dsmoen on privilege — And I thought my childhood was unusual.Abandoned Railroads of Oregon — There's my next few years of hiking and day trips sorted. (Thanks to
garyomaha.)Crafty Machines: Researchers Give Robots the Capability for Deceptive Behavior — What could possibly go wrong? (Via
sheelangig.)Artificial left arm, Europe, 1850-1910 — Terminator: 1899. (Via
corwynofamber.)Oklo: Ancient African Nuclear Reactors — APOD on something which has fascinated me for years. However, I was struck by this phrasing: The remnants of nuclear reactors nearly two billion years old were found in the 1970s in Africa. These reactors are thought to have occurred naturally. "thought to have occurred naturally"? Is there an alternative theory that involves artifice two billion years ago?
I Am Detained By The Feds For Not Answering Questions — A blog post about entering the United States, from someone willing to play very, very hard for their principles. (Via
willyumtx.)?otD: How red is your Barchetta?
9/12/2010
Writing time yesterday: 0.0 hours
Body movement: 30 minute stationary bike ride
Hours slept: 8.0 (fitful)
This morning's weigh-in: n/a (forgot)
Yesterday's chemo stress index: 2/10 (fatigue, peripheral neuropathy)
Currently reading: Conspirator by CJ. Cherryh
