Elsewhere
Occasional links to stuff that I have enjoyed.
Tuesday 19 August, 2008
Indication of how incredible Michael Johnson's 200m world record actually is.
This chart shows the twenty fastest 200m marks of all time. Each row represents a hundredth of a second. Eyeballing the chart would suggest that the cutting edge of human achievement in the 200m is anything sub-19.7. A 19.59 at Beijing would be phenomenal. Then you scroll down—way down—and you hit Johnson’s 19.32. Usain Bolt has his work cut out for him.
Monday 18 August, 2008
Wes Anderson and Jason Schwartzman Shop for CDs and DVDs ∞
Could be a scene from one of Anderson's movies.
Great photography of Phelps' "Miracle Finish"
Tuesday 12 August, 2008
A brilliant photo series that makes you realise how small the world is becoming. Imagine how different these photos would have been 100 years ago. Be sure to click next to view all the triptychs in the series.
Tuesday 29 July, 2008
Touching photo essay from photographer Phillip Toledano
Sometimes when we’re talking
My dad will stop, and sigh, and close his eyes.
It’s then that I know he knows.
About my mum.
About everything
Friday 18 July, 2008
Have to admit, I cant tell the difference between cheap or expensive wine.
No matter what, do not let yourself become a wine expert who can tell the difference between cheap and expensive wines.
Tuesday 01 July, 2008
Dara Torres broke her first world record at in 1982 at 14. She is now 41, the mother of a 2-year-old daughter and is hoping to make the USA swimming team for the Beijing Olympics.
Check out this photo of her.
The Big Picture ~ Xenophobia in South Africa ∞
Harrowing images from The Big Picture of the recent violence in South Africa.
Warning: Some of the images will upset sensitive viewers.
Saturday 21 June, 2008
Held her ground as change literally closed in around her.
Is It Better to Buy or Rent? ∞
Useful calculator for deciding if its better to buy or rent the house you live in (related article).
Using rough calculations; I will only start to save money if I bought the house I rent, and then live in it for the next 22 years. If I put the money I save by renting for the next 22 years into a low risk investment I would come out ahead... Thats the theory anyway.
Jono, here is that article you were asking about.
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