Archive for January, 2006

Arts & Crafts Rebirth — Knitting and Crocheting

It seems that, in the general public, there’s recently been a real revival of arts and crafts interest, specifically with knitting and crocheting, and I’ve been doing my little part to contribute to it. Anybody else into this, or other arts and crafts projects? (continued)

2:28 pm January 30th, 2006 | Teisha | 7 Comments, already |
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As I watch a tumbleweed roll by…

Alright, alright. Paradoxdruid.com has been a little slow lately. Honestly, it’s less out of interest (I have 2 article drafts started that are saved and need finishing) and more about lack of time. But that’s not a reasonable excuse! So I thought I’d write a few capsule book reviews of things that I’ve read recently. (continued)

9:06 am January 30th, 2006 | Paradoxdruid | 4 Comments, already |
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Civilization Three

So… A while back, I told Teisha that I’d show her Civ3. Now, after two straight nights of 5 hour binge-sessions, I feel justified in my assessment that she’d like it. Which is great, since I love that game! (continued)

10:45 am January 13th, 2006 | Paradoxdruid | 5 Comments, already |
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Welcome to the Real World

So, as many of you may know, just before Thanksgiving I got a job as lab coordinator for the introductory lab courses in my old department at CU. I took the job, since it’s like a dream and my last day is today (January 6). However, the celebratory mood of moving on to something more to my liking was horribly disrupted yesterday morning. (continued)

7:24 am January 6th, 2006 | shortspeedfreak | 8 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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18 Jul 08 | No Comments |

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