Monthly Archives: March 2010

F is for…

The Fantastic Four saving the Finnish ambassador from Fred Flinstone flinging Flaming Fajitas at his Ford Fiesta. Another Daily Dose of Awesome — The A to Z of Awesomeness by Neil Cameron

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Totally Righteous Bug Zapper

Here is your Daily Dose of Awesome — check out the video of a mosquito getting zapped by a laser beam. That’s a great technology; stop malaria in a way that makes your inner nine-year-old go “Whooaaa!”

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Investment Tip

During my involuntary freelance exploration (unemployment) period last year I was engaged to do some research into 3D Printing/Rapid Manufacturing. I did research and developed a set of future technology scenarios that included: A peer-to-peer design revolution where Etsy beomes … Continue reading

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3 Most Effective Steps To Help Women

I completely agree with this NYT Op-Ed by Nicholas Kristof on International Women’s Day. He lists three things that would be most effective in helping women around the world. Not one of them calls on women to alter or deny … Continue reading

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Pork Can Kill You

Check out the infographic here. The familiar nutrition pyramid sits next to a similar pyramid showing subsidy payments to the providers of the same nutrition categories. With all due respect to the Other White Meat, Pork, in the form of … Continue reading

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Sippin’ Tea in a Toast to Texas

So it’s about that time. I am sipping some tea in honor of Texas Independence Day and the state I love. Apparently they don’t do this anymore, but way back when I was a student at the University of Texas, … Continue reading

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