March 06, 2008

Who knew that spreadsheets, flickr, and music would work so well together? You've probably already seen LivePlasma, which shows how musicians influence each other. Now you can get into their brains! Venn diagrams, bar graphs, and pie charts show the process that some of the world's greatest songwriters use when they agonize while writing lyrics. more inside

January 27, 2008

Pretty kitties, tusks, and more! Traditionally, the Big Five of Africa were the most ferocious mammals hunters tried to kill. Now safari-goers are more likely to shoot with a camera. But there are other ways to encounter the Big Five. 1. Elephant biltong (that's jerky to some of us). 2. Suicide by Lions -- don't get your lady pregnant, or this might happen to you. 3. Cape Buffalos are usually in a herd, but sometimes you'll meet the Dagga Boy. 4. Dead Rhino at your local Mormon University museum. 5. Leopards -- here kitty, kitty. more inside