The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair that Changed America by Erik Larson
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1230. I turn on the light and write this. It is, for the 1st time this year, too hot to sleep. I have opened the windows, but the cold air blows from the south, into the bathroom. The air in my room is still. I have been reading A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius, book […]
For a long time now, 6 years in fact, I have been an active member of the grid.org distributed computing project. But now, the project has ended and they are closing down. I helped work on research into cancer, anthrax, proteome folding and smallpox. I do believe that this project and my contributions were helpful […]
It has been discussed before my penchant for doing the right things the wrong way, in a sense. Like using a map to hike up the wrong mountain. I pulled something similar today. I had to venture out to a bookstore to get the book for my book club this month. I wanted to get […]
Almost there - and this was was a bit of a surprise so soon. I thought it would take another 3-5 years. But I’m pretty excited for the sake of excitement!
Scientists, for the first time, have detected an extrasolar world that could harbor forms life as we know it. It’s a heavy planet, 1.5x the […]
So I took a few pictures in Vegas. Less than I’d have liked, overall, but there just didn’t seem to be the right time. Oh well. Of the ones I did take, I only think one of them came out real well. The others are all pretty flawed. I really don’t understand how the pros […]
I recognize the irony of this post given my immediate preceeding post is extolling the magic of Del Taco. But it would be hypocrisy only if I did not recognize the irony.
Last unasked question post was about the US Prison System. Today’s is about the US Farming System. It too is broken and never spoken […]
I love me the Del Taco. It’s probably my favorite fast food place. If you’re not familiar with Del Taco - they have something for everyone. Their fish tacos are really good. They have a ton of meatless options. Everything is made fresh. It can be cheap as hell. And if you want a hamburger […]
Spent the past weekend in Las Vegas. It was birthdays for a couple friends, and so most of my close friends were all heading out there. Against my better judgement, I eventually agreed to go. It was pretty much what I expected.
I’m don’t like to gamble and I really don’t have any money right now. […]
Heard a song on the radio today. An ad. For Keyes Woodland Hills Nissan. Sung to the tune of Frère Jacques.
Where is Nissan?
Where is Nissan?
Woodland Hills!
Woodland Hills!
Went on with more lyrics to match the tune - but by then my eardrums had started bleeding and I couldn’t catch what they were saying. Dear god help […]
If the media does anything, it’s cover science and law stories poorly. This is no exception.
Today’s decision by the SCOTUS on “partial-birth” (a legislative, not scientific or medical term) is one of the more convoluted and confusing rulings on the issue. Some feel it’s a narrow decision, others feel it’s a broad decision. Even the […]
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