Geek-out Sunday part XVII: fire eating

Sanjay Gupta eating fireSo you’re thinking about a New Year’s resolution and what better kind of resolution than one focused on self-improvement?  Maybe you’d like to recycle more or get a new, higher-paying job?  Excellent!   Continue reading

New Year’s Eve

Times Square

43 billion (43,000,000,000)

For some, the morning after New Year’s Eve comes all too early and the after-effects of a (long) night of imbibing has us wishing we could have just a few more minutes of sleep.  For others, New Year’s Day is filled with wishful thinking and hope that we can conjure the courage and commitment to lose the weight, get the new job, find a new romantic interest, etc. in the 365 days to come.   Continue reading