Monthly Archives: August 2011

Seasteading Institute

                One of my favorite entrepreneurs, Peter Thiel, is at it again on a very, very large scale. Like the rest of us, he sees the failings of our current governmental systems and … Continue reading

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Today I Stumbled

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNHE9-cBFZ0&feature=related Writers need inspiration or their well goes dry. You’ve heard me say this before. Any creative person will tell you that the key to their prolific offerings comes from a continually changing landscape of inspirations. Sometimes tumultuous inspiration can … Continue reading

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Project America

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4eqO1yGBg8 It looks like Kickstarter can start a campaign for just about anything. Now, we have Obama (well, his younger look-alike version) trying to raise enough money to solve our national debt crisis. Obviously, he should have started this a … Continue reading

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But He’s Always Here For Us

              “What do you mean it’s MY fault?”, said a tiny but booming voice that sounded like a cannon had gone off. “Of course, it’s not my fault! I’m a pirate, and everyone knows … Continue reading

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Overreacting Works Best In Dramas

              We’ve all sat (with teeth gritted) through one or two reality tv dramas. We know that those participants are chosen for being the most outrageous in order to attain some level of notoriety. … Continue reading

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When Wood Meets Metal

Grove is collaborating with a variety of artists to create a new series of iPhone 4 cases. The difference with these are pretty noticeable and beautiful. Grove is popular because of their focus on using a sustainable material like bamboo … Continue reading

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When You Let It Alone

                And once again, nature proves to be more resilient in its capability to survive almost anything. We tend to equate things in nature as a supplement put there only for our use. … Continue reading

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Nature Producing Perfection

The salt flats of Salar de’Uyuni in Bolivia mirror the expansive skies from above, and blend them together so that you’re walking through clouds. Perfect, isn’t it? Nature truly does inspire on a much larger scale, and allows each of … Continue reading

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Tiny Origami

Anja Markiewicz has such dexterity in her hands that she creates miniatures from paper, otherwise known as origami. Here’s a little creation that she’s made. It’s adorable, but it’s also amazing that she could put such details like the delicate … Continue reading

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Expect The Expected

              It’s a little disappointing when your perception becomes reality. It’s normal to doubt yourself when things seem too good to be true. That’s how we know to expect the expected. Especially when it … Continue reading

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