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Jim Meritt's List of Biblical Contradictions, Deconstructed
Source: http://infidels.org/library/modern/jim_meritt/bible-contradictions.html
Opening caveats: It's good that the editor is humble here, as I intend to tear through these contradictions in a cursory and dismissive fashion. Which is exactly what ( Read more... ) -
Movie Review: Inception
I saw this movie last Saturday with a diverse group of friends - Denise & co., Matt, Eliz. - so we got to discuss it at length afterwards, which is a rare treat for me. (Also a bad habit given that I'm trying to get sleep these days, but I digress ( Read more... ) -
My new To Do List
I have decided to cut myself off from entertainment spending. Unless it's a social event, I'm staying home and checking items off the list. This was triggered by my recent move to a smaller place a mile down the road, requiring me to give away everything I couldn't fit in one bedroom. (My old, hand-me-down sleeper sofa was impossible to move, so we ( Read more... ) -
Proposition 8
California's Proposition 8 ("Only marriage between a man and a woman is valid in the State of California") was overturned in district court today. This does not appear to be big news, because it is certain to be appealed all the way to the Supreme Court, but a look at the decision reveals what a crushing defeat it is for Prop 8 ( Read more... ) -
Fascinating Links Roundup #2
Perhaps the best writing about math I've ever read is Steven Strogatz' Elements of Math series on the New York Times website. A quick tour of basic math concepts from first grade to calculus, his heavy use of clever analogies and elegant proofs makes it actually fun to read, rather than giving you flashbacks to math class. I've covered rants about ( Read more... ) -
Game Review: Dungeon Hunter (iPhone)
Gameloft has impressed me in the past with derivative titles like Blades of Fury and Hero of Sparta that cram a lot of mindless fun into a tiny chassis - and with Dungeon Hunter, I feel like I'm playing a game from a different team with its own strengths and weaknesses. Only this time, everyone else loves the game too. So let's break it down ( Read more... ) -
Blog comment: Styles of game tutorials
Teaching gameplay elements one at a time helps with memory retention, but it's ultimately a design choice that may not be appropriate ( Read more... ) -
angry and procrastinating
Sorry, I haven't had much time to post lately - I've been avoiding work at work, and then avoiding work at home to binge on games, as a way of avoiding real-life drama ( Read more... )
