“It would be so nice if something made sense for a change.” Alice…in Wonderland
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The science behind the Wow!
Most Americans will be either watching a fireworks display or launching their own in celebration of our nation’s independence. We’ll be part of the spectator crowd. If you have little kids (or if you are or were a little kid), you’ve probably heard “How do they DO that?” It’s not magic, it’s chemistry! The science […]
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June reads
Although I’m not very consistent with it, I find it helpful to blog my books because it helps me think more clearly about them. It’s the adult version of narration, if you will. I was going to do a full post on a couple of these books, but the best-laid plans of mice and all […]
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Facts be damned
Argh! I’ve been working on this stupid blog post for a week. Then yesterday, it comes out that the researcher faked his data. Stupid scientist. (PSA: Science is a process, not a religion, not “facts.” Science is done by humans whom–whatever their academic qualifications–are just as prone to being lying jerks as the rest of humanity.) […]
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Today’s truth
Government recommendations on food (and exercise and carbon emissions, etc.) are often treated as gospel by the media, the medical community, and of course, the average Joe. But a recent spate of food news shows that what they thought they knew is wrong, so they have to rewrite their bible: Fat? Maybe not the demon […]
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Terrible Tuesday: It’s almost Christmas!!!!!
I’m not ready! I’m not ready! I’m not ready! Panicked links! Do you want to know how to get the Audible book of A Christmas Carol narrated by Tim Curry for just $0.99? Of course, you do! Okay, this is the deal: If you have the Kindle version of a book, very often you can […]
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Terrible Tuesday: Road to recovery
Over the past week or so, my family has been fluviated. First MTG went down, the Satchmo, then me, then Bulldozer. The girls are prancing around like they’re Wonder Woman. Women. Smarmy little hearty immune systems. (For those keeping count, MTG got the flu shot, the kids got the flu mist, and I got nothing. […]
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Chemistry of baking
We’re about to get our bake on, starting with the cranberry bread from Cranberry Thanksgiving (af) (The best Thanksgiving book EVER! If you order it today, you’ll get it in time. Go! Do it!) True cooks are really just scientists working with food. And artists. Artistic scientists! Understanding the science behind your recipes can help […]
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Terrible Tuesday: dental emergency
Last night after a very, very long day, Bulldozer came in with a chipped tooth courtesy his scooter. He’s still a cute kid. Unexpected-dental-bill links! The first Dark Sky Island is the last fiefdom in Europe. How to outsmart Facebook and see what you want to see. That is until they change the algorithm again. […]
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Terrible Tuesday: Here we go again
Yes, it’s April fool’s day. Yes, you’re very clever and funny with all your tricks and pranks. Don’t even think about it. I’m-watching-you links! A Little Typographical Rant. Preach! How to use worm poop (in your garden.) It also boosts up the health and functioning of your reproductive organs. viagra free http://www.learningworksca.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/014-calculating-cost-remedial-placement-analytics-2.pdf Here at this […]
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The problem with writing about your passion
is that you don’t know when to shut up. In my Communities column, I wrote about protecting the natural night sky, particularly what the very excellent organization International Dark-Sky Association is doing to combat light pollution. Being a (very) amateur skywatcher living in an urban area, this is a matter near and dear to my […]
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