Wednesday, December 01, 2010

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Bombing Out.

I have a new found respect for Governor Schwarzenegger. While I disagree with much of his politics, I admire the way in which he notes his opinion. Here's a veto note he passed to the legislature;

(Hint: check the first letter of each line.)

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Sheer Audacity.

Did you know that a new method of music production was invented for the documentary "An Inconvenient Truth"?

It's based on a mathematical model that creates a regular beat designed to maximise emotional response.

They're calling it the Al-Gore-rhythm.

Friday, May 21, 2010

The Demise of the English Language.

http://www.abc.net.au/rn/counterpoint/stories/2010/2881190.htm

A great listen.

I am, of course, in almost entire unagreementisation.

Aucity.

Ness.

Monday, March 29, 2010

*Wince*

Rocky Mountain Oysters:
"Also known as prairie oysters, are a North American culinary name for edible offal, specifically buffalo or bull testicles. They are usually peeled, coated in flour, pepper and salt, sometimes pounded flat, then deep-fried."
I'm not sure why, but I can't help but wince when reading "pounded flat".

Thursday, March 25, 2010

My God, it's full of Math.

I truly believe that math is the essence of beauty, the singular descriptor for everything around us.

Nature by Numbers from Cristóbal Vila on Vimeo.

"Indistinguishable from Magic".

Watch the whole video. In wonder.

This is what computers were made for.

Monday, March 15, 2010

Monday, February 15, 2010

Dear Javi,

This is your dad. I am 29 years old, it's about a week after you were born, and we've just had your bris. On the way here your mum asked me to sum up how I feel in five words, and my answer was "we're supposed to protect you."

We are good people, your mother and I. Different - very different- but good. Your mum is a magical, extraordinary person, and I thank my lucky stars every day that I found her.

So here begins the rest of your life. I hope one day you're a dad so you can feel the absolute joy of holding your child in your arms.

Happy birthday.

Thursday, January 28, 2010

Life, Changing.

This is the most important video that you will watch today.

Quite possibly the most important you'll watch for some time.

Yes, I'm talking to you.

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Foot. Mouth.

While I admire Seth Godin's dedication to pushing the envelope by announcing content for an unannounced device, I'd have hoped that his partner would actually have a web site viewable on the platform he's targeting.

Checking out the site from my phone, I have no idea what a "vook" looks like, or what it does.

Unlightenment.


I'm constantly amazed at the useful tidbits of advice I find online.

I never thought I'd find a personal growth message in a popup on eBay.