Hmmm, let’s see, some dudes in Hawaii are apparently VERY pessimistic. I mean really, just one little poofy black hole. What’s the worst that could happen? (But they are strangely optimistic when it comes to the justice system; I mean, really, Hawaii has international super powers?)
But, I on the other hand, tend [...]
Posted by Deb in Environment, Oddly Enough, Science on March 29th, 2008 | 1 Comment »
I’ve been too busy with life to mention the anniversary of the invasion, but I couldn’t let pass the 4,000th soldier to fall.
It’s been two years since my last numbers update, so here are the current tallies:
Weapons of Mass Destruction found before invasion: 0
Weapons of Mass Destruction declared by US before invasion: LOTS
US Cost in [...]
Posted by Chris in Iraq on March 24th, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Heard about this from my mom. Sort of a follow-up to Deb’s last post
Posted by Deana in Animals, Anthropology, Cosmetically Enhanced Vertebrates, Environment, Holiday! Celebrate!, Oddly Enough, Science on March 18th, 2008 | 1 Comment »
This is a great article in National Geographic called Animal Minds.
Certain skills are considered key signs of higher mental abilities: good memory, a grasp of grammar and symbols, self-awareness, understanding others’ motives, imitating others, and being creative. Bit by bit, in ingenious experiments, researchers have documented these talents in other species, gradually chipping away at [...]
Posted by Deb in Academia, Animals, Cosmetically Enhanced Vertebrates, Evolution, Language on March 14th, 2008 | 3 Comments »
Here’s a website round-up to keep you up-to-date during this politicized season:
To which candidate are you closest on the issues?
Track the political giving of your friends and enemies.
Enjoy some political lampooning.
Political TV - a clip for every person.
Posted by Deb in Community & Activism, Culture, Government, News Roundup, Politics on March 14th, 2008 | 3 Comments »
Geekdad ran a great interview with Jonathan Coulton today, at the end of which he summed up the Geekdad (and Global Spin) philosophy perfectly:
Jonathan Coulton: I have the luxury of being able to say this because things have worked out pretty well for me, and I’m very grateful for that, but I really think this [...]
Posted by Chris in Music on March 10th, 2008 | 1 Comment »
And on the last day, or perhaps the day before that, for they deemed it a ‘leap year’ and all was confusion, the beard it came to pass. And it was soft, and luxurious, and only a little patchy on the one side, not so as you would notice at least. And the hero approved [...]
Posted by Chris in International Mustache Month on March 3rd, 2008 | 2 Comments »
