Folium: “Make It Count” via YouTube / Nike

Folium: “Make It Count” via YouTube / Nike There are times when I waffle about posting media that rides the line between “educational inspiration” or “marketing fluff”. I want to post things with substance, enough to actually show people something new and impressionable. Perhaps this stems from the part of me that is determined to […]

Folium: The Cave of The Swallows via GilyGily

Folium: The Cave of The Swallows via GilyGily Since it’s the weekend, and people tell me that it’s summertime (I don’t get out much), I thought I’d provide another taste of eye candy for y’all. This is the “Cave of The Swallows” (El sótano de las golodrinas) and as the name implies, it’s a natural […]

Folium: What Your Luggage Says About You via HomeAway.com

Folium: What Your Luggage Says About You via HomeAway.com So, lately I’ve been pretty serious and most likely rather preachy… So here’s a fun one for everyone! Follow the link to HomeAway.com and check out the infographic! I’ve spent a good deal of time in airports, probably not more than some road warriors, but enough […]

Aero: Giverny, France – First Impressions

Aero: Giverny, France – First Impressions via The LEAF Project Bonjour! First of all, I must apologize for taking so long to post—apparently Internet access can be somewhat tricky in rural France. I’ve had some amazing experiences in the past week, but before anything else I have to share my thoughts on the local scenery […]

Folium: Where Your Coffee Comes From via Gizmodo

Folium: Where Your Coffee Comes From via Gizmodo I do honestly believe that people all over the world need to know and understand where their food comes from. It was only a generation ago where farming and food production was a major career option for many people across the country, and little by little the […]

Folium: Culinary Engineering (¡Madre de Diós!) via Imgur

Folium: Culinary Engineering (¡Madre de Diós!) via Imgur I don’t know if this is a stretch or not, but I’ve decided to at least let you know my thought processes here. Click the pic / link and you’ll see more to the story. Go ahead, I’ll wait… So, what we have here is a cute […]

Folium: A Normal Day at the Apple Store in Spain (During Las Fallas) via TUAW

Folium: A Normal Day at the Apple Store in Spain via TUAW We live in an interesting time when we can travel (almost) anywhere we want in the world, and yet still have access to all of the comforts of home. Case in point, the Apple Store. Just in case you have been living in […]

Folium: Visit The Amazon River With Google Street View via The Official Google Blog

Folium: Visit The Amazon River With Google Street View! Many people around the world know that you can use Google Maps to explore cities, streets, and neighborhoods. But in addition to the urban jungle, did you know the Google has spent time mapping the real jungle as well? Using various pieces of camera equipment, specifically […]

Folium: “Are There More Languages Above or Below The Equator?” via Lifehacker.com

Folium: “Are There More Languages Above or Below The Equator?” via Lifehacker.com This is part of a Lifehacker.com challenge series that got me thinking. Above I have posted the initial question, as posed by Lifehacker. At the end of my comments here, I’ll post the results for you to take a look at. Make an […]

Folium: Learning a Second Language Can Give Your Brain a Boost via Lifehacker.com

Folium: Learning a Second Language Can Give Your Brain a Boost via Lifehacker.com While this idea doesn’t seem like this big of a stretch, I’m happy to see evidence. Go science! New studies coming out of the journal Developmental Science point to how the brain actually rewires and grows as it adapts to new systems […]