Earlier this week, GeoEye-1, the world’s highest-resolution commercial satellite sponsored by Google, began taking high resolution photos. The photo below of Kutztown University in Pennsylvania was the FIRST image taken by the newest Google-sponsored satellite.
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October 9th, 2008 | Environment, News, Realpolitik, Planes Trains & Automobiles | No comments
Anyone looking for proof that any sort of technological innovation is usually met with fear and skepticism will enjoy the following post. The poster below, “borrowed” from the national archives, or ARC, website, shows an outrageous scene with a menacing locomotive plowing its way through town. Of particular note is the way the “face” of the engine train is made to look as though it is scowling - seemingly enjoying decimating the guy on the horse and carriage, who was apparently smacked by the dreadful Locomotive’s cow catcher. (more…)
August 15th, 2008 | Funny, Freelance Writing, Literature, Nostalgia, Planes Trains & Automobiles | No comments
