A fairly random collection of thoughts, as well as my scrapbook of interesting stuff I have found on the web.
Jim Young
Rio had some major thunderstorms on Sunday, and this timely image was taken by a quick photographer. The Christ the Redeemer statue, Corcovado, was struck by lightning. The statue overlooks the entire city of Rio de Janiero – and it is truly magnificent. I had a friend get married fairly recently in Buzios, Brazil, and [...]
The good folks over at NOLS have been driving a vegetable oil-powered bus cross-country to raise awareness about alternative energy sources, climate change and the low-impact philosophies that the school has taught for years. I’m a graduate (twice!) and I cannot say enough good things about NOLS and everything I’ve learned from them. They teach [...]
The natural world, is indeed, stranger and more full of wonder than science fiction can imagine. I had forgotten just how amazing the discoveries of Dave Gallo were, until I re-watched his demonstratration to the TED audience. Look at these underwater species. Look at their ability to change and mold their appearance and their behavior [...]
