More creative destruction. Robots Taking Over The Job On Offshore Oil Drilling Platforms: “ScienceDaily (Dec. 21, 2007) — In the future, offshore platforms could be run by robots alone, with human beings staying on land. ‘Well, now you have seen…
animals, celebrities, environment, style
Vegan Shoes from Natalie Portman – Finally!
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I know how many of you have been clamoring for vegan shoes. I can only assume that they are dolphin-safe, fair-trade, carbon-neutral, free of MSG and antibiotics, free range, and won’t stick to dental work. Natalie Portman’s Vegan Shoe Line…
education, government, taxes
Plan Would Let Seniors Work to Pay Taxes?
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‘The town is pushing a program that would let seniors work part-time, for $7 an hour, to help pay off some of their property taxes.‘ How magnanimous! The state can never get enough tribute. Has the thought ever crossed these…
government, politics
Bush signs $555 billion spending bill
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Disappointing, I can think of 555 billion reasons to veto this one. Bush signs $555 billion spending bill – Yahoo! News: “CRAWFORD, Texas – President Bush, still voicing concern about special project spending by Congress, signed a $555 billion bill…
art, history, mechanical watches, watches
Updates on the Breguet Marie Antoinette Watch
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It was reported last month that the Breguet Marie Antoinette Watch was indeed found. HauteHorlogerie.org has an updated report. Marie-Antoinette and Breguet, the greatest watchmaking mystery of all time – Collection – Passion – Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie: “It’s…
mechanical watches, watches
Made in Ireland – An interview with the McGonigle Brothers
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Su JiaXian was kind enough to provide us with a fantastic interview with the McGonigle Brothers. it looks like credit for the photos of the tourbillon goes to Harry Tan. Learn more about the McGonigle Brothers at Tempered Online. AHCI:Made…
mechanical watches, watches
Glashutte Original Senator Rattrapante Photomontage
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Some more great work from Harry Tan, this time he offers a photomontage of the Glashutte Original Senator Rattrapante. (direct link to the photomontage) Glashutte Original Senator Rattrapante Photomontage: “Its Christmas weekend and despite the many chores needed to be…
Africa, martial arts, travel
Wednesday Grab Bag
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Vlad the Judoka?Putin Produces DVD on Judo World’s Biggest Building Coming to Moscow: Crystal Island Vitra Nelson Desk Clocks Paid security lanes to help frequent fliers 9 Castles I Want to Visit Man pays for new truck with loose change…