From my friends at Khan Academy.

I read somewhere that someone was using Blogsy and it's built-in browser in the iPad app to copy and paste the layout into their Posterous blog.  I thought I'd go ahead and drop the $4.99 and test the concept out.  While it is nice to have the ability to do some pseudo wysiwyg formatting, I couldn't find an easy way to attach and upload images to Posterous.  Hopefully the authors will add Posterous support in an upcoming version because I really do like the layout and interface of this app.  I'd show it to you, but as I mentioned before, I couldn't figure out a way to get the images saved.  What I like about the app (aka excuse to use bullet points):

  
• General text formatting
  
• Drag and drop images
  
• Sidebar to search
  
• Ability to insert videos

When they add support for more platforms this will be an awesome app.  If you don't have blogger or wordpress, I'd wait on paying $4.99 for a fancy markup editor that you have to copy and paste from. Be sure to head over to their about page, they have a poll going for which platform to add next: http://blogsyapp.com/about/

I am in love with the Flipboard app for iPad.  I've used it to turn my Google Reader feeds into a magazine experience.  The app does an amazing job of rendering the posts into an storyboard format that is a breeze to navigate and easy to read.   I no longer go to Google Reader on my desktop or use any other apps for reading content. 

You can connect your facebook and/or twitter accounts to browse those also.  Their is also a variety of other sources you can choose from, including directly accessing a RSS feed.  

From their site: 

Flipboard Pages offers a simple new way for publishers to automatically render select content in a beautiful, engaging layout on the iPad. Flipboard has also announced a handful of publishers whose content has already been enabled via Flipboard Pages including ABC News, All Things Digital, Bon Appetit, Lonely Planet, SB Nation, SF Gate, Uncrate and The Washington Post Magazine.

If you've got an iPad, go check it out: http://flipboard.com

This one goes on the bucket list.

Shotover Jet commenced operations on the upper Shotover River in 1970 and was one of Queenstown’s first adventure activities, and over the years is one of the experiences that has helped to put New Zealand on the global tourism map. Combining the classic New Zealand invention of the Jet Boat with the Kiwi culture of adventure, Shotover Jet has become part of the fabric of what is quintessentially 'New Zealand' and has taken jet boating from its humble beginnings to become one of New Zealand’s most iconic ‘must do’ visitor activities

An excellent tutorial from the 1930's on the principles and development of the differential gear.

 

Spotted this sign on the drive into the office this morning.

I didn't know: a) they had gun shows in Frisco, b) that one was going on this weekend.

This might be a problem for my wallet.  The entrance line was stretched out around the building.

Details:

Location
Frisco Gun Shows are held at the Dr Pepper Arena - 2601 Avenue of the Stars, Frisco TX 75034.

Dates
July 31 & August 1, 2010

Show Hours
Saturday 9am to 5pm
Sunday 10am to 5pm
Vendor Set-up Friday 10am to 6pm and Saturday 7:30am to 9am

Admission
General Admission - $8
Children UNDER 12 - Free
Uniformed Peace Officers - Free

Weekend Pass - $12.00, return FREE on Sunday.

Plenty of FREE Parking

More information located here: http://www.fwgunshow.com/frisco.html and http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/GunShows/ShowDetails.aspx?sid=16653

If you check it out, let me know.

I wonder how this little guy managed to get all the way up to the third floor of our office building. Have no fear - he's been relocated to greener pastures.