5 Interesting Links for 09-28-2012

Communication (Employment)

While most of these tips should be common place, I have actively used quite a few of them to great success and the surprise of the others I’m working with, especially admitting when you don’t know an answer. They’re worth thinking about at least:
http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/10things/10-things-you-can-do-to-keep-from-looking-stupid/3323?tag=nl.e101

Fun

Dolphins playing with rings of air (video with sound but doesn’t start automatically):
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/ocean-giants/video-bubble-play/7578/

History

A look at the history of airships and the impact of one major disaster:
http://www.space.com/16632-zeppelin-hindenburg.html

Space (Science)

This is a video with sound and music detailing just how the Curiosity will breach Mars atmosphere and get to a safe landing driven only by computers as the time lag prevents Earth from knowing the results until 7 minutes after landing (the so called 7 minutes of terror). It’s a fascinating look at the engineering feats necessary to make this work, and the emotions tied up in the event. (Note: the video and audio were a little off sync for me, so if you lip read, it’ll be weird.)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzqdoXwLBT8&feature=share

Writing (Writing)

Quick, illustrated tips on using senses and setting in your writing offered in a fun, entertaining, voice. Worth the read.
http://patrick-alan.com/?page_id=1310

Curve of Her Claw

Fall into a world where beauty is a facade, and one elf is pushed beyond reason to rid herself of the smooth-skinned curse. ~ Now available as an eBook:
Curve of Her Claw

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