November 2010
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Shoddy Research & Cultural Tropes: The Praying... →
So not all mantis’ kill their mates.
Nov 30th
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Why Wi-Fi from on high? →
More EMP radiation concerns.
Nov 30th
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The BendDesk solution to desktop multi-touch -... →
Multi touch interfaces, I like. And if one were to put it on the desktop, this is a good way. However— do I want it on the desktop? Not really. I’d rather have it on a phone, or my tablet. Because that works with my natural eye/ hand co-ordination in that situation.
Nov 30th
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“John Abraham didn’t start out to be a climate hero. He was your typical...”
– Daily Kos: State of the Nation
Nov 29th
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Nov 29th
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My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2010-11-28) →
Stars (161) The Tragically Hip (62) Peter Gabriel (55) Arcade Fire (52) GACKT (44) Imported from Last.fm Tumblr by JoeLaz
Nov 29th
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Ask the indie professor: Why do bands want 'indie'... →
The only true Indie is the unsigned one.
Nov 25th
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“The only thing I found interesting about the general discussion of this warped...”
– ECHIDNE of the snakes
Nov 25th
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Skepchick » Ask Surly Amy: Anti-Vax Propaganda →
In my neighborhood, it’s flouridation and microchipping woo.
Nov 25th
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Luc Montagnier: The Nobel disease strikes again :... →
Now, I need more data, but I’m pretty sure this isn’t a universal follow up to the Nobel. It’s still sad to see.
Nov 25th
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“Quite often, people pose a very reasonable question, “Well, how can you be...”
– The Humanist - a magazine of critical inquiry and social concern Text adapted from Bill Nye’s speech in acceptance of the 2010 Humanist of the Year Award, presented at the 69th Annual Conference of the American Humanist Association in San Jose, California.
Nov 25th
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BBC News - Toddlers to get 'six in one' jabs →
This is good. Fewer needles good. Needles (shivers)
Nov 24th
My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2010-11-21) →
The Tragically Hip (105) Hey Rosetta! (83) Peter Gabriel (76) Stars (69) GACKT (67) Imported from Last.fm Tumblr by JoeLaz
Nov 24th
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What Happens When You Bring Up Kids Without... →
And that sample is more complex than a binary system.
Nov 24th
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Skepchick » Skeptical Ninjas Undercover: Jamie and... →
Unleash the SKEPTIC NINJAS!
Nov 24th
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A Fable of Science and Politics - Less Wrong →
Possibly my favorite post at Less Wrong. Let Uncle Eliezer tell you about the Blues and Greens…
Nov 24th
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Friendly Atheist » It’s Bill Nye the Science Guy! →
BILL! BILL! BILL! BILL! Bill Nye The Science Guy! It had to be done. Congrats, Mr. Nye.
Nov 24th
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Friendly Atheist » Ask Richard: “Spiritual”... →
Those moments of wonder and emotional rapture still come— I just don’t need an invisible actor to justify them.
Nov 23rd
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No, I don't believe in God | Alom Shaha | Comment... →
On being smart, atheist… and non-white.
Nov 23rd
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Nov 23rd
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Painless needles? Self-adminstered skin patches... →
I hope this is around by the time I have kids; one thing that I wouldn’t have missed about my own vaccination was the needle. I did enjoy the enhanced immunity, though.
Nov 23rd
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5 Myths about hunger in America →
… number three is one of those ones where the truth shocked me for ten seconds… before I thought about it and realized that it’s a pretty logical consquence. Which makes me even more pissed off. The myth is that “Children are the only ones who go hungry.” But in reality: “The person most likely to be hungry is a single, working mother. […] Another tragedy...
Nov 23rd
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Nov 22nd
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Nov 22nd
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Why Being Single Can Be Great for You -- And Your... →
Been a while since I posted some Greta. Awesome piece; something I need to work on myself…
Nov 22nd
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Scientists propose one-way trips to Mars | Raw... →
Gutsy. Although I hope we outfit our Mars Pioneers better.
Nov 22nd
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“SPIEGEL: Mr. Shikwati, the G8 summit at Gleneagles is about to beef up the...”
– SPIEGEL Interview with African Economics Expert: “For God’s Sake, Please Stop the Aid!” - SPIEGEL ONLINE - News - International It’s depressing where aid money is going.
Nov 22nd
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Wolfram Blog : 25 Best Hangman Words →
Breaking a game by changing perspective.
Nov 22nd
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South African Teen Charged With “Underage Sex”... →
Why, yes, I am mourning humanity today.
Nov 21st
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Poll: Should this couple terminate their... →
An anti-choice stunt… I’d say exposed, but it was so transparent, I passed on commenting on it, originally. Over to Feministe, who remembered people can be twits.
Nov 21st
Nov 21st
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Nov 21st
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Daylight Atheism > The March of Tyranny in the... →
Any time I read honest breakdowns of what’s happening in the Middle East, part of me twinges.
Nov 21st
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Book Review: “Merchants of Doubt: How a Handful of... →
How good science is sullied by bad scientists.
Nov 21st
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“Phantom Circuit is a programme of strange and wonderful sound waves. Since...”
– Phantom Circuit | Mixcloud - Re-think radio Via Internet Jesus W. Ellis.
Nov 20th
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Too Good to Check - NYTimes.com →
In which the antedote to bad journalism is revealed.
Nov 20th
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Why The Controversy? Vaccines Save Lives : NPR →
Adam J. Ruben is a molecular biologist working on a vaccine for malaria. He is also the author of the book Surviving Your Stupid, Stupid Decision to Go to Grad School.
Nov 20th
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Reading Yudkowsky, part 1 →
Eliezer is a brilliant writer even when I don’t agree with him, and Luke’s giving a nice overview.
Nov 19th
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“You have to question a cinematic culture which preaches artistic expression, and...”
– Ryan Gosling on Blue Valentine’s NC-17 rating. (via ibad)
Nov 19th
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WatchWatch
Dan Savage.
Nov 19th
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Cheese: Contradictions in the Interests of the... →
Scale can really baffle us.
Nov 18th
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Book Review - The Twisted Sisterhood by Kelly... →
“The Twisted Survey Bias” would have been a better title.
Nov 18th
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Friendly Atheist » Peter LaBarbera: Why Did a Gay... →
Maybe because HE’S HUMAN AND DESERVES IT AS MUCH AS ANYONE?
Nov 18th
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Women their own worst frenemies →
OMG, Women are such poisonous friends! (Sarcasm, and yes the rebuttal is coming)
Nov 18th
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Friendly Atheist » Tony Danza’s Funeral Outburst... →
I know a minister who feels the exact same way, and he’s a freakin’ believer. Bravo, Tony, and my condolences.
Nov 18th
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Daylight Atheism > A Personal Dilemma →
Staying to your beliefs (and/or lack there of) and not harming those you care for.
Nov 18th
My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2010-11-14) →
Peter Gabriel (129) GACKT (98) Hey Rosetta! (93) The Tragically Hip (73) Nine Inch Nails (55) Imported from Last.fm Tumblr by JoeLaz
Nov 16th
My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2010-11-7) →
Peter Gabriel (96) Hey Rosetta! (14) Alexisonfire (12) Nine Inch Nails (12) The Tragically Hip (11) Imported from Last.fm Tumblr by JoeLaz
Nov 10th
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Nov 9th
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The Burger Lab: Revisiting the Myth of The 12-Year... →
I am impressed, yet oddly saddened by the need to go through this in detail.
Nov 9th