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From the Caravaggio Vault.
Here is a post that I felt was somewhat atypical for this blog community. It deals with a subject that causes very strong, polarized reactions. That is to say it deals with the issue of Animal Welfare and Rights. This issue is one that I’ve spent countless hours in [...]
Cyclic Storms and Logos »
Upon my trip to Southeastern Missouri, I had hoped to be able to provide some riveting stories with accompanying pictures of the fantastic natural phenomena of cyclic storms (e.g.; tornadoes) and the subsequent horrific human tragedy it often wrought. What I discovered was an army of well-intended people flooding the area mixed in with [...]
Growth of Gestural Interfaces marks Transitory Period in Technology »
After camping in a remote part of Nebraska this weekend, I am almost done with feverishly speed-reading through my cumulative podcasts, readers, and emails to catch-up before the new week is upon me (what an experience to go “cold turkey” without a cell phone or even a kindle!). One article about Gestural Interfaces caught and [...]
T-Rex = Significant “Cool Points” Coefficient »
To the general public, the T-Rex is the poster boy of paleontology (ergo, carries significant points as being cool which lends itself to education). Therefore, I wanted to share with you some recent discoveries as well as the research interests of the discoverer. My personal fascination with gait modelling research is included within…
Paleontologist Manning [...]
Standard Model of Particle Physics Proven? »
For those of you who are not hooked into the Physicist Rumor Mill, recently a “note” was leaked from CERN pertaining to a claim of identification of the illusive “God Particle” or more appropriately, “observation of a resonance at 115 GeV.” In short, this logged event is what is expected if there were a Higgs [...]
A future to rival its past? »
This month marks the 50th year since Yuri Gagarin was proclaimed the first human in space. This also marks the 30th year since the Space Shuttle(s) began its remarkable career. With the final flight of the Endeavor looming ever so closer – which is the final flight for the Space Shuttle Program – I’m [...]
Tembatsu For You »
When Tokyo Gov. Shintaro Ishihara called the massive earthquake and tsunami in Japan tembatsu — or “divine judgment” – he was invoking a belief structure detailing a theological cause and effect shared by nearly 40 percent of Americans. Ishihara later apologized for his remark – which is most likely appropriate for a political leader (but [...]
Science Frontiers »
When one thinks of Science Journals, one usually thinks of slick organizations that funnel university and/or government peer-reviewed research through an expensive editorial cycle of scientific reviewers. If you’ve ever subscribed to one of these Journals, you also think “very pricey” when considering subscription rates.
I’ve found something better for an $8 annual [...]
I to the N to the D to the I to the A »
I submit onto you a very popular email that is circulating the Indian Sub-Continent currently. The Indian people and their culture have much to be proud of… as this list illustrates. In reflecting upon different cultures, I always try to find something to emulate or, at the very least, use as a lesson with [...]
The Theoretical Hindrance of Over-specialization »
I’m sharing with you a paper I’m preparing for submittal into a Paleontology Society for which I am a member. The paper, a summary of some spectacular research, is logically limited to the field of Paleontology. However, I also wanted you, the reader, to use this paper think about the implications of over-specialization and [...]
Cryptic Ode sans the Epode to Lindsay Lohan »
I do not understand why people so easily fall into the cliche of smoking after sex. I prefer to read verse subsequent to mounting the sweet flesh of a woman. Each word of the poet, each stanza, in a way they are like the rhythmic thrusts of the main course doth inter. Pushing and prodding [...]
Friday’s Dendritic Flatulence – made fresh for you »
Community plays AD&D
Cast your eyes upon a recent episode of Community for one of the funniest Dungeons-and-Dragons themed stories I’ve seen. Well-researched and written. Simply Hilarious. Pay particular attention to Rutalicus the Dark Elf. Also a highlight, Hector the Well-endowed’s slow-mo adventuring with the Elf princess played within the scenario of the [...]
Super Recursive Epistemological Exemplum »
The little man opened the door and stepped into Schmidt’s office.
“Who let you in here?” asked the surprised Schmidt.
“I just did,” the little man said, pointing to the door.
“But that’s my bathroom,” Schmidt said, rising from his chair.
“No matter,” said the little man. “In a moment, you won’t care. Because I am about to give [...]
Why Even Vote? »
Regardless of where your political beliefs alight you upon the fairy princess-endorsed spectrum of political party affiliations, please read the letter that I recently sent to the (dis)h-o-n-o-r-a-b-l-e Missouri House of Representatives. In summation, you may feel this topic is of a “lesser importance” but hold on one cotton-pickin’ second… the Republic only works when [...]
“WWJD?” (What Would Jenny Do?) »
“I do believe sadly it’s going to take some diseases coming back to realize that we need to change and develop vaccines that are safe. If the vaccine companies are not listening to us, it’s their f___ing fault that the diseases are coming back. They’re making a product that’s s___. If you give us a [...]