Tuesday, December 30, 2014
Human Carpet - Waikiki
The Duke- father of surfing.
None of the photos show just how densely the Waikiki Beach front was covered by human flesh - and it is not even high season. These photos are of the lagoon which was relatively uncrowded.
Monday, December 29, 2014
Thursday, December 25, 2014
The Big Island
The weather prevented us from flying by helicopter over the volcano but we did get to swim with the manta rays.
The view from our balcony
Pretty flower
Catherine brought along Scottish shortbreads for us to have with cups of tea.
Me with Conan O'Brien hair - Christmas Lunch
Mauna Loa - extinct volcano in the background
The view from our balcony
Pretty flower
Catherine brought along Scottish shortbreads for us to have with cups of tea.
Me with Conan O'Brien hair - Christmas Lunch
Mauna Loa - extinct volcano in the background
Tuesday, December 16, 2014
Fire!
The fire alarms went off last night. Not sure whether it was a drill or not. The fire stairs still had an burnt electrical smell today.
It reminded me of my days at St Anns...
Glow in the dark firemen
It reminded me of my days at St Anns...
Glow in the dark firemen
Friday, December 12, 2014
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
Testament to the disgraceful way mankind has treated this precious planet
The Plastics Problem
The Great Pacific garbage patch, also described as the Pacific trash vortex, is a gyre of marine debris particles in the central North Pacific Ocean located roughly between 135°W to 155°W and 35°N and 42°N.[1] The patch extends over an indeterminate area, with estimates ranging very widely depending on the degree of plastic concentration used to define the affected area.
The patch is characterized by exceptionally high relative concentrations of pelagic plastics, chemical sludge and other debris that have been trapped by the currents of the North Pacific Gyre.[2] Despite its enormous size and density (4 particles per cubic meter), the patch is not visible from satellite photography, nor is it necessarily detectable to casual boaters or divers in the area, as it consists primarily of a small increase in suspended, often microscopic particles in the upper water column.
The Great Pacific garbage patch, also described as the Pacific trash vortex, is a gyre of marine debris particles in the central North Pacific Ocean located roughly between 135°W to 155°W and 35°N and 42°N.[1] The patch extends over an indeterminate area, with estimates ranging very widely depending on the degree of plastic concentration used to define the affected area.
The patch is characterized by exceptionally high relative concentrations of pelagic plastics, chemical sludge and other debris that have been trapped by the currents of the North Pacific Gyre.[2] Despite its enormous size and density (4 particles per cubic meter), the patch is not visible from satellite photography, nor is it necessarily detectable to casual boaters or divers in the area, as it consists primarily of a small increase in suspended, often microscopic particles in the upper water column.
SLUSH!
The snow promptly melted overnight and became black dirty slush. WINTER IS (STILL) COMING...(small Game of Thrones reference for the uninitiated)..
Monday, December 8, 2014
Sunday, December 7, 2014
Saturday, December 6, 2014
Trimming the Tree
Trimming the tree in the Director's Residence at Cowperthwaite.
The Christmas puppy - beautiful, gentle dog
The Great Stagnation
A very interesting read...
Why-has-human-progress-ground-to-a-halt?
The possible reasons why -
Why-has-human-progress-ground-to-a-halt?
The possible reasons why -
- Wealth accumulation unlinked to innovation
- As success comes to be defined by the amount of money one can generate in the very short term, progress is in turn defined not by making things better, but by rendering them obsolete as rapidly as possible so that the next iteration of phones, cars or operating systems can be sold to a willing market.
- Risk aversion
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
Last Lectures for the Semester
I cannot believe it. I have been overcome with emotion today saying goodbye to Professors, teaching assistants and students that I have interacted with in my classes this semester. 12 years of school, 4 years of undergraduate and 8 years of post grad; and nary a tear have I shed. K School is not perfect by any means, but the teaching staff are a cut above and I honor them for their commitment to imparting knowledge. Thank you Professors Minson, Robichaud, Bowie and Parker.
Getting a hug from my personal fave, Prof. Richard Parker who taught Religion, Politics and Policy.
Getting a hug from my personal fave, Prof. Richard Parker who taught Religion, Politics and Policy.
Monday, December 1, 2014
Dinner for 6 at Rosebud Bar, Sommerville
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