Plunkthumping presents aan interesting thesis regarding the relationship of old-time guitar picking and banjo frailing.
Strat-ISPhere
This MonkeyFilter post notes that the San Bernardino company Sanswire has successfully floated their first Stratellite, intended as an LTA satellite alternative, specifically to provide wireless internet services. The ship has an interesting pattern of ridges implying a dirigible-like inner structure, as well as a unique double-wide hull.
Priced out
Seattle still most-overpriced U.S city, says Forbes. Take that, NYC! We’re number one! We’re number one! [via Eric.]