Monthly Archives: February 2005

I am very excited about the happenings in Lebanon (or the Lebanon, for those old-school types out there). Despite a government order banning protests and telling the military and police “to take all necessary steps to preserve security and order … Continue reading →

Granted, it was only French toast, but it was tasty, and the fact that I actually had eggs in my house is further proof that the time is short. Repent, sinners!

Great Flash animation for Captain Hooke Silver, pirate attorney for those injured by ninjas. Hat tip to Boing Boing.

Thanks to my sis-in-law Lauren for this nifty video.

My brother is having problems with TypePad and can’t post comments (if anyone else experiencing this, please email me), so here are his thoughts: My comments as a Professional Academic *hrumph hrumph* ??: First, what happens to the New World … Continue reading →

[I love the word brouhaha] My take: despite the extreme idiocy of the man’s comments, he should not lose his job over them. However, he should face scrutiny for possible academic fraud, as pointed out by Thomas Brown of Lamar … Continue reading →

The Guardian posted these details from BS6008, the British Standards Institute (not Institution, as the story says) paper for making tea for sensory testing. Should also work for actual drinking. Use 2g of tea – plus or minus 2% – … Continue reading →

Koranic duels ease terror | csmonitor.com: “If you can convince us that your ideas are justified by the Koran, then we will join you in your struggle,” Hitar told the militants. “But if we succeed in convincing you of our … Continue reading →