Fire guts international maritime treasure

This news out of CNN just sucks:

LONDON, England (CNN) -- The Cutty Sark, thought to be the world's only surviving 19th century tea clipper and a prime relic of the golden age of sail, was engulfed by flames Monday, causing extensive damage to one of London's most popular tourist attractions.

Police say the blaze, which began before dawn and took 40 firefighters several hours to extinguish, is being treated as "suspicious." The fire is expected to drastically increase the cost of a $50 million three-year restoration that began in 2006.

It makes me feel even more protective of the USS Constitution.

Fire guts international maritime treasure

This news out of CNN just sucks:

LONDON, England (CNN) -- The Cutty Sark, thought to be the world's only surviving 19th century tea clipper and a prime relic of the golden age of sail, was engulfed by flames Monday, causing extensive damage to one of London's most popular tourist attractions.

Police say the blaze, which began before dawn and took 40 firefighters several hours to extinguish, is being treated as "suspicious." The fire is expected to drastically increase the cost of a $50 million three-year restoration that began in 2006.

It makes me feel even more protective of the USS Constitution.

Um, how about "the weekend's over"?

Some Californians are scratching their heads over the behavior of a mother and calf whale who wandered 90 miles up the Sacramento River, then turned around yesterday and headed for open water late yesterday afternoon:

The humpback mother and her calf started moving southwest on the Sacramento River at around 3:30 p.m. and were about five miles outside the Port of Sacramento late Sunday afternoon, Coast Guard Petty Officer Brian Leshak said.

"Nothing triggered it. They just started moving on their own," Leshak said.

What triggered it? Wanting to avoid the "end of the weekend" rush on California highways. I'd want to get an early start, too.

Um, how about "the weekend's over"?

Some Californians are scratching their heads over the behavior of a mother and calf whale who wandered 90 miles up the Sacramento River, then turned around yesterday and headed for open water late yesterday afternoon:

The humpback mother and her calf started moving southwest on the Sacramento River at around 3:30 p.m. and were about five miles outside the Port of Sacramento late Sunday afternoon, Coast Guard Petty Officer Brian Leshak said.

"Nothing triggered it. They just started moving on their own," Leshak said.

What triggered it? Wanting to avoid the "end of the weekend" rush on California highways. I'd want to get an early start, too.

Cool new USB toy

Via Engadget, a USB mini-fridge that will keep a can of soda chilled for when thirst overtakes your surfing. At $33, it's a spiffy, cool alternative to marching down to the real fridge (or the soda machine).

Available from Brando, it's also cute.

Cool new USB toy

Via Engadget, a USB mini-fridge that will keep a can of soda chilled for when thirst overtakes your surfing. At $33, it's a spiffy, cool alternative to marching down to the real fridge (or the soda machine).

Available from Brando, it's also cute.

'Em R Bunnies

( I've been through the desert on a *bunnie* with no name? )

'Em R Bunnies

( I've been through the desert on a *bunnie* with no name? )