http://www.abc.net.au/science/articles/2011/12/06/3384516.htm
Spinach *is* rich in iron, but there’s some confusing history.
Dr Karl (long fooled too) unravels the saga.
Popeye’s spinach story rich in irony – Dr Karl
Author Archives: Arjen Lentz
Solar-powered 3D printer turns sand into glass
http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/26/solar-sinter-solar-powered-3d-printer-turns-sand-into-glass-ren/
Markus Kayser’s Solar Sinter turns Saharan sand into a perfectly suitable glass bowl. There’s a neat video showing the process in action.
Season’s Wishes
I really don’t care for the commercial nonsense, nor for the warped religious stuff.
For my main thoughts, see my recent post Seasonal Consideration on BlueHackers.org.
The Dalai Lama recently noted:
Even more important than the warmth and affection we receive, is the warmth and affection we give. It is by giving warmth and affection, by having a genuine sense of concern for others, in other words through compassion, that we gain the conditions for genuine happiness. More important than being loved, therefore, is to love.
For my seasonal wish, please look around you and see if you can include one or a few more people in your festivities and activities. Giving people a good time doesn’t require money – just expand your social family a tiny bit. it’ll make all the difference.
thanks & enjoy
Why Iceland Should Be in the News But Is Not | War Is A Crime .org
http://warisacrime.org/content/why-iceland-should-be-news-not
An awesome story of Iceland getting its independence back after the banking mishaps, standing up to international pressure and drafting a new constitution through crowd sourcing. An inspiring example of how change can be effected, and pretty quick too.
The Discovery of Dolphin Language | Wake Up World
http://wakeup-world.com/2011/11/28/the-discovery-of-dolphin-language/
“Researchers in the US and Great Britain have made a significant breakthrough in deciphering dolphin language in which a series of eight objects have been sonically identified”
Many people think in visual-spatial terms rather than audio-sequential. I know people who think in terms of music, and others who think in colours.
I think in 3D images, and find our human languages (I know a few) woefully inadequate for accurately expressing my thoughts – it’s too slow (low information density) and I’m too slow at drawing (plus 3D drawing has its problems on 2D surfaces).
Anyway, the point is that the article’s assertion that the dolphin way of thinking is fundamentally different to that of humans is simply incorrect. Humans are not all the same.
I envy the dolphins for having worked out a way to communicate that’s fast and descriptive, suitable for their 3D environment. Awesome!