Archive for November, 2005

Amusing Music Videos

I found this video from the 70s over the summer, and I think The Rocking Son of Dschinghis Khan is a must-see…
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9:51 pm November 30th, 2005 | Teisha | 2 Comments, already |
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Milestones

I just wanted to take a quick moment to thank you, my readers and contributors to this blog. This post marks the 250th Post on this incarnation of the Rants, and we have over 1,200 comments in the system. That’s a lot of thoughts. (continued)

11:20 pm November 28th, 2005 | Paradoxdruid | 4 Comments, already |

Turkey Showdown

High noon. The street was empty save for a lone tumbleweed, the Turkey… and me. Oh wait, this isn’t the start of a cheesy Western, it’s a run-down of my Turkey Day adventures, along with some amusing and embarassing pictures. (continued)

9:10 pm November 28th, 2005 | Paradoxdruid | Only 1 Comment |

Dalai Lama’s Thoughts on Science

Recently the Dalai Lama spoke at a conference on neuroscience. There’s a combination paraphrase/transcript of his talk here plus some comments above that.
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6:38 pm November 22nd, 2005 | mcmillan | Only 1 Comment |
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I Passed My Oral Defense!

The title pretty much says it all– after 2.5 hours of being grilled and proposing new experiments, I was told to wait outside for the ten longest minutes of my life, and when I returned I was notified that I had a Complete Pass (no further writing or anything.. completely done). Hell Yes!

12:04 pm November 21st, 2005 | Paradoxdruid | 5 Comments, already |
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Comics Round-Up

That’s right folks, it’s time again for the great round-up of those lovable internet time-wasters: Online Comic Strips! *drumroll* (continued)

4:12 pm November 18th, 2005 | Paradoxdruid | 6 Comments, already |
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In the eyes of babes

As I’ve grown older, I’ve sometimes remembered things about the way I saw the world as a child and had glimpses into how distorted my worldview sometimes was. Among them: (continued)

6:43 pm November 16th, 2005 | Laura | 4 Comments, already |
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Guess the Google

Another strangely addictive game… Based on google image results, guess the search term! (continued)

10:15 pm November 15th, 2005 | Paradoxdruid | 2 Comments, already |

Years ahead of Us

South Korea just passed the US for Pop Sensationalism:
Meet Lady, a post-op Transexual band. (continued)

1:34 pm November 13th, 2005 | Paradoxdruid | Only 1 Comment |

Google Map of Sex Offenders

This lies somewhere between fascinating and creepy– Interactive Map of Registered Sex Offenders. This is made possible by Megan’s Law, which requires state governments to disclose this info. This crosses a border to me, between safety and right to privacy, at least to some degree. (continued)

8:27 pm November 12th, 2005 | Paradoxdruid | 2 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!

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. 
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