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The Scientist appreciates Art

Posted in New York, art, astronomy, personal, picture on December 30, 2008 | 3 Comments »

A few days ago, I went to the Museum of Modern Art with some friends and had a fantabulous time! I’ve known these two since we were froshies in college. One majored in theatre, the other in art and marketing. So the scientist was among people of culture, and I love learning from them. (The [...]

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Plans, the Earth, and Skeptics

Posted in environment, science, skeptic on December 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

*pokes head from out of hiding* Yes, I actually took a vacation this vacation, from most everything. I certainly needed it! I’m still running around the Northeast for a few more days, then it’s off to URSI for my first ever conference talk! Luckily, that’s over on the first day, so I can relax and [...]

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Skeptical Finances

Posted in economics, skeptic on December 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

This week, while visiting family, I’m making my first trip to a financial planner. Grad students don’t make much, but science grad students do better than most, and I’m in that “quarter-life stage” where I should start thinking about doing something more useful with my little bit of money other than have it sitting in [...]

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Merry Christmas!

Posted in Doctor Who, holiday, religion on December 25, 2008 | 5 Comments »

I know it’s so not-PC to say Christmas, especially around atheists, but as far as I’m concerned, I love my secular Christmas traditions! I’ve been saying Happy Holidays all season, since I prefer that greeting and to be all inclusive, but today, I’ll say it… Merry Christmas! And, for those of you in the land [...]

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Happy Earthrise Anniversary!

Posted in astronauts, history, picture, space on December 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

40 years ago today, humans saw for the first time the Earth rise over the horizon of the Moon. The astronauts of Apollo 8, Frank Borman, Jim Lovell, and William Anders, because the first humans to escape Earth and actually orbit another body of the solar system. And they snapped this iconic picture: Read more [...]

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An invitation…

Posted in atheist, religion on December 23, 2008 | 2 Comments »

I got this message in my YouTube inbox the other day, probably in response to my old and only video in response to the Blasphemy Challenge (no I won’t link to it, I hate myself on video!) Just saying… Jesus is Alpha and Omega the Begining and the End. No one comes to the Father [...]

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CVille Skeptics on Blogger!

Posted in Charlottesville, blogs, skeptic on December 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

Like I mentioned earlier, I recently attended the first Charlottesville Skeptics MeetUp. It was lots of fun! People came with all kinds of backgrounds and ideas for the club, but all with the theme of being skeptical of the supernatural. It was quite comforting to be among like-minded folks, but people with such diverse stories! [...]

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Everyday Skepticism

Posted in blogs, skeptic on December 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

One of the most important ways to spread skeptical, critical thinking is by word of mouth. Discussing the paranormal and pseudo-science with your friends and family, pointing out local examples of credulous thinking, and honing your own critical thinking skills are all part of the fun of being a skeptic. Now, you can share your [...]

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Carnival of… Tree Lobsters?

Posted in astronomy, blogs, carnival, fun, space on December 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

I’m back in NYC for the holidays! I know what I’ll be doing to relax… reading the Carnival of Space #84 at Next Big Future. And introducing everyone to tree lobsters.

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Geomagnetic Reversal

Posted in 2012, earth, magnetic field, science, space on December 18, 2008 | 4 Comments »

I received a text message from a family member yesterday asking “Did you ever hear of the polar shift?” Intrigued, I replied that I did, and guessing where this was going, added that, no, we were not in for a doomsday event in the near future. Today, I was able to follow up with a [...]

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