I just listened to a podcast that brought together several libertarian and liberal thinkers to discuss their common beliefs. Some speakers talked seriously about working together practically, voting and campaigning for the same candidates. Of course, Libertarians have been supporters of the Republican party for a long time. Without agreeing with the whole Republican platform, […]
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An Army Marches on its Stomach
Walking along with my to-go lunch in hand, it occurred to me how heavy the bag was. Probably a good pound or more. Man, I thought, we sure are inefficient machines. According to Einstein and the rest, the amount of atoms in my lunch should be able to power a human for a hell of […]
Facebook Isn't For Everything
I like Facebook for checking out what my friends and formerly long-lost acquaintances are up to. I look at pictures and read status updates. Occasionally, I comment on people’s pictures or status updates. It’s great. But I don’t think that everything belongs on Facebook. Here’s a status and comment thread I read today. I changed […]
Pretty Astronomy
“From the Earth to the Universe” is a collection of beautiful astronomical images. Twelve good ones are highlighted at Seed magazine. Or you can see many more from the collection itself.
More Skeptics
This little video about good science vs. nonscience has some real gems. To paraphrase (so that I don’t have to remember the exact wording): In science, we have to keep track of the misses as well as the hits. Astrologists, psychics, etc., just keep track of the hits (that is, the things they claim that […]
Lemme Just Hold Your Wallet
Skeptic magazine online links to a video of a con in action. The Pigeon Drop.
Christmas
Since we don’t know when Jesus was born, it’s ok to pick a sort of random day to celebrate as his birthday. Tomorrow is that day! So Merry Christmas to all Christian readers of weeklyrob!
Maccabees Rule!
We’re right in the middle of Channukah, and I await your gifts. Don’t ask me how to spell Channukah. It’s a transliteration, and it’s spelled all kinds of wacky ways. I read one guy’s comment online that he thought that the CH signified a mix of Hanukah and Christmas. Not so, I assure you. The […]
Technology Increasing Social Interaction
Two great uses for the Internet. 1. meetup.com : This is a site dedicated to getting people to meet up and do stuff that they like to do. For example, do you like, or have an interest in science, BBQ, sewing, reading, blues, cycling, Spanish, or formula one racing? Are you a homesick Aussie expat, […]
Dose of Truth
Does this bowl of guac make me look fat? BBC online gives us a short list of medical myths. * I’ve been saying for a long time (to disbelieving parents) that it’s a myth that sugar makes kids hyperactive. Gee, your kid is all crazy after eating birthday cake? Surprise, he was at a birthday […]