Wednesday, November 29, 2006
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
marathon monks
As described in this article, the "marathon monks" of Hiei are beyond dedicated. Their training includes self-inflicted physical hardships that seem utterly inhuman.
I never explicitly thought of running as an act of spiritual devotion. It always seemed part exercise, part stress relief, and part obligation. Still, once in a while, I could almost swear the self disappears and I get a glimpse of the transcendent.
I never explicitly thought of running as an act of spiritual devotion. It always seemed part exercise, part stress relief, and part obligation. Still, once in a while, I could almost swear the self disappears and I get a glimpse of the transcendent.
Thursday, November 16, 2006
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
jesu christo
Walking on water might be difficult, but walking on non-Newtonian fluids is definitely a possibilty. Includes funny video goodness.
EDIT 11/14/2006: Practical applications of non-Newtonian fluids include reactive armor for skiers and soldiers.
EDIT 11/14/2006: Practical applications of non-Newtonian fluids include reactive armor for skiers and soldiers.
Thursday, November 09, 2006
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