The science of helmet design

Here’s an interesting video that was produced by NBC as part of their Science of Design series for the Olympics. Let me just say that the image of how the foam compresses after an impact reinforces my commitment to replacing my helmet after every impact. Of course, helmet fit is an important component of helmet […]

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Google honors Eadweard Muyridge

Today’s Google “doodle” honors the man that proved that, at a gallop, a horse is fully suspended off the ground – Eadweard Muybridge. The animation celebrates the 182nd anniversary of Muybridge’s birth. I suggest reading the Washington Post article highlighted to the left. It gives an excellent overview of Muybridge including some details that were […]

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2012 Budweiser Commercial

Just in case you aren’t watching the Superbowl, here’s the Budweiser Commercial that was unveiled tonight.  

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A day at the circus

Here are some great equestrian circus performances that you can watch from the comfort of your living room! If you enjoy them, check out the YouTube channel for this Russian circus — they have hundreds of high quality videos.

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Herding cats

Now here’s a TV commercial that accurately portrays something I do frequently. Okay, I might not be herding actual cats, but it sure feels that way!      

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