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A few days ago JK was kind enough to bring to our attention an important historical illustration relating to Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa.
By pure coincidence I have just been reading a book by the British humorist Alan Coren. His trademark was to take a newspaper headline and weave a surreal fantasy version of the story behind it.
Here is his background story on Leonardo, artist and inventor extraordinaire. If you are of a literary bent (or maybe "twisted" would be a better word) you may find it fun. Otherwise, you can move swiftly on to the next cuddly animal story.
Oops. First time I've posted a Word document. I see it doesn't open directly on screen, it shows up as a download which you click to open, or you may have to open it from your Downloads folder. Apologies for complicating your life.
Ahhh, that backstory is always more interesting than the story! Thanks. A nice bit of writing, albeit somewhat dubious in its veracity. I'll check with the photographer.
You may have a bit of trouble getting in touch right now. He is reported to have sailed off with Sir John Franklin to make an IMAX documentary about his search for the North West Passage, and they may be out of ship-to-shore radio range some time yet. (Apparently the Russians have been jamming their satellite calls).
You may have a bit of trouble getting in touch right now. He is reported to have sailed off with Sir John Franklin to make an IMAX documentary about his search for the North West Passage, and they may be out of ship-to-shore radio range some time yet. (Apparently the Russians have been jamming their satellite calls).
It's probably KAOS that is behind the satellite jamming.
You are probably right, Jack. In one fragmentary message that managed to get through, the noble explorer can be heard shouting "Excuse me, is this some kind of game?" Video communication was lost shortly thereafter (the steam-powered XBox was known to be temperamental in temperatures below -50F)
But I'm not a fan of cheap plastic and much prefer the more traditional type of equipment for discussing sensitive issues in greater depth.
I agree Graeme....this superior option is in a league of its own.
Yes. I really can't fathom why anyone would use anything else. I was a little daunted by the extra cost involved, but took the plunge and have never regretted it.
But I'm not a fan of cheap plastic and much prefer the more traditional type of equipment for discussing sensitive issues in greater depth.
I agree Graeme....this superior option is in a league of its own.
Yes. I really can't fathom why anyone would use anything else. I was a little daunted by the extra cost involved, but took the plunge and have never regretted it.
I can sea how your expertise in procuring such equipment surely prevented you from getting hosed. The depth of your experience in such matters certainly must have left KAOS interceptors fit to be tide.
