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Five Factoids
(This was supposed to be posted seven hours ago but I’m an idiot. Sorry!) Just a brief post to mention a few factoids: I’ll be in Las Vegas in January for TAM5. Come join me! I’m even throwing a big old party Saturday January 20th, and you’re all invited. Except you, weirdo. No, not you, you. I don’t like the…
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Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! I know, I know, it’s technically the day after Thanksgiving here in the US, but as an American I reserve the right to take a single-day event and extend it over an entire 4-day weekend. Therefore, I will continue to be thankful for random things clear until next Monday, when I drag my sorry carcass back to…
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Tonight! Scissor Sisters!
Okay, nothing to do with skepticism, but I thought I’d post this here as a “what the hell” sort of last minute fun thing: I’m going to the Orpheum in downtown Boston tonight at 8pm to see Scissor Sisters. I have a spare ticket because my friend couldn’t go at the last moment. If you’re interested, e-mail me at [email protected]…
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Weekend Update
I apologize for letting the weekend pass without an update to let you all know that I wasn’t killed in a horrible Friday the 13th disaster. I’ll provide you all with the rest of the data necessary to render an opinion concerning Friday the 13th versus every other day: Consumed aforementioned free beer and chips Enjoyed pleasant bike ride home…
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It’s a sweep!
The CNN.com headline read “U.S. Nobel winning streak now at six,” which I love because you’d think they were writing about the World Series or something. Thus far, six Nobel prize winners have been announced, and all six have been Americans. The most recent is Edmund Phelps from Columbia University, who is honored for his work in economics. Considering that…
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It's a sweep!
The CNN.com headline read “U.S. Nobel winning streak now at six,” which I love because you’d think they were writing about the World Series or something. Thus far, six Nobel prize winners have been announced, and all six have been Americans. The most recent is Edmund Phelps from Columbia University, who is honored for his work in economics. Considering that…
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Finding science in the oddest places.
Out with a friend tonight at my new neighborhood pub, a very cool place I’ve frequented in the past and is now mere steps from my abode. I used the bathroom halfway through my third Oktoberfest, and found the following written on the stall door in marker: I (HEART) SCIENCE Followed by Me too! Followed by, I shit you not,…
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Let’s Get Naked for Skepticism!
Oh, autumn. The crisp air, vibrant leaves, and skeptics disrobing for the camera. And football! I do love football. But of course the nudity is the point of this post. That’s right, it’s once again time to order your Skepchick Calendar! Not only do we have a fresh batch of fantastic photos, inspirational quotes, and great dates in skeptical history,…
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