than I can from any equal or greater amount of time listening to American media?
Want to know how to make chai? Here is one take on it.
BBC News – Chernobyl nuclear plant shelter faces cash woes
It still amazes me how we humans have managed to create an actual dead zone on our world. Here’s a story on how the Russians are having troubles getting cash to create a better containment cap at Chernobyl.
Also in the article is an interview with a former resident who went back recently.
Also, a really freaky slideshow of the power plant itself. I’ve seen a lot of images from Pripyat but not anything like this.
How To Easily Remove Product Logos from Your Devices – Tested
Use sugar to remove those pesky corporate brands from your items.
Flavorwire » Beavis and Butt-head: A Rough Guide for Today’s Teens
I think I’m getting old if we have to offer primers to today’s kids on Beavis and Butthead.
Make: Online » Skill Set: Reading circuit diagrams
Another lesson from this month’s electronic skill set. This time, on reading circuit diagrams which I am apparently REALLY rusty on.