Better Living Through Introspection

No, really, I do! (As an aside, I think Amazon has become the WalMart of the web.) But I digress:

“The Segway Human Transporter (HT) is a truly 21st-century idea. A two-wheeled electric vehicle that’s practical, efficient, slightly miraculous, and an undeniably fun way of getting around…”

So what are you waiting for? It’s only five grand! Be the first on your block to own the Segway Human Transporter.

“Over the centuries, the island has emerged four times, with underwater volcanic eruptions first recorded during the first Punic War of 264-241 B.C…The last emergence on July 2, 1831, caused months of international wrangling with four nations making territorial claims including Britain, Spain and the Bourbon court of Sicily.”

Full story on CNN.com

So I’m browsing the National Portrait Gallery website and I come across this online exhibition of the Wall Street Journal’s “Hedcuts”. And there’s a picture of one of the artists creating one of WSJ’s signature portraits — and her name is Noli Novak. Fun! See for yourself.

Everyone, please welcome my brother to the blogosphere. You’ll find he’s at least as witty and charming in that familiar self-deprecating way as I am, only without all the ego. Plus, he’s smart as a whip.

(Yes, I’m fine with the fact that I’m full of myself. Wanna make somethin’ of it?)

Just saw this on tonight’s news.

“Residents of Takoma Park have come up with a unique way to fight pollution. The town is now home to the first urban grain silo designed specifically to fight global warming. The 25-foot tall silo stores 21 tons of corn that can be used for home heating.”

Full news item on nbc4.com