http://www.treelobsters.com/2010/11/210-exposed.html

So it seems I have a confirmed postdoc in Geneva once I finish my PhD. There's a catch - they are very protective of their language over there, so in order to teach I must learn French.

I have decided to use this as my study guide.

From the ABC:

"Here's how the country's major newspapers are reporting the political deadlock.

The Age: three independents are poised to hold the balance of power in the House of Representatives have indicated they could act as a bloc.

Daily Telegraph: a potential split among the independent MPs could force the nation back to the polls.

..." ( Read more... )

For those of you who are watching the world cup, you may find this interesting: http://www.lifehacker.com.au/2010/06/how-to-silence-vuvuzela-horns-with-an-eq-filter/Read more... )

There are many different aspects to a person. In my head I've always kept the two biggest parts of myself separated - the thinker and the feeler, or the scientist and the human. But I am first and foremost a mathematician. I say this for two reasons: The first is that I think like a mathematician, it's how I discover things, it's how I work things ( Read more... )

Take a look at this picture: http://lroc.sese.asu.edu/news/uploads/LROCiotw/M126752534RE.thumb.pngRead more... )

I've always found eggs* a little strange, and I think I just figured out why.

Why are they skin coloured?

* By which I mean chicken eggs, the kind you eat. Unless you're vegan. Or allergic. Or don't like them.

This blog here is a beautiful and simple introduction to many mathematical concepts. It's interesting, bite-sized and clear. Go and read it. The list of entries is here.

Kirk Cameron on some nonsense about Creationism.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oM0oBuhTLRI

"Only God can take the sinful heart of a man or a woman and cause them to love that which is right and just and good."
So why not just let Him do it?

http://www.qwantz.com/index.php?comic=99