Miscellaneous Ramblings

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Excellent Idea of the Day: Exercise Your Brain

So what are you waiting for? It’s time to get off the computer and move!

Did You Spot the Stormtrooper in Google’s Data Center?

The first thing you see when you step onto the data center floor is an Imperial Stormtrooper standing guard, flanked by a miniature R2D2.

Google awards teenager $60,000 for hacking Chrome

Google gave a male teenage hacker known as "Pinkie Pie" $60,000 for uncovering a flaw in its browser’s security at the second annual Pwnium competition.

Why Airplane Windows Don’t Roll Down

Here’s why they don’t do that.

A Love Story In 22 Pictures

A picture is worth 1000 words. Keep tissues handy.

the noise of life

My choice to treasure the ups and the downs is an easy one.

NBC will stream all London Olympic Games events live

For the first time ever, all Olympic events — including less-popular sports and competition of other countries — will be available for live-viewing when the London Games kick off today with women’s soccer.

Could Laser Beams Induce Rain?

A powerful enough laser beam fired into the atmosphere would break up the atomic ozone and nitrous oxide, which ultimately form nitric acid. Particles of nitric acid are big enough to support droplets and that could lead to rain.

Please support The Declaration of Internet Freedom

Here is the Declaration of Internet Freedom. If you support this, either sign up your company or sign up as an individual.

Surveys reveal stress among U.S. groups

In surveys of U.S. adults, women, people with lower incomes, and those with less education report more stress.