Photo Essay of Union Station

Here is an amazing photo essay of Los Angeles's Union Station. I have taken some photos of Union Station myself: the architecture inside is beautiful.

Plan 9 from Outer Space

I am so happy that I found the entire Plan 9 from Outer Space on YouTube. This is supposed to be the worst movie ever made. I have watched about half of it so far. It's definitely bad, but also kind of kitschy. You be the judge.

Oreo Cameos

Have you ever considered replicating women's jewelry using cookies? No? Well, one person has, and the result is extraordinary. I would love to see an art gallery filled with these creations.

Sony ICF-38 Portable Radio

About five years ago, I was looking for a small radio to bring to work, so I could listen to music while I typed and such. I did a little research, and found that lots of people on Amazon had ranked the Sony ICF-38 very highly. I bought one from a local Target, and wow: it has performed exceptionally. It has great reception, easy controls, and -- to my surprise -- does not eat batteries. (I used to have a Walkman that needed new batteries if its two AAs were left in over night.) Consider: I have had the same batteries in my ICF-38 for maybe four years, and have not needed to replace them. True, I don't play the radio every day, but still: four years is a long time. I recommend this radio highly.

Linus Bikes

While I have been living in Los Angeles, I have seen several people with Linus bikes. Each time I see one of those bikes, I pause and gawk. The bike has simple, clean lines and swept-back handlebars that make it stand out from the crowd of mountain bikes and fixies. I may have to add a Linus to my stable one day.

Newton as Alchemist

Here's a great webpage from NOVA with information about Newton as alchemist. It has some helpful background information about both Newton and alchemy.

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/physics/newton-alchemist-newman.html

Field Notes Steno Pad

I recently bought a Field Notes steno pad. The weight of the paper is perfect, and the surface is smooth enough for a fountain pen. I also love the rough, brown cover. Ah, Field Notes: you know how to woo me.