I wish Ron would have been a contender

Sunrise in Vegas

Another beautiful morning. 

Captured from my balcony with the Stratosphere tower in view.

6:35am

Linch King: November 13th!!!!!

Well, Blizzard finally put out a release date for the long-awaited Wrath of Linch King expansion. 

I can't wait to smoke bowls and sit for hours in front of my computer again!

Hubble spots unidentified object in space

Scientists are befuddled by a strange object caught by the Huble space telescope. Read story here.

Powder that stunts 'Nonsense Mutations'

PTC124 is a simple powder developed, which could be available in two years time. It supposedly treats nonsense mutations in our DNA that causes diseases such as cystic fibrosis, and muscular distrophy. 

Dr Peltz, of PTC Therapeutics, said: 'The difference between this and other drugs is it doesn't [just] treat the symptoms, it treats the underlying cause.

'The drug allows the body to make the lost protein.'

Read the story here. Wikipedia entry here. 

The mind beyond the brain

Quote from Youtube: 

"We have been brought up to believe that the mind is located inside the head. But there are good reasons for thinking that this view is too limited. Recent experimental results show that people can influence others at a distance just by looking at them, even if they look from behind and if all sensory clues are eliminated. And people's intentions can be detected by animals from miles away. The commonest kind of non-local interaction mental influence occurs in connection with telephone calls, where most people have had the experience of thinking of someone shortly before they ring. Controlled, randomized tests on telephone telepathy have given highly significant positive results. Research techniques have now been automated and experiments on telepathy are now being conducted through the internet and cell phones, enabling widespread participation. "

Oldie but a goodie

I actually saw this video for the first time while I was at Defcon this year.
It fucking makes me laugh, so I'll share - Just makes me want to dress like a sultan and dance.