A string theorist quotes Einstein as saying that being an outsider can be an advantage over the in group. String Theory: Fascinating, Not Science Fiction (NPR) He has more to say about string theory here. The Elegant Universe | Sylvester James…
Calendar peeks
Things I like about upgrading from Snow Leopard (Mac OS X 10.6) to Mountain Lion (OS X 10.8), first in a series When there are events earlier or later than the current (week or day), the “peek” into view from…
Tube Challenge-r
The Tube Challenge – visiting all 270 London Underground stations in the fastest time possible. Tube challenger pulls out all the stops in latest record attempt (BBC News) You’ll have to watch an advert first.
Maggie in detail
Many graphs for pre- and post-Thatcher years. A look back at Margaret Thatcher’s economic record (Washington Post) There’s video, too. Dissecting Margaret Thatcher’s economic policies (WonkTalk) Interesting discussion of differences in Treasury between U.S. and Britain, and much more.
Great fire of London
From Wikipedia Great Fire of London
On the street where you live
“The Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood was founded in John Millais’s parents’ house on Gower Street, London in 1848.” Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood My first indication of Gower Street‘s history has come from today’s NYTimes crossword, 16 Down: English poet who co-founded the Pre-Raphaelites.