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Just watched an odd movie loosely about space and madness (Moon) but more about alienation, fear, and the future. It's very 2001: Space Odyssey homage w/ Kevin Spacey as HAL (whose name is Gertie in this simplified version of the same). The music is an odd 80s throwback, as is some of the fashion, haircuts and shoes. The set design (it's ( Read more... ) -
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"The widespread belief in deferred gratification-where we willingly put off the things we want for decades in a vague hope that one day we can enjoy life-is a false belief that prevents people from finding their purpose at an early age" http://chrisguillebeau.com/ ( Read more... ) -
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trainforhumanity.org - fundraising for darfur with marathons, some bloggers (including the zen habits guy) are running/swimming/biking for a good cause using techy geeky tools. h/t 4hww
envoy, you may be interested in this ( hip hop violin guy on this mix) http://piecelock70.com/ ( Read more... ) -
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Any recs for reading materials/history/context/culture/etc (blogs or public health or veterinary info a plus) about Cuba? Read anything you like (even fiction)? -
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http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/jill_bolte_taylor_s_powerful_stroke_of_insight.html
Whoa. Human neuroanatomist has a stroke, lives, and describes the experience. -
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Biscotti - I'm craving some.
Anyone have a recipe they've used and would rec? I have the Joy of cooking and some googling, but nothing looks particularly captivating...?? I'm partial to the traditional biscotti, weirdly - anise and almond, w/o choc (I know, crazy!).
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This? This is bloody PERFECT.
