The first 100 days. An interesting visual summary of what many presidents accomplished in their first 100 days in office. (Hat tip: line architecture)
Building a bridge with rockets. To build the Siduhe Grand bridge, the tallest bridge in the world, they had to use rockets to stretch the first suspension wires across the span. Amazing pictures.
The things he carried. Fantastic article on the absurdity of airline security. Author tells tales of the many things he deliberately tried to get through security and what happened.
A provocative collection of behind-the-scenes tales from the life of a successful public speaker, bestselling business author
Scott Berkun offers a unique insider's take on what public speakers do, how they do it, and how anyone can do it well.
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