Erupting volcanoes & lightning, 2 great photo subjects that go great together. Sakurajima at APOD. https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap130311.html
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Sakurajima Volcano with Lightning An interesting look not at the early forms of today’s top sites, but who used to own them back in the GeoCities era.
An interesting look not at the early forms of today’s top sites, but who used to own them back in the GeoCities era.
XKCD on the UNIX tar command. So true.
Why you might want to turn off your phone’s wi-fi when you go shopping.
Why you might want to turn off your phone’s wi-fi when you go shopping.
Attention shoppers: Retailers can now track you across the mall
A Crescent Moon Seen from Space
I saw a 1984 Los Angeles Olympics license plate this morning. It’s nice to know a few of those are still kicking around.
I saw a 1984 Los Angeles Olympics license plate this morning. It’s nice to know a few of those are still kicking around.
Let there be dark
Even if we wanted to keep all this lighting at street level, there are ways to prevent it leaking upward and dulling the night sky. I don’t think I’ve seen the Milky Way since 2005.
Let there be dark – LA Times
Indiana Jones would have known JRR Tolkien, at least professionally.
Here’s a thought: Indiana Jones would have known JRR Tolkien, at least professionally. #hobbit
I realize we’re living in the era of sharing pictures-with-text, but 7 paragraphs’ worth in a third-…
I realize we’re living in the era of sharing pictures-with-text, but 7 paragraphs’ worth in a third-party image in your promotional email to customers, with no actual text in the message? That doesn’t inspire confidence in your software.
Stars Trail Over the Final Voyage of the Space Shuttle Endeavour
Great shot of Endeavour.
Stars Trail Over the Final Voyage of the Space Shuttle Endeavour
While driving home, I had to dodge some guy who fell off his skateboard while “walking” his dogs in the middle of the street as if he was dog sledding.
While driving home, I had to dodge some guy who fell off his skateboard while “walking” his dogs in the middle of the street as if he was dog sledding.
Moonbow, Milky Way, meteor
The Food Allergy Walk was a success.
The Food Allergy Walk was a success. Our team raised over $1,300, and the event overall raised about $45,000 (and that’s only the online donations.) Plus we got to hang out with family.
At Marina Green Park in Long Beach
Amazing shot – one that I wish I’d thought of myself when I was standing next to those flatbed trucks.
Amazing shot – one that I wish I’d thought of myself when I was standing next to those flatbed trucks.
One Poignant Picture For Man, One Giant Hold Pattern For Mankind
Tho there were thousands of people, I somehow got this angle of the Space Shuttle, people free. What I love about the shot is that it truly symbolizes the mothballing of the Shuttle project. That the …
I went for a walk at lunch, and this was just sitting there taking up …
I went for a walk at lunch, and this was just sitting there taking up a zillion parking spaces. And no license plate to take down. Anyone recognize this vehicle?
And the spaces clearly say “compact.” On what planet is *that* a compact car?
Note: Wayne adds on Google+:
And how brazen! Emblazoning the USA logo on its side too! What’s that blue dot there…
I read about this a few years back and thought it was fascinating.
I read about this a few years back and thought it was fascinating.
Kirby’s Work on Science Fiction Land Has Connection to Argo » DVDs Worth Watching
1-day 405 freeway closure produced an instant & dramatic improvement in air quality.
Interesting: Air quality started clearing up within minutes of closure, and a huge percentage of LA’s smog comes from cars.
L.A.’s ‘Carmageddon’ Produced Dramatic, Instantaneous Air Quality Improvements
Long Beach Comic Con announces new dates for next year…chosen in part because Comikaze took their …
Long Beach Comic Con announces new dates for next year…chosen in part because Comikaze took their old dates. LBCC proposes an organization where con show runners can coordinate to minimize conflicts.
More fun with software names!
The 10 Worst Microsoft Product Names of All Time – PCWorld
From Microsoft Bob to Windows Genuine Advantage, Microsoft has shown a real talent for unfortunate product names. Here are our picks for the worst–along with alternatives that might have worked better…
South Bay Sunset.
South Bay Sunset.