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March 31, 2014
Nikola Tesla and Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls. For decades it has been a favored place honeymooners, sightseers, and anyone interested in the immense beauty of nature. It was even the inspiration for a Three Stooges skit. And it’s where Nikola Tesla became famous. In his … Continue reading →
March 27, 2014
In Patagonia, Don’t Miss The Cave of the Hands…or the Camels!
Yes, I said camels. More on that in a minute. As I’ve been documenting, Ru and I joined my friend Pablo and his two daughters Juli and Mica touring, trekking, and tripping down the eastern side of the Andes mountains … Continue reading →
March 24, 2014
The Latest in Lincoln Scholarship at the Abraham Lincoln Institute Symposium
Put two hundred Abraham Lincoln scholars and followers in a room and what do you get? On March 22, 2014 you get the 17th Abraham Lincoln Institute Annual Symposium highlighting the latest in Lincoln scholarship. The day-long symposium featured five … Continue reading →
March 20, 2014
Up Close and Personal with the Perito Moreno Glacier, Argentina
You’ve probably seen photographs of the Perito Moreno Glacier. One of the most photogenic glaciers in the world, the Perito Moreno is a site to behold. And behold we did. It was one of the final scenic stops on our … Continue reading →
March 17, 2014
Is Nikola Tesla’s Vision of Wireless Electricity Finally Happening?
More than a hundred years ago, Nikola Tesla invented wireless communication and power generation. He was a man far ahead of his time. Now it looks like the modern world maybe be catching up to his vision. Wireless electricity may … Continue reading →
March 14, 2014
Book Review – Abraham Lincoln The Orator: Penetrating the Lincoln Legend by Lois J. Einhorn
This 1992 book is somewhat uneven and could have used some better editing, but it does provide some excellent insights into Abraham Lincoln’s rhetorical style. The author, Lois J. Einhorn, was an Associate Professor of Rhetoric at the State University … Continue reading →
March 11, 2014
Mount Fitz Roy and the Glaciers, El Chalten, Argentina
The sign on the gravel road said “El Chaltén – 372 km.” Twenty minutes later, another sign many kilometers further along the same gravel road, again said “El Chaltén – 372 km.” This was already a long drive on a … Continue reading →
March 7, 2014
Book Review – The Unpopular Mr. Lincoln by Larry Tagg
This book, The Unpopular Mr. Lincoln: The Story of America’s Most Reviled President, is a rather extraordinary look at Abraham Lincoln. And a remarkably pleasant surprise given the uncustomary view of Lincoln, as well as the providence of the author. … Continue reading →
March 4, 2014
Science Traveling in Argentina – The Route
I’ve recently returned from a science traveling expedition to Argentina. The trip was an incredible experience and I’ll be writing about it more here and elsewhere over the weeks. You can already read about drinking mate and other highlights beginning … Continue reading →
February 28, 2014
Nikola Tesla and Me – On Video
On January 11, 2014 I attended the Second Annual Tesla Memorial Conference at the New Yorker Hotel in New York City. Sponsored by the Tesla Science Foundation, the conference celebrates the life of Nikola Tesla. While there I was interviewed … Continue reading →
