5.30.2005

From CoT: VDH rips the hypocrisy of privileged Anti-Westerners

VDH's Private Papers:Our Spoiled and Unhappy Global Elites

Sith has a shot at overtaking Titanic

I always get diverted by looking at All-Time Box Office totals. As a recovering baseball stat geek, I require that my numbers be examined in context, which is why I love the All-time Adjusted for Ticket Price Inflation list.

5.25.2005

Too much Star Trek fun

Memory Alpha is a collaborative project to create the most definitive, accurate, and accessible encyclopedia and reference for everything related to Star Trek. The database is organized in a WikiWiki structure, which allows an incredible level of interconnectedness and expansion.

5.19.2005

Chess & the Cold War

Prospect

All is forgiven George. Welcome back.

Revenge of the Sith is simply outstanding. I've been waiting for this movie my entire adult life. Star Wars has permeated everything. It is our mythology. After reading Kevin Smith's review a few weeks ago I started to get excited again. The critics have been incredibly positive, and they usually don't get science fiction. I skipped school (easier when you're the teacher) & we went to the noon showing. It was well worth it. I haven't stopped smiling all day.

5.11.2005

A fine list indeed...

Right Wing News (Conservative News and Views): "If I Could Only Read 20 Political Websites For The Next Year..."

Google ticks off the French. I'm in favor.

Wired News

Senate approves electronic ID card bill

CNET News.com

THE SCIENCE OF GENDER AND SCIENCE

Edge

Free Online Graph Paper / Grid Paper PDFs

This is geek nirvana here, just need slide rules - www.incompetech.com

NASA Developing Robots with Human Traits

Pretty much says it all NASA .

5.02.2005

Charter Schools Offer Incentives To Lure Students From Public Schools

TheDenverChannel.com - News

E=mc2 centenary survey

spiked-science

Who wouldn't want to take this class?

College course teaches students to brew medieval beer and make their own chain mail - The Johnsonian - History professor gets medival with hobby.

Solar cell implant may restore some sight for the blind

Surgeons implanted Artificial Silicon Retina (ASR) microchips in the eyes of five patients to treat vision loss caused by retinitis pigmentosa (RP) - link.