China redefines poverty. You do not often see a government changing the measurement of a statistic in such a way that it multiplies the number of people in poverty by five and commits the government to substantial spending. China has … Continue reading
Very specialist Groupon today… $99 for a ZINO ‘Lash Builder’ http://www.groupon.hk/deals/shopping/-99-for-a-zino–lash-builder—214-value-/715911336
Weep, Gabbe. And Sydney, too. Melbourne, Victoria
Symphony of science. More beautiful thinking. Who knew that autotune would have a positive impact on the human race? http://symphonyofscience.com/
My kind of X-Factor. Goja warriors from India. Just imagine if the UK show was like this. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2SUaoVy_iU
National Geographic Photo Contest 2011 – The Big Picture. Great photos: I like so many of them. However, the Golden Gate Bridge one is a great new perspective on an old trope.
Egypt erupts with fresh protests – The Big Picture. Such a shame that it has come to this, but also impressive that the Egyptian people are keeping pressure on their leaders for change. Noticed quite an extraordinary picture in this … Continue reading
Animals, photographed. I'm not sure which ones I prefer: the crazy primped dogs, HK-style or the African animals against monochrome backgrounds. Marvellous. Brainpickings is recommended, also, if you are a feed reader sort of person (and you should be). Animals … Continue reading
Why newborns cry. Cracking SMBC. Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal Discuss this comic in the forum November 13, 2011 Hey Sci Fi geeks, if you haven't already read it (it seems to be all over the place), you should check out … Continue reading
Minchin: I'm a gateway drug into philosophy and scepticism, because I'm the moron version of it. Class. http://www.newscientist.com/blogs/culturelab/2011/11/tim-minchin-uses-comedy-to-open-a-door-to-rationalism.html Worth watching Storm again, too.
