This article at the NYTimes was a really good read: So Big and Healthy Grandpa Wouldn’t Even Know You. This will probably be behind a pay wall soon, so I’ll snip some of the text: Over the past 100 years, says one researcher, Robert W. Fogel of the University of Chicago, humans in the industrialized …
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Photosynth
I’m a fan of autostitch, and use it quite a lot to make panoramic shots. Microsoft Labs has hit on a great idea that takes this to a new level: Photosynth. Of course, the name tells you nothing. The product sorts through a bunch of photos, and figures out their relationships with each other. It …
Bahia de los Angeles Google Earth map (KML)
Unsatisfied with a dearth of town & area maps for the Bahia de los Angeles, I’ve made my own. Like lazy water, I took the path of least resistance and did it all in Google Earth. Please let me know if I’ve made any mistakes in the file, and I will correct them. I’ve exported …
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Nerd!
Just before the release of Intel’s Core Duo desktop chips, AMD slashed its prices on its dual core cpus to stay competitive. I had been eyeing Intel’s new chips, but couldn’t justify the required full upgrade. I picked up an AMD 64 X2 4200 (dual 2.2ghz) to add to my system for under $200. With …
Bodies in Vegas
I don’t like gambling. I don’t drink much. I’m asthmatic. Needless to say, Vegas casinos are not my favorite place. But here we were, trudging through the maze of slot machines and tchotchke vendors to get to the convention center of the Tropicana. Despite minimal signage, we managed to find our goal in time for …