Synaptic Misfires:
Maybe we should call this one SchadenThankFuckingChrist. It appears that Dobson's influence has been steadily falling off. The ministry apparently has been "flat" for some time. For example, in 1994 Dobson's monthly newsletter had a circulation of 2.4 million copies....
Posted on January 25, 2008 3:20 PM • 3 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
I've scarcely been back in the Midwest and already I have to tunnel out from under a layer of frozen crazy. Funny enough, we can't remember losing power in ice storms for more than a few hours when we were...
Posted on December 13, 2007 12:38 AM • 1 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
FREEEEEEEEEEEEEEDOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!!!!!!...
Posted on November 16, 2007 5:00 PM • 1 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Great, I'm 33 now. More gray in my beard. Whohoo! I have good news, at least. I'm getting the hell outta Dodge (aka Maryland) and heading west this weekend. Hopefully, I'll have good news on a new job in the...
Posted on November 12, 2007 10:38 AM • 4 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Steve at Omnibrain has been discussing a deep-fried turkey and turducken event in the back channels, and that has led some of us to ponder the ramifications of deep-frying a turducken itself. In the spirit of that discussion, I wrote...
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Posted on October 26, 2007 2:02 PM • 1 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
A rather brutal scientific test of an Eastern philosophical construct: kung fu or just woo?
Posted on October 1, 2007 6:00 PM • 52 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Usually when one sets up a parody website, they at least have the courtesy to indicate someplace on the site that it is in fact a parody. Unfortunately I was unable to find such a disclaimer on this one, and...
Posted on September 8, 2007 2:05 PM • 14 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
A few weekends ago I attended my second kalis Ilustrisimo seminar, sponsored by Guro John Jacobo of SWACOM. Master "Topher" Ricketts and his son Bruce led the seminar and it was one hell of a good time, despite being in...
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Posted on August 29, 2007 4:35 PM • 0 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
I realize this post lacks purpose. I'm just excited......
Posted on July 21, 2007 6:28 PM • 2 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
http://www.reuters.com/article/politicsNews/idUSN1035231820070710?src=071007_1153_DOUBLEFEATURE_rebel_cleric_killed">Put a fork in 'em. The ultraconservative in centrist's clothing is toast....
Posted on July 13, 2007 10:32 AM • 1 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Kinkade, the self-professed "painter of light", is known to be a rather boorish businessperson, to put it politely. I have long been uncomfortable, however, looking at the hackneyed Hallmark "art" he produces, but I could never understand why. Could it...
Posted on July 12, 2007 2:42 PM • 2 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
I just noticed a comment in my Undergraduate Research Changed My Life post from a friend of mine; Camilo at Mercurical tagged me with the "8 Things" meme. Ok ok ok. I should just jump on this bandwagon as well....
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Posted on July 10, 2007 3:26 PM • 0 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
I'm pretty hyped to see The Simpsons Movie, so of course I have to jump on the "make your own avatar bandwagon". Here's me, rendered as a Simpson's character......
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Posted on July 9, 2007 10:32 PM • 0 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
I've been reading the Brian Herbert/Kevin J. Anderson prequels and sequels to the late Frank Herbert's Dune series. Dune is arguably the most influential sci-fi series ever, and in my opinion one of the best ever written, even Frank Herbert's...
Posted on July 6, 2007 7:00 PM • 3 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
It has come to my attention that Kurt Vonnegut has passed away. His death was reported by Morgan Entrekin, a longtime family friend, who said Vonnegut suffered brain injuries as a result of a fall several weeks ago. I need...
Posted on April 12, 2007 12:50 AM • 3 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Yet again, another Jesus flare-up. Rob Knop posted his personal religious views and the prophetical shit hath hit the fan. I swear the science and spirituality debate is like a bad case of hemorrhoids. Some of us just never had...
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Posted on March 15, 2007 9:45 AM • 7 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
I was going to comment on the whole Women/Scifi/Brown people argument going on in other areas of this blog, but since the culprit said it better than I ever could have, I'll just let his words speak for me. (Emphasis...
Posted on December 20, 2006 12:30 PM • 33 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Looks like, once again, when somebody bothers to crunch the numbers those flimsy justifications for abstinence-only programs are found lacking....
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Posted on December 1, 2006 10:25 PM • 4 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
A Thanksgiving Treat!!! Even people who don't like sweet potatoes will like these!!! Apologies for not having exact quantities worked out, I generally eyeball these things and taste them at the end to determine what I need to add. You...
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Posted on November 20, 2006 1:55 PM • 1 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
UFC 65 was a night of surprises. Who knew that Tim Sylvia had a ground game, almost choking out a guy (who looked like the love child of Danny DeVito, that guy from The Shield, and a neckless Uncle Fester...
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Posted on November 20, 2006 9:30 AM • 13 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Looks like creationist paragon of moral fortitude Kent Hovind might be headed to the slammer....
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Posted on November 2, 2006 6:30 PM • 3 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Almost too cute for words. Poor SFN conference virgin Jake just got his cherry popped. I tried to warn him that this conference is nuts, but does anybody ever listen to me? NOOOOO. This afternoon had a good run of...
Posted on October 15, 2006 3:54 PM • 4 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Greetings and salutations from the 36th annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience!!!! I'm gonna try and get back in the bloggin' business after some major life changes by writing about exciting news from the forefront. Unfortunately, the only thing...
Posted on October 15, 2006 10:45 AM • 1 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
This SchadenFriday goes out to.... me, and my massive life changes. Take it away, Glen. Someone's in the backyard banging on the door Daddy's gone away, he's coming back no more His baby's curled up on a stranger's floor Momma's...
Posted on October 6, 2006 4:18 PM • 2 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
The takedown intro has been posted at The Panda's Thumb. If the server's down, keep checking in. Over the next week or two, various bloggers will pick apart the different chapters and expose this trash for what it is; a...
Posted on August 26, 2006 10:43 AM • 0 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Warning: half-nekkid monkeys ahead!
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Posted on August 21, 2006 8:15 AM • 7 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Another interesting twist in my life is at the gym. It turns out that Kru Scott is sufficiently satisfied with my progress and prior exposure that he's going to let me skip the Level I test and go straight to...
Posted on August 19, 2006 10:41 PM • 8 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
I'm taking a bit of a hiatus for a few days. This week has been absolutely bonkers, plus my hard drive died on me. I'll try to post some life updates and then get back to science bloggin'!...
Posted on August 10, 2006 5:18 PM • 0 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Getting back in shape is harder with age! While I've been having good luck at my gym lately, becoming proficient at the finer points of slipping, bobbing and weaving, my stamina isn't what it used to be. Ergo I've spent...
Posted on August 7, 2006 11:06 PM • 3 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
I've been thinking about other science-type flicks, and for 2nd place I'd like to suggest a couple more: Gattaca, yes for sure. Wonderful dystopian flick. Absolutely beautiful to watch, a soaring overly melodramatic soundtrack. Crystal clear message about statistical vs...
Posted on August 4, 2006 8:56 PM • 3 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Oh well. At least she has good taste in movies. In the meantime, I'll file this under "H" for "scooped". SEED asks us What movie do you think does something admirable (though not necessarily accurate) regarding science? Real Genius takes...
Posted on August 3, 2006 3:21 PM • 5 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Italy takes France 5-3 in a shootout. Consider it revenge for the 1998 semifinals. Now I'm gonna get DRUNK!!!!! Les Bleus, you did play an excellent game. I appreciate how you inspired your nation to come together in a time...
Posted on July 9, 2006 4:42 PM • 0 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Now I'm nervous. The closer we get to a shootout, the more Italy has to be concerned. I don't think they have the shooters that France does, even with having an edge in their goalie Buffon. Although they did substitute...
Posted on July 9, 2006 3:52 PM • 3 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Italy comes back to tie with a LEGITIMATE header off a Pirlo corner. After the shitty French dive (I'm sorry but there was minimal contact there) leading to a penalty shot, the ref seems to have laid off a bit...
Posted on July 9, 2006 2:48 PM • 0 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
The World Cup final has begun!!!! And not surprisingly, we have a penalty kick due to a FRENCH DIVE. Zidane's shot.... good. Yet another game lost to shitty refs....
Posted on July 9, 2006 2:02 PM • 0 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
I got tired of spending 30 seconds crawling around under the table to unplug the printer cable from my home computer every time I want to print something off my laptop. Logically, the solution is to spend an hour setting...
Posted on July 8, 2006 12:26 AM • 2 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
I put up a temporary banner until my custom one is done. What do you think?...
Posted on June 15, 2006 6:29 PM • 0 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
...you might not know what to do you might have to think of how you got started sittin' in your little room --The White Stripes...
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Posted on June 9, 2006 9:34 AM • 0 Comments • 1 TrackBacks
The Evil Monkey has a Ph.D. in Neuroscience and is currently enjoying a bit of time off while waiting to hear about a new position. Come join this wayward neuroscientist as he struggles to find a career and get his life back in order. He is still not sure why he wrote this paragraph in the third person.
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