The Desk

Desk - Music and Sound Design from Aaron Trinder Film:Motion:Music on Vimeo.

Dick Miles, Record-Setting U.S. Table Tennis Player, Dies at 85

By BRUCE WEBER

Published: October 23, 2010

Miles had a powerful forehand and exceptional defensive skills, which helped him win a record-setting 10 national championships.

 

Dick Miles, right, with Erwin Kline in 1961. Miles was known for his strong forehand stroke.

 

One of the real greats in my sport. Click the title above to read the NY Times article.

Chess sets for the Jet Set

One of several terrific chess sets shown at the title link. This one uses the New York skyline as its inspiration.

iPhone or Android?

I've been going back and forth about which Smartphone to get. I kind of like this Android one:

10.10.10 -- Spaceship 2 (Enterprise) first glide flight

The President Speaks: Hear Obama Describe What Happened When Bob Dylan and Paul McCartney Performed at the White House

New archaeological discovery!

How Handwriting Trains the Brain

Click the title to read the WSJ article