Functionalism at Forty (PDF) A very engaging and accessible Reductionist critique of Functionalism as it enters its fifth decade. "What is Functionalism?" you ask? Well...

Balancing Point. "A short film that is played entirely in reverse and involves the "reverse destruction" of balanced rock sculptures. There is one character in the movie that appears to magically create these sculptures. Although the film is played in reverse it appears as the man who is doing his magic is going forwards in time." You can see stills from the film, as well as the full Quicktime movie.

Return of the London meetup Ah Summer, the season of Pimms and mellow hose-pipe bans, close bosom-friend of the maturing triumph over the Aussies in the cricket... It's getting to be that London meetup time of year again, don't you think? Of course you do! more inside

Liam's Pictures from Old Books Over 680 scanned images, engravings and pictures from old books, all public domain, most with multiple high-resolution versions.

Witchfinders - An examination of the legends surrounding Matthew Hopkins' vicious campaign against witches during the English Civil War era. From Fortean Times.