Cool Photos #12
The Seamans Center is an ever-extending building for the University of Iowa's School of Engineering. I first saw this extension as I exited Old Capitol Town Center on the back…
Random Learnings #62
Palo Alto: A History of California, Capitalism, and the World by Malcolm Harris tells the story of how California went from a Mexican/Mexican-influenced territory, extremely far away from the United…
When Poland Needed More Jews
World War I technically ended on November 11, 1918 with Germany agreeing to the Allies' terms for an armistice but did not conclusively end all fighting. The vacuum in Central…
Sint-Annatunnel
Sint-Annatunnel (St. Anna's Tunnel) is a 572m/1877 ft tunnel for pedestrians and cyclists crossing the Schelde River, providing an easier trip than detouring to nearby bridges or riding the Antwerp…
Traveling Exceptional II
I previously blogged about getting home in a ridiculous 40 minutes after returning from an international trip. I decided to officially time myself Sunday as I arrived from Amsterdam after…
The Future of Junk Mail
My grandfather strongly believed that bulk, unsolicited mail as an inexpensive way to reach potential customers, no doubt a belief strengthened by his career in advertising. The sheer wastefulness of…
Great Swiss Railway Tour: Final Ramblings
Some post-trip final thoughts, complaints, regrets, or whatever else I come up with. If you've got the time and inclination, plan your own trip. I considered using Swiss Voyages for…
Computers IRL #7
As seen on Antwerp's Tram #1: the screens showing route and upcoming stops is in a startup loop. ERROR: SIM not inserted. Repeated every ten seconds. Guessing the SIM card…
Athletics!
Seen waiting for a tram in Antwerp, likely unaware of the drama surrounding the team, their owner, and their impending move to Las Vegas. He might not even know whom…
Digital Dependency
On our train from Zermatt to Zurich: many air travelers board at Zurich Hauptbanhof for the quick journey to Zurich Airport, not wasting the effort to find seats, passing the…