Valedictorian Speaks Out Against Schooling in Graduation Speech — Signs of the Times News
Good speech. Some of her points are a little naïve, but you’d expect that from someone coming out of the American education …
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Intelligence: The Evolution of Night Owls | Psychology Today
The study thinks 12:29am (1:44am on weekends) is late? Amateurs. If you’re still awake after 3:30am, we’ll talk. Intelligence: The Evolution of …
Read more...Memjet Printers are (Finally) Here (Sort of) – Gearlog
I’m hoping these start coming out in 2010. I’ve been waiting impatiently since the first announcement, but like Veruca Salt so eloquently …
Read more...Steph in the City: If the Airline Loses Your Baggage, It Should Refund the Fee
Other than my general disdain for travelling, it’s the invasive and fee-happy airlines who are a big reason why I don’t travel. …
Read more...Veggieworld: Why Eating Greens Won’t Save the Planet | New Scientist
The article is a lot more common-sense than the title suggests. It’s more about finding balance. Veggieworld: Why eating greens won’t save …
Read more...Stuff (via squid314)
As has oft been said: the difference between good fiction and real life is that good fiction has to make sense. squid314: …
Read more...10 Acts of Good Sportsmanship | Mental Floss
I’ve long been of the opinion that the wins and losses mean less than how those wins and losses were achieved. Ultimately, …
Read more...The world is subtle… and that’s why it’s beautiful | Phil Plait
There once was a time that we were good at this. I’m hopeful that it’s a skill we will again embrace. The …
Read more...Shareable: A Type of Favor
Mary Robinette Kowal has written an engaging short story (in three parts). For those of us who remember our typewriters, it’s a …
Read more...Former UConn Teammates Sue Bird, Diana Taurasi Remain Winning Combination – ESPN
I think it’s fair to say that Sue and Diana will always be linked (and I’d add Loz in there, too). Former …
Read more...Earth’s Atmosphere Top to Bottom | Infographic
While I love stuff like this, my inner geek did a dance of joy that it also included Godzilla (seriously). Earth’s Atmosphere …
Read more...Philip Zimbardo on “The Secret Powers of Time”
Interesting thoughts on the connection of societies and the way they perceive time. Philip Zimbardo on “The Secret Powers of Time” – …
Read more...On the Road with the Phoenix Mercury (Slam Online)
I’m old enough to remember when male professional athletes lived this life (though not the year-round play part). SLAM ONLINE | » …
Read more...New Terps Women’s Hoops Pledge Realizes Dream (Baltimore Sun)
Maryland has that effect on people. So does Coach B. I hope that Chloe Pavlech finds UM to be everything she wants …
Read more...The Toughest Fish on Earth… and in Space (via New Scientist)
The mummichog is one freakingly adaptable fish. Fresh water, salty, clean, polluted–it still keeps going, and going… via The toughest fish on …
Read more...The Sixth Extinction (ActionBioscience)
This isn’t a new article, but its relevance has continued to grow. I love that it was written by a paleontologist–it gives …
Read more...it seems to me…: I Hugged a Man in His Underwear. And I am Proud.
This has got to be one of the best things I’ve read in a very long time. Sometimes humans surprise you. it …
Read more...Bare Breasts vs. Neighbour’s ATV
I love it when people find creative, non-violent, and legal ways of solving a problem. Bare breasts vs. neighbour’s ATV – Canada …
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