Astronaut Jerry Linegar wrote nearly everyday to his one-year old son during his time on-board the Mir Space Station. I’ll be watching over you.
A reminder
Self-limitations [Excerpt]
We begin by worrying we aren’t good enough, smart enough or talented enough to get what we want, then we voluntarily live in this paralyzing mental framework, rather than confront our own role in this paralysis, says Debbie Millman.
Thai cuts [article]
“The Epidemic of Penile Amputations in Thailand are exacerbated by women publicly encouraging and inciting other scorned women to commit this act. The vast majority of worldwide reports of penile replantation, to this day, are a result of what became a trendy form of retribution in a country in which fidelity is a strongly appreciated value ” says this article. Links to the research papers in that article.
Chasing Ice [Trailer]
A documentary on the impact of global warming – this is going onto my short list of movies/documentaries to watch. And if you’re interested, here’s an interview with the makers of the documentary.
Hanging [Picture]
A riveting story, not for me though!.
A great resume
Password Unprotected [Article]
You think your digital life is secure because of a secret key that only you have? So did Mat Honan, a savvy techno-journalist, whose digital life was destroyed earlier this year. He has some words of advice.
Rocket Surgery [Link]
In the world filled with jargon, Randall Munroe (of XKCD)’s simple “explainer” of the Saturn V, the world’s heaviest, tallest, most powerful rocket, built by NASA is like a breath of fresh air. Titled US Space Team’s Up Goer Five, this is an infographic worth your time, especially if you’re not a rocket scientist!!
The Last Screw [Video]
Inventor Donald Scruggs’ easy inter-burial container, aka coffin.