R.I.P. Ray Bradbury

Ray Bradbury's library love, Umami Burger's sauce shop, Venus in transit and more in our weekly look at the web

Ray Bradbury passed away this week, but his message about the importance of books remains as alive as ever. A letter written in 2006 explains his debt to libraries, and how an early version of Farenheit 451 was made possible thanks to a typing room in a UCLA library. Reflecting on the irony of writing a book about book burning while surrounded by letters, Bradbury …

Slow Motion Skating

Ray Bradbury's library love, Umami Burger's sauce shop, Venus in transit and more in our weekly look at the web

Shot at 1,000 frames per second, Adam Shomsky’s insightful video shows the intricate movements of some of skateboarding’s more unconventional tricks. The beautiful high definition video offers a concrete counter argument to the “it all looks the same” sentiment often voiced by those who don’t skate.

Trap Shooting Tech

A colorful look at Randolph Engineering's target enhancing eyewear

As with any outdoor activity, choosing the right equipment can mean the difference between an impressive or poor showing. In sport shooting the stakes are raised, and having the appropriate eyewear can often be as important as selecting the proper gauge of gun. No one knows the technical side of sport shooting better than Randolph Engineering—originator of the aviator sunglass silhouette and long time Armed …