Global Spin

[Graph of my feed-reading habits over the last month, courtesy Google Reader.] OK, maybe less “catching up” and more “declaring newsfeed bankruptcy.” I’ve been a wee bit busy for the past month or two (or three… shush!), and it’s not likely to let up for another month at least. Sorry about the relative radio silence. [...]

Posted by Chris in Academia, Blog, News on December 27th, 2008 | 6 Comments »

Since I know y’all are just waiting breathlessly for updates on our new Electric ATV or ATEV from Barefoot Motors, here’s a recent article on Wired: Behold the Tesla of All-Terrain Vehicles. Our vehicle is supposedly going to be ready in March. Y’all can start making travel plans to come test drive it; I’m starting [...]

Posted by Deb in Environment, Shameless Promotion, Technology, That which is awesome on December 20th, 2008 | 4 Comments »

I have recently discovered The Swivet. It is the blog of one Colleen Lindsay, a self-styled “unrepentant nerd” and a literary agent with FinePrint Literary Management. I am posting the link to her blog since it’s a lot easier than re-posting every link she posts to Global Spin. In fact, I would like to submit [...]

Posted by Deb in Blog, Books, Literature, That which is awesome, Writing on December 17th, 2008 | 2 Comments »

Happy Monday! See more Jack Black videos at Funny or Die

Posted by Deb in Community & Activism, Film, Government, Humor, Politics, Religion, That which is awesome, You have got to be kidding on December 8th, 2008 | Comments Off

“First, writing the decisions down is essential. Only when one writes to the gaps appear and the inconsistencies protrude. The act of writing turns out to require hundreds of mini-decisions, and it is the existence of these that distinguishes clear, exact policies from fuzzy ones.” — Frederick P. Brooks, Jr. “The Mythical Man-Month” (via Brad)

Posted by Chris in Business, Philosophy, Technology on December 4th, 2008 | Comments Off