Journalism, the future of newspapers, and cat pictures.
By William M. Hartnett on Aug 17, 2007 in video | 0 Comments
There’s no competing with this.
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By William M. Hartnett on Aug 17, 2007 in geekery | 0 Comments
> Speeding-Bullet Star Leaves Enormous Streak Across Sky (NASA)
(Via Knight Science Journalism Tracker)
Material being blown off the star Mira is leaving a cosmic wake 13 light-years long. I find this very exciting. And check out that amazing image. Whoa. Click here for a 6000 x 1500, 2.4 MB version. And check out the Galaxy [...]
By William M. Hartnett on Aug 17, 2007 in oddities | 1 Comment
Longtime readers, which is to say those that have been checking in since mid-March, will recall that I hate my 2001 1.8T manual transmission Volkswagen Jetta. This has not changed. It’s junk. However, by driving more conservatively than a frightened old lady, I coaxed 423.4 miles and 35.4 MPG out of my most recent tank. [...]
