Global Spin

Sorry, no time for a synopsis of this one:
http://www.trnmag.com/Stories/2003/121703/PDA_translates_speech_121703.html

Posted by Chris in Technology on December 30th, 2003 | Comments Off

Cross your fingers…. The Redcoats are about to land on the Red Planet. Check out the Beagle 2 website to keep track of how they do. ETA is Christmas Day, 2:54am GMT. Thanks again to Glen for the keen link - also if you haven’t already, check out the call sign the probe is scheduled [...]

Posted by Deana in Space on December 23rd, 2003 | 1 Comment »

MoveOn is sponsoring a contest to find a 30-second commercial that summarizes all the reasons why Bush shouldn’t be re-elected. They were more successful than they thought. Over 1000 potential ads were entered, so they need your help to judge the ads and pick your favorites. You don’t have to watch them all; just 20 [...]

Posted by Chris in Politics on December 18th, 2003 | Comments Off

I came across this site accidentally, doing a search on futuristic designs from the 50s. What I found was a CafePress site run by a guy who does artwork in two categories: really pretty Celtic stuff and really neat-o “50s-vision-of-the-future” stuff. I thought it was a fascinating combination, one that really appealed to me, and [...]

Posted by Deana in Shopping on December 12th, 2003 | 1 Comment »

Planning a trip through space today? Well, why not check the weather? You never know when those magnetic storms might hit!

Posted by Deb in Space on December 11th, 2003 | Comments Off

Would you fit into an abnormal psych book? Here’s a way to find out whether or not you are really as neurotic as you think you are.
Just so you don’t feel bad: I scored “low” on all but a “moderate” on schizotypal.

Posted by Deb in Oddly Enough on December 10th, 2003 | 4 Comments »

Not that Chris will take time to look at global spin any time soon (how’s that for a useless link?), but I thought I’d just announce that our dear boy (and new dad!) is 30 today!
I bet he’s enjoying today immensely.
We love you, Chris! Happy birthday (and a big hi to the family, too)!

Posted by Deana in Fun on December 9th, 2003 | 4 Comments »

Um… welcome colymbosathon ecplecticos to the world. But don’t stand too close. You know, I used to be intimidated by the Latin and/or Greek names scientists give to things. But after this, maybe the naming of things should be more closely regulated….

Posted by Deana in Science on December 5th, 2003 | Comments Off

Mars is so popular - so fetching in red. Here’s a really interesting link to a NASA site on Mars in Popular Culture. It’s actually got some real history and educational stuff worked in, but doesn’t skimp on the bad Mars movies…. I snagged this link from the most recent edition of Natural History.

Posted by Deana in Fun on December 4th, 2003 | Comments Off

Stay awake and feel good while you’re at it!
Welcome to the web site of CafÈ Mam 100% Organic, Fair Trade Certified ô Coffee.
Besides, you anthro types will have fun looking up the Mam people of Mexico and Guatemala.

Posted by Deb in Uncategorized on December 3rd, 2003 | 1 Comment »