by Tom | May 31, 2012 | Google+
The Stanley tiger pelt is from a real tiger?Surely not. It's a cut up rug, isn't it? 30 May 1942, Chronology of Events Related to Stanley Civilian Internment Camp | Gwulo: Old Hong Kong Last night Langston and Dalziel who were sleeping outside at the back of...
by Tom | May 31, 2012 | Google+
Made better in China.Great piece from Trendwatching on why made in China for China could be one to watch. Made Stranger in China is particularly good. 's June 2012 Trend Briefing covering the consumer trend "MADE BETTER IN CHINA"
by Tom | May 31, 2012 | Science, View
Some fabulous pictures to have a look and think about. High-res imaging of the northern hemisphere from a Russian satellite. Plus, all the water on Earth and all the water on Europa. While we are not good as a species at comparing spherical volumes, these are...
by Tom | May 27, 2012 | Google+
Not the most exciting lounge view, but fun to see the planes taking off, and what a beautiful evening. Looking forward to being back in the Kong after a great UK trip. London Heathrow Airport Hounslow, Middlesex TW6 18T, United Kingdom
by Tom | May 26, 2012 | Google+
Luvverly view from the in-laws'. England rarely looks better. Loving the long, light evenings as well. Berrington Rd
by Tom | May 25, 2012 | Google+
Wow. Larkin on Bechet applied to Fischer Diskau by Fry."On me your sounds falls as they say love should Like an enormous yes."http://www.stephenfry.com/2012/05/24/take-me-to-your-lieder/We all must listen to DFD and get tickets to La Cenerentola at...
by Tom | May 24, 2012 | Google+
Thanks, weather. Picnic and opera on the agenda for my sister's lovely final birthday celebration at Glyndebourne. Cenerentola was am.az.ing. Top cast, great music, fun production. Go grab tickets. Loampit Vale, London
by Tom | May 18, 2012 | Google+
Shardy goodness. Me likey. Hello, London. Bedale St, London
by Tom | May 11, 2012 | Google+
Fabulous shot of the shuttle over New York.Shame that this represents the end of the space race for the US for a while. I remember watching the shuttle-on-747 landing at Stansted many, many years ago. Super exciting. APOD: 2012 May 9 – Shuttle Enterprise Over...
by Tom | May 10, 2012 | Google+
A viable method of lifting big stones that doesn't appear to be faked. Brad Thompson originally shared this post: Watch this! Absolutely amazing.