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Crazy
Even the crazy people think Harold Camping is crazy. From Tim Lahaye, author of the "Left Behind" soft-core rapture porn series (not to be confused with the hard-core "He Left My Behind"):
...their claim that Jesus Christ will come to rapture believers on May 21, 2011 -- this is not only wrong but dangerous. They also claim that God will destroy ( Read more... ) -
Why you should care about CER
The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) announced the appointment of its first executive director, who was until today the director of my research organization. IMO, they couldn't have picked a better person. This is an example of government making good decisions.
PCORI was created by the 2010 health care reform with the mission of ( Read more... ) -
Summer approaches
Ah, it's that time of year when I start receiving e-mails with questions about tensegrity shade structures.
I get a one or two each year and it always makes me happy, especially looking at those pictures from 1999. -
The occasion should be regarded as lamentable
Weapons are instruments of killing and destruction,
which are contrary to the nature of life.
Thus, they are avoided by those who follow
the subtle Way of the universe.
According to ancient social custom,
in times of peace a gentleman regards the left side, the soft hand,
as the place of honor,
in times of war, the right side, the strong hand,
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Deadly is adorable
She could cut you into three pieces before you hit the ground, and you'd still want to hug her.
For reference: Tameshigiri,or "test cutting" wherein a kenjutsuka tests her/his skill cutting a target. The usual target is a rolled up mat, often soaked in water. The goal is to simulate the density of human flesh. Bamboo can be inserted to simulate bone ( Read more... ) -
World Order: Machine Civilization
Trivia: Genki Sudo, the main guy in this World Order, is a retired kickboxer and Mixed Martial Arts fighter.
EDIT-- This one is also really cool, especially the last minute or so.
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