tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-129925992024-03-13T21:31:44.705+00:00ThingishnessIn which Dan hears a buzzing and releases his Brain-bees into the wonderful wilds of the web.Danhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04195700141185535861noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12992599.post-15784728295262152822009-02-23T10:48:00.005+00:002009-02-23T11:23:38.309+00:00The Big Chart Fruit FightI've taken to eating rather a lot of fruit lately. Aside from an ongoing effort to improve my overall diet (red meat and caffeine really aren't a good basis for a happy healthy life - take my word for it...) or emulate my latest <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Life_(TV_series)">telly box heroes</a>, I've found that I rather like it.<br /><br />And the more I eat, the more I like.<br /><br />Apples are good. They're crunchy and flavoursome. Apparently there are compounds in the skin that make you feel full up, and their juice can help alleviate cognitive decline.<br /><br />Oranges are also good. They're sweet and juicy. They can lower cholesterol, reduce your blood pressure and even help to stop your nose running.<br /><br />But which is better?<br /><br />There used to be only <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Np6gyUb0E7o">one way to find out</a>.<br /><br />Now there's another: <a href="http://eldoradoarchitects.com/transmissions/thebigchart/">The Big Chart®</a>.<br /><br />It's twenty minutes, but it'll change the way you look at every thing. I personally found illumination at 05:40. I hope you do too. (Especially if you're an engineer.)Danhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04195700141185535861noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12992599.post-83193462288153148902009-01-15T18:12:00.002+00:002009-01-15T18:19:28.096+00:00Just on the offchance you've stumbled upon this blog - and if you haven't, I can't quite imagine how you'd be reading this in the first place - may I offer my apologies for the notable absence of content to date.<br /><br />For the record, the bees of thingishness are busy doing... well, bee-ish things. They're also proving a little shy, never having flown in the wild and gusty environs of this world-wide wonderland. They'll be ready soon, I'm assured.<br /><br />"A little patience goes a long way."<br />"Yes. And too much patience goes absolutely nowhere."<br /> - Andrew Smith, "Full Circle"<br /><br />Come on you bees.Danhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04195700141185535861noreply@blogger.com1