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Earth Wind and Fire are rocking the Hollywood Bowl right now. I can hear them from my apartment. 8 hours ago
I wish I had the money to finish my walk this fall. Again I do not, so the wait continues. 18 hours ago

What are the Perils of Being a Lefty?
About 10% of the world is left-handed. That means, only 1 in every 10 people primarily use their left hand to perform tasks. Therefore, in a world where most people are right-handed, lefties often have difficulty performing day-to-day tasks with tools, appliances, and other equipment that have been designed for the right-handed majority. […]
Mary Roach: Death In Space
For some uplifting weekend reading, I suggest Mary Roach's excellent special Boing Boing feature "Death In Space." The U.S. has plans for a manned visit to Mars by the mid-2030s. The ESA and Russia have sketched out a similar joint mission, and it is claimed that China's space program has the same objective. Apart from their destinati […]
Prisons Lindsay and Paris Might End Up In (If They Donâ€™t Straighten Up)
Some of the worst prisons in the world that Lilo and Paris certainly wouldn't want to end up in. […]