See? Tornadoes can do good things too!
Author: Olaf
SpaceShipOne Wins $10 Million Ansari X Prize in Historic 2nd Trip to Space
This day in history! SpaceShipOne reaches a height exceeding the requirements for the Ansari X prize. This achievment is said to be the door to spaceward tourism, though I’m not as concerned about that. I would certainly enjoy a flight to space, but I’m guessing the price is a bit steep at the moment. We… Continue reading SpaceShipOne Wins $10 Million Ansari X Prize in Historic 2nd Trip to Space
Power Outtage
It’s a beautiful fall day and my office building lost power for almost an hour. Seems inexplicable, but it was a good excuse to go out and enjoy the afternoon sunshine for a bit.
Starbuck’s in Gainesville
I’ve been eyeing the “Coming Soon” sign sitting innocently at a local Starbucks development. I’m not a trendy suburbanite, I just like coffee a great deal. While their’s is not the best I can get, it certainly beats gas stations and many of the pseudo coffee houses. There is some fear from locals that a… Continue reading Starbuck’s in Gainesville
Why don’t they create a
Why don’t they create a camera with internet access? why should we suffer with inferior optics in cell phones?
Social Innovation Forum
In follow-up to my previous post, I found some relevant information on the voter’s lottery idea. I don’t recall the name of the person credited on NPR for the idea, but I’m thinking Alan Kay was not the guy. At any rate, his article was interesting to skim. And for what it’s worth, I’d pay… Continue reading Social Innovation Forum
Your Vote Could Win You 10 Million $$
NPR this morning spoke of adding a lottery to the voting process. The proposal would likely guarantee a 100% turnout, up from the meager 50% (including my absence).
Bush/Kerry Political Debate
I’m not a politically motivated (I’m demotivated, actually) person, generally speaking. I can’t really tell you honestly on which party my loyalty falls. I don’t know. Despite my existence as a mugwump, I did watch the debate tonight. I use watch loosely as I actually did some of it with my eyes closed. And maybe… Continue reading Bush/Kerry Political Debate
Coffee Snobs, Unite!
So I’ll admit that I’m a coffee snob. I don’t drink the sludge that work provides; no, I must have my own special coffee. From my special brewer. At my special desk. It’s just that I’ve come to be a connoisseur (I fully grasp the meaning of the French word) of this fine drink. I… Continue reading Coffee Snobs, Unite!
A Digitally Revolutionized Legacy
In association to an article at darrenbarefoot.com, I was reminded of a topic I’ve brought up before (with little success in exciting anyone). We’re beginning a new era of the “Digitally Revolutionized Legacy,” but it’s not us – Generation X – as first thought. No, the new era starts with our children. I would say… Continue reading A Digitally Revolutionized Legacy