Monthly Archives: September 2011

It’s A Good Week For Science

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Sam Kornstein

1. So long, and thanks for all the quarks 2. Spaceships 3. Surprise! U.S. might meet its climate targets

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Flying Squirrel Man

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Sam Kornstein

Via James Fallows. This is quite ridiculous:

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Ryan Adams’ Ashes & Fire

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Sam Kornstein

Streaming on NPR.

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Jeff Tweedy (Wilco) “Covers” the Black Eyed Peas

Posted on September 24, 2011 by Sam Kornstein

These are awesome: Jeff Tweedy recites “My Humps” from Jasmine Davila on Vimeo.

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Where are all of our photos?

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Sam Kornstein

Really?:

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The Magic of Truth & Lies

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Sam Kornstein

This is worth a watch:

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Good Reads

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Sam Kornstein

1. How Google Translator Works 2. The World’s Largest Employers 3. Our Rare-Earths Conundrum 4. A Clever New Personal Turbine 5. The First Ever Spaceship Factory 6. Netflix Looks Desperate 7. Finally, Pay by Phone 8. Remember These Sites? Here’s … Continue reading →

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Black Bears!

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Sam Kornstein

The last park I visited this summer was Great Smoky Mountain National Park. It’s not the biggest park, or the most visually impressive, but it was by far one of my favorites. Filled with green rolling mountains, streams, and thick … Continue reading →

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“A Shaved Llama. That is all.”

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Sam Kornstein

Via Grandiloquent Bloviator.

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Roundabouts

Posted on September 18, 2011 by Sam Kornstein

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