Apparently, you can learn a lot from a zombie (apocalypse).
Category Archives: Interests
Adrere Amellal indigenous eco-hotel in Egypt by EQI
Ah, someday this would be a very nice place to chill out for awhile.
No cell signal, back to basics.
A tour through the Hutongs of Beijing – CBS News Video
Interesting use and mix of the old and new. Funny how it took the Olympics to stop the government from ripping all these neighborhoods down.
For some interesting takes on these neighborhoods, may I suggest the following book?
Yngwie Malmsteen: ‘I’ve Always Been A Little Bit Of An Extremist’ : NPR
I have always enjoyed Malmsteen. Horrid lyrics and all. If you’re a fan, worth a listen.
The basics of the Higgs boson – Dave Barney and Steve Goldfarb – YouTube
Get yer learning on.
In Canada, building a Punjabi audience for hockey | Marketplace.org
This is pretty cool. I knew Canada had a lot of immigrants from Vietnam and later Hong Kong, but I never knew so many Canucks spoke Punjabi and watched hockey. Live and learn.
Here is the original New York Times article if the paywall lets you in.
Can good music be made in a canoe? | Minnesota Public Radio
I am sure the boy is going to rebel or just end up listening to something I consider absolute crap. That is how it goes after all.
In the meantime I am on the hunt for something we both might get into and heard about these guys awhile back.
More here.
Annnnnd here as well.
The “retro-future” of “The Jetsons” – CBS News
Catching up on some stories I meant to pass along. This was a nice look at our past future. Maybe we’ll still see it’s like in our lifetimes.
David Ortiz Gives NSFW Speech at Boston Red Sox’s Fenway Park Return | Bleacher Report
Big Papi returned to the lineup earlier this week and, well, this happened. Which, frankly, is just what that city needed.
Of course, you can already buy the t-shirt.
A Wet Towel In Space Is Not Like A Wet Towel On Earth : Krulwich Wonders… : NPR
No reason to post this except that it is just that damn cool. Enjoy.