A while back I mentioned the Elysium movie was coming out. There wasn’t a whole lot on it, but I was still looking forward to seeing more. Well that finally happened a couple of days ago when the trailer was released. Ringworld, some power armor, and robots. Yeah. I’m down.
Elysium HD Trailer
Mission to the Edge of Space – 24 Hours Before Launch
Tomorrow morning, the Red Bull Stratos program will attempt to bring Felix Baumgartner back from the edge of space with a record shattering 120,000 foot skydive. The video above from Red Bull is a great glimpse into the few hours before the jump, gathering sentiments from Felix’s family and friends. Stratos mission support staff appear to be eagerly awaiting a greenlight in Roswell, New Mexico for tomorrow morning…
Mars Rover Curiosity Hot Wheels Toy
Curiosity is a car-sized rover that recently landed on Mars thanks to NASA. In celebration of such a cool machine, Mattel is now producing a Mars Rover Curiosity Hot Wheels toy.
Daft Punk Random Access Memories Free On iTunes
Anxiously awaiting Daft Punk’s newest album Random Access Memories? It’s currently available as a free stream on iTunes.
First Black NASA Administrator Charles Bolden ‘Pleaded’ To Get Into Naval Academy
This is an interesting short read/listen that appeared on NPR’s Morning Edition about a moment in one person’s journey. From the strategies employed when asking for help to the personal resilience and effort it takes to get where you’re going, there’s a lot to pick up from this piece.
h/t Leland Melvin
Extreme Barbie Jeep Racing
All I can say is that I love rednecks. And anyone else willing to risk life and limb for my entertainment. These guys grab those toy jeeps meant for toddlers…
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