Archive for February, 2005

I’m NOT getting a Mac Mini

For quite a while, I’ve been considering trying a Mac, because Mac OSX, with it’s sexy BSD backend, looks really neat and amazingly easy to use. Finally, with the advent of the Mac Mini, they lowered the pricepoint to the point where I could realistically try it out. Or so I thought. (continued)

Smallpox Vaccines?

While glancing at the news today, I found a recent article on smallpox and it got me thinking again about this lingering threat. (continued)

Where the Hell have I been?

Well, the blog has been a little dead that last week… Which kind of mimics how I felt for quite a bit of the same time period. That’s right, I was sick as a dog. A sick dog. But that’s not all that’s been up, not by a long shot. (continued)

SQUEAK

Since I was asked, I’ll tell you all about my job. (continued)

Spammers

Over the last few days, this blog has been harassed by spammers, putting long comments crammed full of links in various posts– But, fear not! I’ve been working on it, and hopefully improved functionality of this site, to boot! (continued)

Christian Apocalyptic Legislators Don’t Care About the Environment

Apparently over 40% of the U.S. congress believe that “environmental destruction is not only to be disregarded but actually welcomed — even hastened — as a sign of the coming Apocalypse.” (continued)

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My first first-author paper!

Just wanted to share that my first first-author paper is now online! In the journal Stem Cells and Development, here’s my paper on “Roles of Integrins in Human Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell Growth on Matrigel and Vitronectin.”


The Future of Scientific Publishing

Just read a fascinating (if lengthy) essay on disruptive technology and the future of scientific publishing. Well worth the read!


Deflation!

Just wanted to share Mint.com’s Visual Guide to Deflation, which is quite explanatory.


All Things Stem Cell

Hey all Paradoxdruid readers! I recently started up a blog on stem cells that I’d love you all to take a look at: http://www.allthingsstemcell.com/


Barely Literate: The Fermata

I participated in another Barely literate book review podcast, this time on Nicholson Baker’s “The Fermata”. Give it a listen!


Time for Change

Obama has outlined a strategy for America, in great depth. Read all about Change.gov!


Free Rice

Okay, I’ll admit that it’s entirely possible that I am the last person to learn about this website*, but it’s really addictive. 
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