Archive for October, 2005

Barrel of Optical Illusions

My Dad recently sent me a cool optical illusion, which prompted me to find this huge collection of them, with explanations! (continued)

9:34 am October 22nd, 2005 | Paradoxdruid | Only 1 Comment |

The Princess Bride

Last night I watched The Princess Bride with Amy and Li. The movie is so silly, and yet I always find myself loving it– hell, I can recite the sword-fight and battle of wits almost from memory. The funniest highlight this time, though, would be Amy squealing with delight when Miracle Max (Billy Crystal) came on stage, and she went “Calcifer!” (continued)

9:28 am October 22nd, 2005 | Paradoxdruid | 8 Comments, already |
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Dreams of Power

I had a dream this morning where I found out I could move things with my mind (Telekinesis), but all wasn’t roses: I couldn’t control it very well, and the Army was forcing me to join. (continued)

9:18 am October 22nd, 2005 | Paradoxdruid | 3 Comments, already |

The End is in Sight

The end of my first Proposion Examination and Defense, that is. My final proposal was the requisite 15-something pages of heavily citing, densely packed goodness on investigating proteins in the Yeast Nuclear Pore Complex. At least, I hope it is. Now, all that remains is… the Defense. Two to three hours of being grilled on molecular biology and biochemistry (and I have a physicist on my committee, to boot!). (continued)

7:36 am October 18th, 2005 | Paradoxdruid | 6 Comments, already |
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Halloween Costume Ideas

Gather round, drink your laudenum, and join a Victorian-era Seance of old, wherein we attempt to rouse the spirit of ghaslty cheer on All Hallowed Eve, and… brainstorm Halloween costume ideas. (continued)

4:43 pm October 6th, 2005 | Paradoxdruid | 11 Comments, already |
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Renaissance/Pirate Faire Photos

Recently, some friends and I journied up to Ojai, on the shores of Lake Casitas, to attend the Ojai Renaissance and Pirate Faire. It was a lot of fun, and *ahem* Thar be many a picture ta share, sea-dogs! Make yer way to the rest of this here post and feast yer bleeding eyes on um! (continued)

3:12 pm October 1st, 2005 | Paradoxdruid | 3 Comments, already |
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Time for Change

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

6 Nov 08 | No Comments |

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 |

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