Archive for May, 2005

Magic Realism and Family Guy

Last night, discussion with Teisha somehow turned to Family Guy and the universe it presents. Teisha made an interesting comment about whether the show would qualify as Magic Realism. I think it does. (continued)

8:51 am May 24th, 2005 | Paradoxdruid | 14 Comments, already |

Stem Cells

Korean clones and Veto Pens. Who will be the leader in stem cell technology? (continued)

11:27 am May 20th, 2005 | stephen | 6 Comments, already |
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IBM Quality?

So I finally got my own desk and computer. (continued)

1:33 pm May 18th, 2005 | stephen | 3 Comments, already |
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Dancing

So, do you like to dance, or do you have two-left feet? I tend to unfortunately fall into the latter category. Dancing is a neat skill and quite fun to watch though– and so many different types. (continued)

8:00 am May 13th, 2005 | Paradoxdruid | 8 Comments, already |

Let’s make a Science Fiction World!

Let’s invent a interesting sci-fi world/universe together! Come now, who doesn’t like collaborative writing? So head to here and join in the fun. The rules: only add one idea at a time, and don’t contradict what’s come before you. (continued)

7:36 am May 5th, 2005 | Paradoxdruid | 2 Comments, already |

Tips for Frugal Living

It’s strange- for the first time in my entire life, I’m working a fulltime job… and yet I’m more concerned with managing my meager funds than ever before. I guess I’m realizing the gravy train won’t run forever, and I need to start saving for things I enjoy. So I’m starting to compile ways to save money. Have any of your own to contribute? (continued)

7:29 am May 5th, 2005 | Paradoxdruid | 8 Comments, already |

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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.  It’s a game that tests your vocabulary.  Each time you get a word’s meaning correct, 20 grains of rice are donated to the UN World Program.  So, give Free Rice a whirl.  I bet you’ll have fun and you’ll get to help make strides toward ending hunger.

 *I heard about it forever ago, I just never actually looked at it.

18 Jul 08 | No Comments |

Security Cam Music Video

This band decided they didn’t have money to make a video, so they set up in public places in view of security cameras, then asked to get the footage from the people.

Pretty cool results, though a little creepy to think how much these cameras are around.

A news story about it is here

12 May 08 | 1 Comment |

Some Frogs and Toads are just weird…

Thanks to one of my favorites blogs, Zooillogix, I recently got to see toads giving live birth from their back and frogs without lungs. (continued)

12 Apr 08 | 1 Comment |

20% of Scientists use “Cognition Enhancement” Drugs

According to a recent anonymous poll in Nature magazine. Further commentary at WebMD. Crazy, huh?

10 Apr 08 | No Comments |

Are you paying Attention?

Well?

20 Mar 08 | 3 Comments |

Trunk Monkey!

Trunk Monkey. Yes this is exactly what you think it is (check out ep 4 theft retrieval system)

10 Mar 08 | No Comments |

Scientists for a better PCR

Because you need to know who’s your daddy
The PCR Song

23 Jan 08 | 1 Comment |

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