Aug
27
Handicap parking/Hybrid parking
August 27, 2008 | 7 Comments
Most everyone in America has been in an asphalt rectangle, delineated by perpendicular white lines known as a parking lot. And most have seen which spaces are designated for expectant mothers and people with disabilities. It makes perfect logical sense to provide a parking advantage to people that have a harder time walking than others. […]
Aug
14
The termite: from pest to power
August 14, 2008 | 1 Comment
Atlantic Monthly has a wonderful article by Lisa Margonelli discussing the possiblity of termites helping humans produce a renewable type of gasoline called cellulosic ethanol. It’s a provocative article that alludes to the production of the new ethanol in the near future. Who would have thought? Its extremely exciting to see such innovative ideas spring […]
Aug
1
Baudrillard would have loved Obama
August 1, 2008 | 2 Comments
Creative Review posted an excellent article about Obama’s trip abroad. Dan West comments on Jean Baudrillard’s theory of simulacra and connects it to Obama’s candidacy.