CNN cuts its science and tech news staff because these days any moron can do it:

http://www.cjr.org/the_observatory/cnn_cuts_entire_science_tech_t.php

I had not one, but two weird dreams this evening, back to back which have me scratching my head.

Dream 1: There's a first season BSG episode where Galactica attacks an asteroid held by the Cylons for fuel. Take that template of that episode, cram it with people I know (not replacing Adama, Starbuck or Apollo) , and change the goal of the mission ( Read more... )

Well, I feel like I just ripped my arm off.

Wish I could say I feel heartbroken, but the truth is, I felt that the moment this happened, and have been working on mending it since.

All I'm thinking about now is "what's next?"

"We must avoid introducing what is called scientific history in the schools, for it is a 'history of doubt,' criticism, examination of evidence. It tends to confuse young pupils...What we need to study in schools is the united effort, the common thought, of bodies of men; of the men who make public opinion, that is of the uncritical and ( Read more... )

I just want to thank all who have been there for me this past week. Especially the residents of Echo Base, for allowing me to be a total drunkard in their home last Friday and Kristie for listening to me at ass-hours of the morning (for NY anyway) on AIM ( Read more... )

Thanks to all who helped at least convey what little messages we've heard. I am in your debt.

Samantha, I just pray whatever it is has driven you off, you work out sooner rather than later, and don't forget that there are people here who love and care about you.

Where the hell is my girlfriend?

If you know, call me ASAP.

Haven't had it happen in awhile. I'm gonna really hate this in three hours.

I have concluded I will never be able to escape Olaudah Equiano. For those of you who don't know he was a slave in the 18th century who eventually bought his freedom, and wrote an autobiographical piece that became a corner-stone of the early abolitionist movement (especially where England was concerned, though it did reacdh the U.S.).

2003 - Read ( Read more... )

So, I can't e-mail my masters thesis anymore via gmail. I was just about to send my adviser a copy after months of, well not showing much, and operating under his good faith that assumes I know what I'm doing ( Read more... )