American Finances Made Simple

Don't enjoy too much schadenfreude. Canada is only half as bad (though we are far better when it comes to new debt).

National Geographic Photos 2011

"Jellyfish Cotylorhiza tuberculata drifting just beneath the surface looking for capturing the first sunrays to trigger their symbiotic algae to produce energy for it."

And that's just honorable mention.

Would You Rather be Pretty or Hot?

I know the answer pushed by MTV or the average Axe commercial. I wonder though, is that the girl's best interest.

What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up?

Job prospects are poor these days and the economic fundamentals don't look to improve. Here are some bright spots (US data). Here are some impostors.

If you are hoping that an education might help, the answer is maybe. Here is how the subject you studied correlates to salaries and employment rates.

World Ends in 2012?

A plausible explanation

Emotional Intelligence for Aspergerites

The problem: how to show the sympathy and empathy that leads to great social interactions when the fact is, hell! you're not all that sympathetic.

Space Shuttle Atlantis's Final Descent

As seen from above.
Plus algae blooms, ice swirls, moonrises and a volcano shooting right at you.

Speaking of Mental Health

Are we training ourselves to be distracted, superficial thinkers?

Do You Know Someone Worried About Alzheimer's

It turns out that Alzheimer's disease looks a lot like vitamin B12 deficiency...and the test for B12 deficiency is expensive ($100 or so) so it is not done that routinely.

Refraction: It's Also Fun and Games

 

Update: The photos linked have been removed