Archive for March, 2006

Why you should cancel Cable TV

Alright– two posts in one day. This is a great article on Why You Too Should Cancel Cable, along with a good summary of how TV’s passive nature is insidious. Check it out!

5:13 pm March 28th, 2006 | Paradoxdruid | No Comments yet |
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Women are over-qualified for college

I just read an interesting article about how many college admissions boards struggle with the fact that there are too many qualified female applicants, especially in contrast to male applicants. (continued)

4:23 pm March 28th, 2006 | Paradoxdruid | No Comments yet |

Insightful Quotation of the Day

“Whenever a controversial law is proposed, and its supporters, when confronted with an egregious abuse it would permit, use a phrase along the lines of ‘Perhaps in theory, but the law would never be applied in that way’ – they’re lying. They intend to use the law that way as early and as often as possible.
(cf: DMCA, Patriot Act, Prevention of Terrorism Act (UK), Enabling Act (Weimar Germany)…)” –meringuoid

4:16 pm March 16th, 2006 | Paradoxdruid | No Comments yet |
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So I’ve Sunk This Low…

So, recently I got onto myspace.com. (continued)

11:16 pm March 15th, 2006 | Teisha | No Comments yet |

What’s your virtual poison?

Andrew’s very recently introduced me to Myst I and I know a lot of peeps are into the series. Are there any other series, or individual games, people really recommend? Of course, there are always a few qualifying factors… (continued)

9:22 am March 14th, 2006 | Teisha | Only 1 Comment |
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A Father’s rights in Pregnancy

I just read an interesting CNN article about a father who is fighting for a say in his responsiblity for an unintended child. His specific case has some interesting points, in that apparently his girlfriend deceived him into believing she could not get pregnant. But i think it provokes a broader and more interesting discussion. (continued)

3:43 pm March 9th, 2006 | 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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18 Jul 08 | No Comments |

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