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on mulan

From the language geeks at Language Log

If you find it a fun film fine.. but there are serious issues.

 

more apollo guidance computer goodness

Ken Shirriff continues his commentary.

absolutely fascinating if you're into this sort of thing

 

be a gregorian chant dj

Or at least play around with the parts.  

a tip of the hat to Greg

 

a lovely idea

 

 

of course phone calls should go through a screener that does the same thing.. payable in advance

 

more on the apollo guidance computer restoration

From the WSJ and paywalled, but I was able to watch (and recommend!) the video

 

 

peter kuper's rejected trump cartoons

Rejected over the years .. and all spot on.

 

a most unusual indiegogo campaign

The video is probably what sells backers on this portable bidet.

a tip of the hat to Xeni

 

 

bird-strike-safe aircraft may not be safe from drone strikes

Fraunhofer is creating a standardization test. (use your favorite translator)

 

nordic baking culture

Is it the most diverse in the world?  

From the BBC Food Programme - about 30m audio.  Traditional techniques and looking at nearly gone old varieties.  Varieties that might be necessary going forward.

 

 

 

recirculating acoustical memory

Greg notes a video with Cliff Stoll showing an important 1963 electronic calculator .. with an interesting feature

swiss four function portable calculator

The always fun Cliff Stoll shows a remarkable piece of technology

the gong show

headphones recommended

If you listen to just one, try the third

In case  you're curious, the eighty inch Paiste Gongs go for $27,720   possibly not for home use

 

learning how to be a writer

Ann Patchett had Snoopy as an inspiration.

 

 

quantifying the benefits of cycling

Utracht's Gross Cycling Product.

a song for these times

 

Dylan's  The Lonesome Death of Hattie Carroll