Quote of the day, the end of the world...

The most likely way for the world to be destroyed, most experts agree, is by accident. That's where we come in; we're computer professionals. We cause accidents.
-- Nathaniel Borenstein

Creating hallucinations... (no drugs involved)

http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/ideas/graphics/011109_hacking_your_brain/

I couldn't help but laugh...

Source: unknown,

and yes "we" did ;-)

Reportagem da RTP1 sobre a situação dos Bolseiros de Investigação Científica em Portugal

Só pra português entender :-)

Random comics to ease a day

(from indexed)

we all know this feeling :-P

(from xkcd.com)

Bud!!!!

I know I am a bit biased, but isn't this like the most amazing publicity ever :-D

Ha! Ha!

Now this must be one of the funniest political flowcharts I have ever seen. From: adennak.com

Another thing to think about: Slippery start for Portugal's young workers

For young Portuguese workers, so-called "Green slips" are often the best way to find a job. But with companies exempted from social security contributions, the slips have turned out to be a great deal for employers and a bad one for workers. See the france24 report here.

Something to think about.

http://www.danheller.com/biz-audience-pro.html#1

True wisdom

(from indexed)

Double lives...

An inspiring story about an investment banker who is an aerial photographer as well:

http://cpn.canon-europe.com/content/btl/bobby_haas.do

The new dollar bill

(Source: Unknown)

I-phone or I-stone :-)

(from http://info.abril.com.br/blog/semfio/)
Well, at least I do have a stone :-)

The White Squadron

... not just a Disney movie. Amazing...

You don't need amazing technology to shoot amazing photos

This one was made in 1938 by Bruce Mozert.
More in this link.

Guess what this is...

Yes, you were right! (?) It is a personal hydration vessel. :-)

AMAZING HD Video made with Canon EOS 5D Mark II

No words. Actually, just a few words: I WANT THAT CAMERA :-)

The link is here. It's absolutely worth it:

http://www.usa.canon.com/dlc/controller?act=GetArticleAct&articleID=2086

VERY cool: A lens made out of water :-)

Low-Power Liquid Lens
by Kate Greene, for MIT Technology Review
An adjustable-focus lens made of two drops of water could be used in small cameras.

Anti-americanism?

(Photo Credit: Arthur Williamson)

From http://lvb.net/item/2805

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