interesting things
Even rain can’t deter mosquitoes. The blood-sucking insect can fly in a downpour because of its strong exoskeletons and low mass render it impervious to falling drops. Researchers determined this using high-speed videography.
via ScienceDaily: Latest Science News http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/06/120604155558.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+sciencedaily+%28ScienceDaily%3A+Latest+Science+News%29
@nbj914: Twitter: soaring; Facebook: slowing. http://t.co/5ZD6NZUa
@akstanwyck: Aaron Sorkin talks to WSJ about writing in the digital age, Steve Jobs biopic http://t.co/KlOleUGe
Amazon got in trouble last summer after a newspaper expose revealed the extreme conditions that its warehouse workers in Pennsylvania were laboring under. This summer, things will be different.
via NYT > Most Recent Headlines http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/06/04/at-amazons-warehouses-cooler-times/
Showrunner Terence Winter tells THR that poor cellular service — and Martin Scorsese’s busy schedule — forced him to break news of Jimmy Darmody’s shocking demise to the series star in a rather blunt and impersonal manner.
@pareene: good lord everyone with money is an idiot http://t.co/ldAXNrBC
@iwantmedia: Facebook Eyes Former New York Times Building http://t.co/K0gvxzQ8
President Obama continued his attacks on Mitt Romney’s tenure as Massachusetts governor on Monday, releasing a new television ad that describes Mr. Romney’s economic record in the state as a failure.
via NYT > Most Recent Headlines http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/06/04/new-obama-ad-continues-focus-on-romneys-term-as-governor/
As is evident by the recent coverage by the mainstream gossip press, technology is no longer just a technology story. Instead, technology is now the new Hollywood.
via NYT > Most Recent Headlines http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/06/04/technology-is-the-new-hollywood/
as michael bloomberg prepares for his post-mayoralty, his media company is also evolving.
via nymag.com: Media http://nymag.com/news/features/bloomberg-lp-2012-6/