June 27th

just awesome..HS2 may cost £10bn more than planned, minister tells MPs
{http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-23070506}

A political skirmish in Australia could have a big climate impact
{http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/wonkblog/wp/2013/06/26/a-political-skirmish-in-australia-could-have-a-big-climate-impact/}

Focus on Norway not Cyprus, popped up again, but worth a look
{http://abnormalreturns.com/focus-on-norway-not-cyprus/}

Explanations To 15 Jokes Only Smart People Can Understand
{http://www.businessinsider.com/smart-joke-explanations-2013-6#a-photon-is-going-through-airport-security-the-tsa-agent-asks-if-he-has-any-luggage-the-photon-says-no-im-traveling-light-1}

Around the world in 20 gaffes, love the DofE
{http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/travelnews/10143022/Around-the-world-in-20-gaffes.html?placement=mid1}

Is Wine bullpoop?
{http://priceonomics.com/is-wine-bullshit/}

We have always been modern, and it has often scared us
{http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/the-h-word/2013/jun/24/technology-history-modernity-speed-fears}