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Ok, I have dropped off the face of the earth
Apparently, I'm too busy to even keep up with something as simple as this. I didn't get anything up about this year's IgNobels, nor any other delightfully geeky things that have been going on recently. I apologize if anyone is even looking. I'm not even going to try to find anything to make up for it, because that would just be quick running ( Read more... ) -
People are Annoying
It's that most dreaded time of the year - the big "family" holidays. I already got into the annual holiday fight on Thanksgiving, but now there is tension building before Christmas. I have been told that, while I donate to charity for the holidays, I don't donate to the "right" charities. Last year I was told that I couldn't donate money in ( Read more... ) -
2010 IgNobel Awards
The latest IgNobel Awards are out: http://improbable.com/ig/ig-pastwinners.html#ig2010. For those who aren't familiar with these, it's run by the fine people of Improbable Research, who draw attention to projects that seem a bit weird, but then make you think. For ( Read more... ) -
I am a hopeless geek
I'm sure the fact that I am a geek is no surprise to anyone who knows me, but now there's even more proof. I went to Comic Con in Chicago yesterday. I got some fun autographs, including having Paul McGillion sign a photo from last year's Chicago Stargate Con. It was nice to have more time to talk to people while getting autographs. While I was ( Read more... ) -
No, I didn't fall off the face of the earth
I haven't updated anything to this in a very long time because I got too busy, then too tired/depressed to do anything extra. I'm finally feeling better, although it helps to have a few days off from work. I'm even disgustingly thrilled at mowing my lawn this morning. It's one of the chores I dread most, so I really put it off, but today I ( Read more... ) -
Depression sucks
I'm not exactly feeling what one would normally expect of depression. I just have absolutely no motivation to do much of anything. I've had story ideas sitting on my hard drive forever and can't seem to get started writing anything, possibly because I haven't written anything for years. I also have work that needs to be done, but I put it off. ( Read more... ) -
Science Info
There is no such thing as chemical-free, so stop calling it that. This is not just me, some insignificant blogger saying this; it also comes from the Royal Society of Chemistry (http://www.rsc.org/AboutUs/News/PressReleases/2008/ChemicalFree.asp). ( Read more... ) -
Some random advice
I know we've all noticed the HUGE drop in gas prices. Many people have returned to their previous habits, but I want to advocate continuing conservation. Oil is a finite resource, so there is no reason to waste it. Do I mean "don't drive anywhere?" Not a chance. I'm just recommending grouping trips together to save, avoiding aggressive driving ( Read more... ) -
Science Info - 2008 Ig Nobel Prize Winners
I've been pondering what I want to have here. Since I STILL haven't had any chance to write some fiction, I've decided to also post some random science information. I am a scientist and I want to encourage interest in the sciences. Of course, the sometimes-dry reading I do at work is not likely to garner much interest, so I've found something a ( Read more... ) -
Election Musings II
If you haven't voted yet and the polls are still open where you are, what are you doing reading this? Go vote. Those who do not vote do not get to complain about the person who wins. This is the rule. To those who have, thank you (and you may start complaining, if you wish).