Quotations
Prophesy
If we have learned one thing from the history of invention and discovery, it is that, in the long run—and often in the short one—the most daring prophecies seem laughably conservative.Arthur C. Clarke
Month: May 2005
Humor
Seventeen Signs
And you thought that particular personality trait wouldn’t look good on your resume…Just in case Batman forgets?A fine example of rocket scienceOops, not secret anymore!!Well, thank goodness! Until now, only 36% of women have been […]
Recovery
Brain to Self: Incoming!
Scientists knew that cocaine triggers the release of the brain chemical dopamine. Now a new study in rats shows that there are in fact three distinct dopamine releases, including one that occurs just before the […]
Quotations
Drinking
When I read about the evils of drinking, I gave up reading.Henny Youngman
Humor
Record high jump from kneeling position
A new world’s record in the high jump from a kneeling position was set yesterday at a beach in southern France. The picture below was taken just a few seconds before the jump took place:via […]
Quotations
Worry and Stress
Make plans but don’t plan results.Anonymous
Computer
Pest Systems?
UpLadder.com, 23 May 2005I’m not sure that I’m really interested in this job. I’d like to think that the systems that I develop aren’t full of bugs.What’s even more amusing, is the rest of the […]