The only way to fly.

Motorcyclists don’t need to explain to anyone why they ride.

High diving horses.

I spent the evening with some friends yesterday and somehow the topic of diving horses came up. Well it was news to me. I had never heard of such a thing.

pdftk (The pdf toolkit)

In order to comply with the Google mail-server attachment size limitation, I went looking for the best way to reduce the size of a pdf and found THIS. I’m sure it is not the best option and it is certainly not elegant but it works. Not that this is a great example but it does remind me of why I love using Linux. Among many other reasons it’s just so easy to get things done.

pdftk

Cheers

Cloudburst

I’ve never felt comfortable about the so-called cloud and the concept of it being the new home to all of my data. For anyone who questions authority or has any interest in privacy the cloud is extremely questionable but when it comes to data security and stability it is even more so. I can’t see any scenario at this time that is better than having physical possession and total control over your own data.

I think Cringely states a great case HERE.

One of the better commercials on TV now.

Antikythera Device

More on the Antikythera Device from Wikipedia

More history. Child survival impact.

Some interesting history on wealth and health.

Quote for the day.

You can live to be a hundred if you give up all the things that make you want to live to be a hundred.

Woody Allen

Roller coaster tycoon.

Pretty cool.