Mar 11
Cosmo's baby teeth are coming out!
I've been bringing the little guy to work this week while everyone else is at SXSW. I was playing with him just now when I noticed something rolling around in his mouth that looked like gum and it fell out when I tried to pick him up. It was one of his teeth!
Feb 10
Hagia Sophia Without Scaffolding!
Well, almost. In fact the mass of girders and planks which for 17 years have almost managed to detract from the awesomeness of the ancient cathedral’s central space are much reduced and moved towards the rear. In their place we can see the extraordinary and recently-discovered cherubim on the North-East dome-support, and generally get more sense of the incredible vastness of the structure. The reconfiguration ought to last all year, as part of the 2010 Capital of Culture project, which is trying to enhance visitors’ experience while injecting energy into the ongoing restoration work.
A foreigner's view: the Hagia Sophia was my wife's favorite landmark from our Turkish honeymoon last year, even with all the scaffolding. It's massive and awe-inducing - it definitely makes an impression. I'd love to see it again now that they've moved the restoration equipment around to reveal new artwork.
via cornucopia.net
Jan 27
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Apple's New iPad Includes A Kickstand
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Jan 21
Where Giants Dance and Crash in Japan
Credit: Ko Sasaki for The New York Times
Sumo wrestlers performing the opening ceremony on Jan. 11 at a tournament at the Kokugikan, Japan’s national sumo stadium in Tokyo.
As amazing as my trip to Japan was a few years ago, I didn't get to do two things: watch sumo wrestling or eat sushi. The sushi part is especially embarrassing to admit - it's like going to Germany and not having beer or schnitzels - but I was so busy eating all the other types of regional Japanese food that I'd never heard of.
I'm going to rectify both of those things the next time I go and yes, I will definitely go again - it was one of the most unexpectedly beautiful places I've ever been.
More pictures of sumo wrestling below are from a travel article in the New York Times.
Credit: Ko Sasaki for The New York Times
Wrestlers stand by for bouts that are usually over in a matter of seconds.
Credit: Ko Sasaki for The New York Times
Each tournament lasts 15 days, with the lowest-ranking entrants beginning competition at 8:30 in the morning. The audience grows as the day progresses, with the top two divisions competing from midafternoon until around 6 in the evening.
Credit: Ko Sasaki for The New York Times
Championship sumo tournaments are held six times a year, rotating among Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya and Fukuoka.
Credit: Ko Sasaki for The New York Times
A spectator eats pickled vegetables from a lunch box.
Credit: Ko Sasaki for The New York Times
Sumo figurines for sale at a stadium gift shop.
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