It’s that time of year again: Maker Faire Oct 18 & 19 in Austin, TX! Steve, John, Justine and I went to Maker Faire 2007 in Austin and had so much fun, we decided to go again this year. Maker … Continue reading
UPDATE – Saturday, Sept 12th – We’re all fine here, just without power and water. It’s like camping, except not nearly as much fun. I’m updating the blog with my phone because we’ve lost power here in the 77007 area … Continue reading
According to the City of Houston’s wind speed charts, our neighborhood will be experiencing 79MPH winds later today. I suspect Galveston will be experiencing the full force of the hurricane speed winds. The farther south you go, the faster the … Continue reading
According to the National Hurricane Center we may get a little wet this weekend. Unless Ike magically becomes a category 5 hurricane tracking for Houston, we are staying put. Is anyone else in Houston leaving for a long weekend?
UPDATE (8:30AM Monday, Sept 1st): Gustav made landfall on the central coast of Louisiana and has dropped to a Category 2 hurricane. Nearly 100K people without power in the New Orleans area UPDATE (2PM Saturday, August 30th) : Gustav has … Continue reading
It looks like Tropical Storm Edouard will hit Houston tomorrow around lunchtime. All things considered, I think Edouard hitting Houston is much better than Edouard hitting New Orleans. I think we can take the blow to the chin much easier … Continue reading
Video link GINA Light Visionary Model BMW concept car makes me appreciate design even more. Imagine how light and fuel efficient a car could be made without the additional weight of a steel skin wrapped around it. The headlights make … Continue reading
I’ve been following the progress of the Mars Phoenix lander for a few days as is got closer and closer to Mars. I’m happy to report that is has landed safely on the north pole of Mars. It will eventually … Continue reading
French scientists are testing temperature sensitive paint for use on the highways as a visual warning for drivers in icy conditions A new temperature-sensitive varnish developed by researchers at French company Eurovia can be applied to road surfaces to warn … Continue reading
Award-winning science fiction author, Arthur C. Clarke, passed away in his home in Sri Lanka today. From Bloomberg The author, scientist, space expert and underwater diver was one of the most prolific and renowned science-fiction writers, publishing more than 30 … Continue reading
