Ever had that dream where all the people you’ve wronged in your life confront you in a crowded plane than throw you from the luggage compartment?
Yeah, me neither…but if you do here’s instructions from Popular Mechanics to think about as you fall through the air in those 2 terrible minutes of ass-clenching terror.
Sorry for this…watch it after the break. (more)
Austin may have downgraded this year, but even in -34 C China keeps the party chill. Video after the break. Also, sweet shots from Boston Big Picture.
Ah Switzerland. Who wouldn’t want to go there? With mountains, beautiful weather, Roger Federer, chocolate and neutrality galore, it is a delightful tourist destination for travelers all over the world in these tough economic times. These days, it can’t be wise for the Swiss to be electing to cut down their own tourism, but here we are. (more)
Randy Johnson hits a bird in mid-air with a fastball. A Cubs fan reaches into the field to rob the left fielder of a sure out in the MLB playoffs. Part of the beauty of sport is that it creates an isolated world, an escape from reality, a place where things are fair, simple, straightforward, with a winner and a loser. But when the outside world effects the game, we can be disappointed, frustrated, even angry that our fabricated battlefield has been tainted.
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Many of you don’t know this about me, but every weekday morning I wake up at 4:45AM, pour some coffee, and read the NYT cover to cover. Later when I get to work I read every last article on NYTimes.com. On weekends I relax and only read the entire WSJ and Economist. I’m so well read that I didn’t even have to google the word “Manichean” when reading this article*.
* - or use dictionary.com to find out how to pronounce it.
If you’ve ever read a Chuck Palahniuk novel, you know they are fantastic sci-fi/thriller tales sprinkled with interesting and true bits of information. One of those interesting facts that has stuck with me is the stuff about Alpha brain waves. (more)
Will: I like the bankrupt one too!...
Zack: If you only read these 3 sources, does that really make you "well read"?...
Sean: I got some legit streets...
Wes: No worries man. This guy had one of the coolest collections i think-->http://mrtoledano.com/frame_hopeandfear.php...
Andrew: Haha, good find addie. Reminds me of the days wandering Barton Springs mall (hot topic, ftw!) and chilling in brookstone......
Zack: I know you were going to post on this, Wes, but I couldn't help it......
Addie: i don't see what the big deal is...i drop glow bombs ON THE REG- daily and nightly....
Sean: That's really awesome....
