Randall Munroe continues great geek work on the web…
Best line….

a chaotic strange Magi attractor around the North Pole which some argue provides the theological foundation for the story of Santa Claus

via Three Wise Men.

A fabulous tale of terror from Bram Stoker, told in the same setting and style as Dracula.  Dracula’s Guest… read here terrificly on stage as part of Selected Shorts’ Tales of Terror.  And following that… is Edgar Allen Poe’s Masque of Red Death.

Listen to it online here.  For best effect… with the lights off.

I see this image and I know exactly what its from… I think – but like the best stories… this one blows my idea that I know where this is from.

Data Visualization Reinterpreted by VISUALIZED from VISUALIZED on Vimeo.

How the Waterfall Swing Works:
Water recirculates through 273 independently controlled solenoid valves at the top of the structure to create a wall of water. This water starts from a collection pool on the ground and is pumped up to a large pipe that feeds the solenoids. Sensors mounted on the swingset gather information about the angle and speed of each swing. That information is sent to a computer that predicts the action of the rider. The computer then creates a hole in the wall of water, allowing the rider to swing through without getting wet.

If you have to ask why, you don’t get it…. I love the creativity…

Happiness for a friday morning – I love the ‘I did it!’ and ‘Oh yeah buddy!’ from the little voice… one bike dump on the way… followed by ‘I’m ready…’

Video details…

Malcolm’s first Descent of the first ramp on Hellion at Highland Park (age 4 yrs). Thanks everyone for your encouragement and comments. Malcolm lives in Maine. We ride often at Highland Mtn Bike Park enjoying not only the incredible trails, but the supportive and friendly community and staff which Mark Hayes has created. Kudos to all of you there, and thanks for having us. Malcolm also participted in The Maine Youth Bike Race Seris (in Falmouth, ME) this past summer. It’s another wonderful place for kids to get together to ride and have fun. Thanks to Andrew Freye for organizing this event. 
Malcs is indeed 4 years old and hopes that this video will encourage other kids and their caregivers to get out there and ride! Again, glad people are enjoying the video
-Dan (aka Malc’s Dad)