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Category: On The Web
Shuttle Lost
I am grateful that people are prepared to take such great risks in the interest of human knowledge. I, for one, salute their bravery.
Like everybody else, I was shocked to hear of the loss of the space shuttle Columbia. Like many, the first pictures I saw were the trails in the sky as the craft disintegrated. I’ve just found this radar picture online from the US National Weather Service which shows the heat generated as Columbia broke up. Despite the previous tragedy, it seemed space travel was gradually becoming routine. Seeing the radar image reminded me just what these craft and crew have to endure to push the boundaries of human knowledge. It brought space travel back into perspective for me and really shows the bravery of those who choose to go into space. As the events leading to the disaster unfold, it’s time to remind ourselves that we really are pushing boundaries. I am grateful that people are prepared to take such great risks in the interest of human knowledge. I, for one, salute their bravery.
Community of UK Webloggers
plasticbag.org has a great new item about the community of UK webloggers – plasticbag.org | files | Who’s afraid of community participation? I’m too tired – as it’s too early/late – to comment so go read it!
Shapes Made By Radio Waves
The Ministry Of Defence is interested in the technology that allows us all to be monitored by our mobile phones.
Well, according to a report in this weekend’s Observer newspaper, the Ministry Of Defence is interested in the technology that allows us all to be monitored by our mobile phones. Apparently, there are many positive uses of this ‘spy’ technology – following people on the move (walking or driving) and monitoring areas (nuclear power stations, roads etc.) when visibility is bad. Nobody seems to ask what happened if you loan you mobile ‘phone to somebody or (gasp) switch it off. Observer: How mobile phones let spies see our every move
Snapshot of the Blogsphere
A quick look around the web and some of the comments for the first day of a new month.
It may be October but the weather doesn’t suggest it at all. Anyway, my current three favourite blogs are saying this today:
- You think you’re fine with everything until you wake up at 4am convinced there’s someone in your flat again. [plasticbag]
- Bloody hell, it’s October. How did that happen? [not.so.soft]
- I don’t know what to do with my life. This morning I had my Early Modern Architecture class and it made me indecisive again [trabaca]
Wonder how this will read in a year’s time?