Category Archives: Kewel!

The Soundboard: Day Late Edition

Sorry, forgot what day of the week it was yesterday. From Uncle earlier this week we were reminded that Nine Inch Nail’s Pretty Hate Machine is now two decades old (which spawned a round of comments disparaging all follow-up work … Continue reading

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Simulating

What with the opportunity to skip two harsh Muscovian winters, I doubt they’ll have much problem finding folks willing to take up the challenge. Starting in 2010, an international crew of six will simulate a 520-day round-trip to Mars, including … Continue reading

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47.6%

That is the success rate of spacecraft originating from Earth reaching to Mars. Since yesterday’s space map was so well received, why don’t y’all try this one on your eyes for size.

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There’ll be a run at Amazon now

Bill Wittle has a recommended reading list. My reading list is currently so backlogged that I may have to take some time off work in the not too distant future.

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Full of stars, indeed

Click here for a very well done map of American space mission from the last 50 years. You can read a bit about it here.

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Normally, I can’t stand slobs

But I don’t mind one bit that President Obama spilled some states rights on his statism suit. Hopefully he’ll find some capitalism in a coat he has worn for a while.

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More Pirates

I just can’t get enough of this arrangement. It’s by some kid named Hayatebune. Here he is doing it live.

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The Second Soundboard: Excuses, Excuses Edition

Looks like y’all get double the Soundboard today. Check out David’s below. Sorry for not being around the past couple days, but whatever I’ve got is kicking me in the ass pretty hard. I have a high-pitched ringing in my … Continue reading

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The Soundboard: Red Devil Edition

These folks are just freakin’ awesome. The song is “Diablo Rojo.” You won’t make it past the 2:20 mark without banging your head. When’s the last time you went all headbanger on an acoustic track? When was the last time … Continue reading

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Wireless Power Charging

Looks like it’s here. The efficiency is probably horrible, but who cares?

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