Triumph of the Cyborg Composer
David Cope’s software creates beautiful, original music. Why are people so angry about that? A great exploration of one man, computers, and …
Read more...Lessons of a $618,616 Death
“The documents revealed an economic system in which the sellers don’t set the prices and the buyers don’t know what they are. …
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A Musical WTF: TROLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLO
There just are no words. Really. No words. (video) TROLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLO. More info at NowPublic: Edward Anatolevich Hill ‘Trololo’ Vocaliz Video Builds Viral Buzz …
Read more...Jacques Rogge’s IOC No Advocate For Women Athletes
His gender and regional biases have been (sadly) increasingly apparent over the years. Jacques Rogge’s IOC no advocate for women athletes – USATODAY.com.
Read more...Nix Women’s Hockey? Jacques Rogge Sounds Sexist
Actually, with a resume of softball- and women’s ski-jump- nixing, he’s acting sexist, too. There are many lopsided sports in the Olympics, …
Read more...Eclipse Photograph Exposes Details of Both Sun and Moon
This is one of the coolest astronomical photos I’ve seen. Eclipse Photograph Exposes Details of Both Sun and Moon: Scientific American Gallery.
Read more...Wait, how big is NASA’s budget again?
A graphic sometimes gives you better info than hearing the numbers. Wait, how big is NASA’s budget again? | Bad Astronomy | Discover …
Read more...Uses for Aluminum Foil – Aluminum Foil Recycled
Here are some ways to get the most mileage — and most value for your money — from your aluminum foil by …
Read more...15 Ways Science Will Kill Us All
I love science. I also love satire and prudent caution. 15 Ways Science Will Kill Us All.
Read more...Rape-aXe: The Anti-Rape Condom
Let’s just hope this isn’t the only protection available when in the throws of mutual ardor. Some nasty accidents could ensue. Rape-aXe: The …
Read more...The Reality of the American Middle Class’ Decline Since 1970
A lengthy, but important, examination of the adjusted-for-inflation economic reality of what used to be a healthy American middle class. (via Daily …
Read more...10 Things Netbooks Still Do Better Than an iPad
For lightweight portable computing, I’m still going with netbooks, for now. 10 Things Netbooks still do better than an iPad | Crave – …
Read more...Rose Tremain: Why Writers Are “Waiters”
Writers live their lives twice over. In our minds, the moment-to-moment present is forever being sorted, sifted and stored for its second …
Read more...Ultimate Cheat Sheet Colllection
A nifty set of cheat sheets for developers. 40 Must Have Cheat Sheets for effective Web Designers – tripwiremagazine.com.
Read more...Female Athletes: An Unspoken Sisterhood | BlogHer
Totally important. Female Athletes: An Unspoken Sisterhood | BlogHer.
Read more...What Slime Molds And Subways Have In Common, According to Scientists
Science (and slime molds) can just be so cool, sometimes. What Slime Molds And Subways Have In Common, According to Scientists – biology …
Read more...How Conservatives Ruined Government, Enriched Themselves, And Beggared The Nation
Discussion between Bill Moyers and Thomas Frank. Sort of like listening to a liberal version of Fox News. Still, some very valid …
Read more...What You Need Before You Query
Talent, as usual, appreciated but not always necessary. Janet Reid, Literary Agent: What you need before you query.
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