Defense against Ancient Virus Opened Door to HIV
Posted by Jo | Filed under Books, In the news
This is an interesting article on Digg. I have to wonder what effect genetic engineering will have on our species in the future. And what about modern medicine? Think about it. Many people survive today and produce children when they would have had no chance to even one hundred years ago. How will those changes [...]
New Ultra-Mobile PC: Ideal for Writers?
Posted by Jo | Filed under In the news
Finally, a (relatively) cheap laptop that weighs less than 2 pounds! Check this out and this.
I’ve been looking for something like this to carry with me, particularly on the weekends. My laptop is just a little large and heavy, and once it’s in its case, it’s practically a piece of luggage. I’ve looked at some [...]
Top 20 scientific myths of all time.
Posted by Jo | Filed under In the news
I believe I’ve heard each of these at one time or another, and I have to say I’ve believed a few of them.
As for number 2 (the direction water drains), I’m not sure even still. I’ve known people who SWORE that it did spin the opposite direction south of the equator. That, of course, begs [...]
Why Europeans are getting taller and taller, and Americans aren’t
Posted by Jo | Filed under Creativity, In the news
This is an interesting article, particularly if you’re interested in creating alien races. People in the Netherlands are growing taller (six feet one is the average for men). The article points out that it’s probably because they lead healthier lives and have better nutrition.
When I read about alien races, I like to understand why they’re [...]
Inspiration for a new alien, or a planter
Posted by webmaster | Filed under Creativity, In the news
Meet the “Star Nosed Mole.” Imagine taking a mole, ripping off its head and gluing a flower on in its place. Got it?
If you’re interested in writing science fiction or fantasy, this is one oddball critter that might inspire you to create a headless race of your own. Or maybe a creature with four arms [...]
Giant ice shelf snaps free from Canada’s Arctic
Posted by webmaster | Filed under Creativity, In the news
“A giant ice shelf the size of 11,000 football fields has snapped free from Canada’s Arctic, leaving a trail of icy boulders floating in its wake.”
This is an interesting article for anyone interested in climate change (and if you’re not, you really should be). Of course, there are lots of story ideas you can glean [...]
Horror or Humor, Depends on how you look at it.
Posted by Jo | Filed under In the news
I read an article a few days ago about people in Turkey being required to vote, and I couldn’t help wonder about how that would work in the U.S.
Let’s pause to mull that over, shall we?
Objectivity is an illusion
Posted by Jo | Filed under In the news
Here’s an article about Fox running a special this weekend about radical Islam and its desire to attack the US. The twist here is that this serves, in the author’s mind, as “proof” that Fox isn’t objective.
Does anyone still believe any media outlet IS objective?
Some, of course, will argue that they try to maintain objectivity, [...]
Good Dog!
Posted by Jo | Filed under In the news
Link: CNN.com – Witnesses: Dog cared for abandoned baby – May 9, 2005.
As a pet lover, I enjoyed this story. It’s sad to think of babies abandoned by their parents — and abandoned to a miserable death at that. This little girl was very lucky, thanks to a dog with more that enough mothering instinct.
Star Wars Movie
Posted by Jo | Filed under In the news
Link: KATU 2 – Portland, Oregon.
Well, I would be remiss if I didn’t mention the new Star Wars movie. How many of you will be taking off work early to go?
Me? probably…
