Happy 4th of July!
Every time I show up to an event after trying to pull out, I win!
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Kelly Slater before the final heat today at the Hang Loose Pro in Brazil. Slater was set on sitting this contest out and changed his mind last minute and ended up taking first in the entire event. The man is a freak of nature and it is because of this that he is and always will be the best surfer in the world. (via Surfline) |
Sears Tower Unveils 103rd Floor Glass Balconies
“The balconies are suspended 1,353 feet in the air and jut out four feet from the building’s 103rd floor Skydeck. Their transparent walls, floor and ceiling leave visitors with the impression they’re floating over the city.” (via The Associated Press)
I want to go to there!
One of my favorite parts about the 4th of July is that 90.1 FM does a reggae marathon every year for 3-5 days. This year isn’t any different. Starting at 10pm tonight and ending Sunday night at midnight you’ll be able to hear reggae music 24/7. Tune in on your radio if you are in the NY area or you can listen online here.
NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter has transmitted its first images since reaching the moon on June 23.
“Our first images were taken along the moon’s terminator — the dividing line between day and night — making us initially unsure of how they would turn out,” said LROC Principal Investigator Mark Robinson of Arizona State University in Tempe. “Because of the deep shadowing, subtle topography is exaggerated, suggesting a craggy and inhospitable surface. In reality, the area is similar to the region where the Apollo 16 astronauts safely explored in 1972. While these are magnificent in their own right, the main message is that LROC is nearly ready to begin its mission.”
