It’s been a while since I posted a random sample of the stuff I’ve been reading. If you only read one of these articles, read the very first one.
Everyone a Harlot
In healthy patriarchies, men push themselves to earn the respect and admiration of other men. They work to prove their strength, courage and competence to each other. Men pride themselves on their reputation for mastery of their bodies, their actions, and their environment. They want to be known for what they can do, not just how well or who they can screw.
‘Marathon blues’ can affect Olympians and recreational athletes alike – Someone once told me there was a high rate of alcoholism for former top-level runners and former astronauts for this very reason. I haven’t seen numbers on that though.
This Handmade ‘Game of Thrones’ Board Game Is Gorgeous – The young’uns are loving strategy games these days. Can I justify this?
Cycle Workouts To Improve Your Cadence – Perfect for cross training workouts while marathon training, and a good investment.
Lost Photos – discovering lost photos in your email account – One of these days…
How To Make Caricatures Using GIMP – I hope to get around to doing this at some point.
The Benefits Of A Negative Bike Split – Wait…tell me one more time. It may actually sink in this time around.
Importing SharePoint 2007 list templates (STP) into SharePoint 2010 – Kick Aise. Quick and easy!
How the Lunar X Prize Is a Preview of the New Space Age – Popular Mechanics –
How to Develop Film Using Coffee and Vitamin C! Srsly! | Photojojo – Is there anything coffee can’t do?
TURNING TURDS INTO TRIUMPHS – What she said!
An Act of Great Cunning – Whoa!
Senate rules do not allow a filibuster when the bill under consideration has to do with imposing or repealing a tax. If the Republicans take the Senate and the Presidency, they can now repeal the individual mandate. They will not need sixty votes.