Archive for May, 2006

Sir Ian McKellen’s Blog

… is my latest addiction. Crammed with Blog posts, e-mails, photos, and more thoughts from one of my favorite actors and a very interesting man. 66 years old, still writing, acting, crusading for gay rights, and generally being an interesting fellow. Check it out.

9:30 am May 31st, 2006 | Paradoxdruid | No Comments yet |
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I’m in the wrong field or I’m sane or both

A while back, a co-worker of mine posted an editorial they had clipped from Nature, which was the advice of an experienced researcher to potential graduate students in the sciences titled “What makes a good graduate student?”.

Now, either I’m a textbook example of a piss-poor graduate student, or the author is an elitist crazy and I’m sane. Read on to see snippets of her “advice”, and my incredulity and disbelief. (continued)

2:10 pm May 23rd, 2006 | Paradoxdruid | 3 Comments, already |
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Too Bad We All Hate Kids . . . Maybe It’s Just Me

Oh, yeah, well, hate is a strong word . . . but gently dislike doesn’t make the cut. (continued)

10:31 am May 16th, 2006 | shortspeedfreak | 4 Comments, already |
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PD: Prepare to have a good day

Futurama may be returning to TV

7:09 am May 8th, 2006 | Owen | 7 Comments, already |
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Apartment Update

Yup, more apartment photos– hey, moving is a big thing! We’ve now got some shots up from the “During” process… that is, our half moved-in current status. The furniture is all in the right locations, but the vast sea of books and knick-knacks still has to be waded through. Fun!

10:43 am May 1st, 2006 | Paradoxdruid | Only 1 Comment |
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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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