http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/24/magazine/24labor-t.html?_r=3&em=&pagewanted=all

Very interesting article on the worth of work.

This active concern for the motorcycle is reinforced by the social aspects of the job. As is the case with many independent mechanics, my business is based entirely on word of mouth. I sometimes barter services with machinists and metal fabricators. This has a very different feel than transactions with money; it situates me in a community. The result is that I really don’t want to mess up anybody’s motorcycle or charge more than a fair price.

No I don’t know how I got there.

I especially like the japanese guy’s old parking champion master.  Who looks on disapprovingly as his padawan messes up on the first attempt.

This has Enter-the-dragon, bloodsport, and all the rest of those karate to the death movies beat.

http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/how_to/4318067.html

The Quad-Core, 1-kW, Liquid-Cooled Desk!

Great Sci Fi series, too bad it was cancelled.  Here is a great little video that crosses the memes of motivational posters and Firefly-isms. 

Enjoy!

I’ve posted before about Byrner’s love for the San Juan Islands in the Pacific Northwest.  Recently I got a chance to experience a trip to the US and British Virgin Islands.It is amazing and almost as good,…  okay, it’s better than the San Juans, I’m forced to admit that the VI’s have everything the NW has including 74 degree water, and amazing snorkeling.

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Ten days sailing from island to island resulted in several amazing sunsets,  sunny days sailing,

beautiful scenery,

Even with a bit of rain everyday we were blessed with a strong wind and 5 to 8 knots of sailing every time we pulled out the canvas.

This was one of the best sailing trips I’ve ever done, even the scotch was cheap!

Old I know but cool.