On the other hand, that would seem to indicate that the US will not be far behind. Especially in light of this.
The generation wars start. Only the first part is of interest. The rest is just feel good puff.
You will be hearing more about this. But expect more heat then light.
Structures collapsing because of shoddy construction is not news. But tipping over a 13 story building is a bit of a trick. More pictures on flicker.
The other dying island nation.
More smoke then fire. But it will still scare Microsoft. They still check under their beds for monsters every night.
The rage in China as reported by the Telegraph and Spiegel.
You mean IOU’s won’t work forever? This seemed to be news to some banks. (previously most banks were reported as saying that they would accept IOU’s as being the same as cash.)
Something to keep your eye on.
A test to keep in mind should you ever go shopping for a cell phone.
The latest manifestation of black helicopters. It is all over done, but when almost 50% of market volume is program trading people are bound to get paranoid.
A cure for Alzheimer’s that we know does not work. It has been tried already.
This week’s poem of the week is If It Be Your Will. Lyrics here.
This week’s rant of the week is on French food.
This week’s essay of the week is how essays of the week were supposed to be.
You can’t show them doing their real job. This is a pretty good simulation, though–especially that last test.
I need one. Often my use of a toilet for its ordinary purposes leaves it all choked up. I’m just special that way. For me it would have been good to see it handle some longer … hot dogs.
H/T Hip and Thigh who rightly points out that the plumbing behind this flushing marvel will matter a lot.
Watch the clip below.