March 24, 2011 ·
hejigen
“…. they told him that every figure of space is but the result of the intersection by a plane of some corresponding figure of one more dimension – as a square is cut from a cube, or a circle from a sphere. The cube and sphere, of three dimensions, are thus cut from corresponding […]
Books, Literature, Other, Science
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March 15, 2011 ·
Allah-O-Akbar
I had always thought that the anti-science agenda was part and parcel of the right wing. I have found out that it is not. The progressive movement has engaged in a selective battle to limit science. The progressive stance against development of nuclear energy based on new research and development is only the tip of […]
Politics, Science
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March 14, 2011 ·
hejigen
The most popular pi mnemonic seems to be this one (with minor variations): “How I want a drink, alcoholic of course, after the heavy chapters including quantum mechanics” It is sometimes attributed to either Isaac Asimov or a James Jeans. There are many others in several languages on this web address: http://pages.intnet.mu/cueboy/education/maths/pi.htm. I’ve only been able […]
Entertainment, Other, Science
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March 5, 2011 ·
Joko
Back in January, this little headline caught my attention: Vaccine for Cocaine Addiction Discovered. Wow! Now there’s something I’d never heard of before. I read the story and realized that like frequently happens with announcements from the scientific community, it was being sensationalized by the media a bit. Yes, technically, what the researchers were announcing […]
Tags: addiction, charlie sheen, cocaine, Cornell, Scripps, vaccine Health and Wellness, Music, People, Science
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February 23, 2011 ·
advocateforsavingdogs
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February 5, 2011 ·
advocateforsavingdogs
Monsanto Nation: Exposing Monsanto’s Minions AfSD™(ADVOCATE FOR SAVING DOGS™and all living creatures) ~Friendburst Links~ Advocate for Saving Dogs™ Animal Rights ~Myboomerplace Link~ Advocate for Saving Dogs™ Phil ..GreenSage Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Read Past Issues | OCA Homepage | Donate Monsanto Nation: Exposing Monsanto’s Minions #262, February 3, 2011 In this issue: Essay of the […]
Cooking, Entertainment, Environment, Family, FriendBurst, Health and Wellness, Home, Life, Lifestyles, Nature, News, Other, People, Politics, Science, World
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February 4, 2011 ·
Animal_Rights
Organic Farmers & Fishers v. Clones, GMOs & Nano ADVOCATE FOR SAVING DOGS™ Wildlife Organic Farmers & Fishers v. Clones, GMOs & Nano #244, September 30, 2010 Health, Justice and Sustainability News from the Organic Consumers Association Edited by Alexis Baden-Mayer and Ronnie Cummins In this issue: Quote of the Week: The Cloning Company vs. […]
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January 16, 2011 ·
Allah-O-Akbar
Many of us that are parents have spent many hours of thought on whether or not the vaccinations required for our children were more harmful than helpful. Recently a friend posted a blog about vaccinations and the dangers they can lead to. I as a single parent was concerned about the studies that showed that […]
Family, Life, People, Science
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