Category Archives: General


Want to Remember Something? Read It in a New Font.

We all use bold and italics for emphasis, and I’m not innocent of bumping up the font size when I need something to carry a message of importance. But recent studies show that while font size and weight won’t help you remember information, an unfamiliar or difficult-to-read font will. The Princeton University Department of Psychology […]

Soviet Space Program Propaganda, 1958-1963 [Pics]

The race to space was no joke for the former Soviet Union, and support from the populace–while not exactly necessary— was important. The propaganda posters from the late-fifties and early-sixties are nothing short of spectacular. From Russia Travel Blog, some examples: “For the Peace.” “Conquer Space!” Alternately: “In Soviet Russia, space conquers you!” “Gagarin, Titov, […]

Man Walks Again After 20 Years in a Wheelchair

Thanks to the ReWalk mobility solution, people with severe walking impairments can now walk, sit down, and even ascend/descent stairs again. These robotic legs have an autonomy of 8 hours and are currently priced at $150,000. They may be extremely pricey for now, but as with all new technologies, I’m sure their price will go […]