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  • Publish and Perish

    Not to not brag or nothin’, but you are now a friend/acquaintance/worshiper of a published scientific researcher. My first publication finally popped up on the internet recently (even though it was apparently published in 2007, the journal seems to be running behind or something). I’d like to keep this blog anonymous (at least as far…

  • Arthur C. Clarke, RIP

    Arthur C. Clarke died today (*). The man was a genius. I’ve only recently started reading his books, but his impact has been felt throughout my life. Nearly every piece of science fiction created since the 50s owes something to Clarke. More directly, seeing 2001: A Space Odyssey as a kid, even though I didn’t…

  • Book Review: 30 Minute Get Real Meals, by Rachael Ray

    When I moved out, I took all the cookbooks that V didn’t want. One of them was Rachael Ray’s “30 Minute Get Real Meals”. Running out of frozen TV dinners, I thumbed through it looking for something to cook. Here is the cover of the book: You can see from the fake uncomfortable smile that…