Archive for October, 2005

Pictures Oh My!

There’s lots of pictures on the PD Gallery that you probably haven’t seen, like the super-nifty Halloween photos. Plus, I finally set up a proper gallery for my friend Scott. Check it all out, tell me what you think of the purdy pictures! (continued)

4:39 pm October 31st, 2005 | Paradoxdruid | 12 Comments, already |
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Resizing the Pond

On SlashDot, a snarky response about people being idiots was posted, and somone responded with what I thought was a fairly interesting expression about how people define their specialties as the most important thing… He called it “Resizing the Pond”. (continued)

6:27 pm October 30th, 2005 | Paradoxdruid | 2 Comments, already |
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Sweet Dreams

I found a cute new webcomic called Count Your Sheep. You should check it out. That is all. :-) (continued)

8:24 am October 30th, 2005 | Paradoxdruid | Only 1 Comment |

Springer Theme Feedback

Please leave any feedback (questions, concerns, praise, whatever) for the Springer Theme and I’ll try to respond to it.

Enjoy!

7:58 am October 30th, 2005 | Paradoxdruid | 25 Comments, already |

Comparing Blogging Software

In my spare time lately, I’ve been comparing Pivot (the blogging software which runs this site) with WordPress (a different system with a much wider userbase). I ended up writing a few hundred lines of code, digging through arcane implementation hooks, and more– but I’ve learned a lot, and I’m contributing back to the development community. (continued)

10:14 am October 29th, 2005 | Paradoxdruid | No Comments yet |
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The PD Gallery is up

My new photo gallery is online. Check it out (also in Related Projects box)!
Last Updated: October 28th, 2005. (continued)

5:25 pm October 28th, 2005 | Paradoxdruid | Only 1 Comment |
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The twilight zone?

Just when I thought things couldn’t get much weirder at work, the bosses begin discussing something I expect out of news of the weird, not something an actual company would consider. (continued)

7:58 pm October 26th, 2005 | stephen | 8 Comments, already |
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Want a Tribble?

Unfortunately, I can’t offer you a real tribble, but my family is looking for some good homes, or just one good home, for our guinea pigs and thought I’d try here… (continued)

6:41 pm October 26th, 2005 | Teisha | 3 Comments, already |
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Crystal Spheres

Ah yes, the music of the Heavens… Anyway, I’m curious about music. Specifically, your music. Even more specifically, your recent purchases (or downloads, for your P2P kids). I’ve found some good (old) music recently, and was surprised by what I liked. But I’m always interested in finding out about the new (or old) sound. (continued)

9:54 am October 26th, 2005 | Paradoxdruid | 5 Comments, already |

Halloween Candies

So, since I’ve been stocking up on Halloween candies, I thought I’d toss this out there — what’s everybody’s favorite candy, not necessarily Halloween-related? (continued)

9:13 pm October 22nd, 2005 | Teisha | 10 Comments, already |
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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.”

22 Oct 09 | 1 Comment |

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!

16 Jul 09 | 1 Comment |

Deflation!

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

18 Apr 09 | No Comments |

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/

12 Mar 09 | 1 Comment |

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!

21 Feb 09 | No Comments |

Time for Change

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

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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. 
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