Archive for April, 2008

Sandwiches are beautiful, sandwiches are fine, I HATE sandwiches, I eat them all the time

Something is bothering me. Something insidious, devious and beloved by many… and for once I’m not talking about Disney. I’m talking about sandwiches. (continued)

8:43 pm April 28th, 2008 | flakeytheleper | 2 Comments, already |
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Software Secrets Part II: Linux version

It seems that a few fellow Linux users are back to watching this site, so I thought I’d once again share software I use and enjoy, especially little-known software. Only this time, it’ll be distinctly Linux (specifically Ubuntu) flavored software. If that’s your thing, read on! (continued)

9:13 am April 18th, 2008 | Paradoxdruid | 5 Comments, already |
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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)

5:49 pm April 12th, 2008 | Teisha | Only 1 Comment |
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20% of Scientists use “Cognition Enhancement” Drugs

According to a recent anonymous poll in Nature magazine. Further commentary at WebMD. Crazy, huh?

10:55 am April 10th, 2008 | Paradoxdruid | No Comments yet |
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Crafts Hobbies

This feels like a silly post at first… but… I wanted to see what other people enjoy doing in their spare time that results in a physical product of some kind. I guess my hope with this thread is to find craft hobbies that others have not only done, as there are many out there, but have also found to be very rewarding. Recently I’ve gotten back into knitting… (continued)

4:10 pm April 8th, 2008 | Teisha | 8 Comments, already |
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Resume / portfolio Optimization

I’ve been working on my Curriculum Vitae, in preparation for the launch of AndrewJBonham.com. It’s very much still a work in progress, but I wanted to have a “professional” site to advertise myself. Then, when I’m applying for jobs, I can reference it, and if I do a little SEO (search engine optimization), it’ll be near the top when potential employers google for information on me. All good, except that I feel like my C-V is pretty blah right now (and I need to make a resume, too!).

So, I’m curious– what have you done to put some razzle-dazzle into your C-V or resume? (continued)

12:20 pm April 3rd, 2008 | Paradoxdruid | 3 Comments, already |
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April Fools’!

So I’m not a big April Fools’ fan at all, but I thought it might be fun to have a post on the most interesting/funny April Fools’ “jokes” you’ve seen online today. The best I’ve seen yet today is this video of penguins flying from my favorite animal blog, Zooillogix.

12:14 pm April 1st, 2008 | Teisha | 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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