Archive for the 'Off Topic' Category
Neurosurgeon Recounts Near Death Experience
October 14th, 2011Via: Epoch Times: Eben Alexander was your typical neurosurgeon. A firm believer of scientific reductionism, he thought that all thoughts originate from the brain. But this changed in 2008 when he encountered a case of near-death experience (NDE). As much as it was the complete opposite of his previous views, he couldn’t dismiss or avoid […]
Navigating NPR’s Top 100 Science Fiction and Fantasy Books
September 29th, 2011Very, very cool. Via: SF Signal: Over the summer, NPR solicited the input of its listeners to rank the top science fiction and fantasy books of all time. Over 60,000 people voted for the top picks which were then compiled into a list by their panel of experts. The result? This list of 100 books […]
Faster Than Light Particles Found
September 23rd, 2011Via: Reuters: An international team of scientists said on Thursday they had recorded sub-atomic particles travelling faster than light — a finding that could overturn one of Einstein’s long-accepted fundamental laws of the universe. Antonio Ereditato, spokesman for the researchers, told Reuters that measurements taken over three years showed neutrinos pumped from CERN near Geneva […]
Capture Camera Clip System by Peak Design
September 22nd, 2011This looks great / wish I had it 20 years ago. Via: Amazon: The Capture Camera Clip System is a new way for active photographers to carry their camera – by rigidly clipping it to any strap or belt on your existing gear. The product consists of a compact, ultralight aluminum “chassis” that securely clamps […]
Germany: ‘Forest Boy’
September 21st, 2011Update: Identified Via: MSNBC: Police in Berlin said on Friday they had identified the mysterious “Forest Boy” who turned up in the German capital nine months ago claiming to have lived in woods for several years. Investigators said a woman in The Netherlands contacted Dutch police, saying she recognized the young man as her 20-year […]
What Does It Feel Like To Fly Over Planet Earth?
September 19th, 2011Via: Universe Today:
LA Porn Studio Begins Construction on ‘Post-Apocalyptic’ Underground Bunker
September 15th, 2011This is hilarious. Via: CBS: A San Fernando Valley adult entertainment studio began construction this month on what it calls a “post-apocalyptic” underground bunker in anticipation of a global catastrophe rumored to take place in late 2012. A spokesman for Van Nuys-based Pink Visual said the bunker will be “far more than a mere bomb […]
Seasonic Fanless Power Supplies
August 31st, 2011I’m doing more book length reading at my computer and the power supply fan noise just had to go. I’d estimate that the power supply was making about 75% of the total system noise. Maybe 15% was CPU fan noise, with the rest of the noise split among the video card fan, case fan and […]
People Who Doodle Learn Faster
August 25th, 2011I really enjoy Vi Hart’s videos and other work. My head was pretty much wrecked for math by sK0oL. Vi reminds me that it didn’t have to be that way. Check out her latest video, What Is Up with the Noises?: And, oh yeah… Via: io9: New research published today shows that doodling helps you […]
ooShirts for Custom T-Shirts
August 15th, 2011One of the cool aspects of running Cryptogon is that people occasionally want to give me stuff in exchange for promoting their businesses or products. When Colleen from ooShirts offered me a $100 coupon for custom t-shirts, I was delighted because I had actually just been looking to replace a bunch of VERY old and […]
