Comments on: Morning Cup of Links: The Skiing Robot

By: Rabullione

Rabullione — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 22:16:04 +0000

Gee whiz, did NPR’s comment pages accidentally get posted to MCoL? I fondly remember the days when one could get their knowledge fix in an aesthetic-free environment.

The spiral staircase link was inspired as they are among my favorite architectural structures. I particularly loved the set at Contarini del Bovolo, Venice.

By: RedLedger

RedLedger — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:34:12 +0000

Is it required to wear a helmet?

By: Craig

Craig — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:58:31 +0000

KillerQueen11: Unfortunately, in the case of health insurance, capitalism sucks. Insurance companies are not in business to provide health care; they are in business to make money for investors. Period. Their interests are completely at odds with yours. And it will stay that way until we have nationalized/socialized health insurance. NOT nationalized/socialized HEALTH CARE; just nationalized/socialized INSURANCE. But as long as health insurance is a for-profit business, customers will continue to get the short end of the stick.

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By: Hastings

Hastings — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:57:32 +0000

That was one heck of a music mash-up for the skiing robot! The People in Order post was fantastic – thanks for the re-post!

As always, excellent links – great job!

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By: KillerQueen11

KillerQueen11 — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:39:44 +0000

The story about the man that joined the Army just so he could get health care coverage for his ailing wife brought me to tears but that’s probably because I suffer from two chronic and painful conditions of my own. I was laid off last summer and two months later I was in a wreck that by the grace of God didn’t take my life. I just don’t understand why insurance companies make things so hard for those of us that need the coverage the most!

By: Craig

Craig — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:03:32 +0000

I love the skiing robot. It looks like me when I was a kid trying to learn to ski. Now if they can get a robot to snowboard, I’ll be even MORE impressed!