Tag: science
member name: Ian Thorpe
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November 13, 2007 12:19 PM EST --
Don't you get tired of all the "findings" published by "scientists" that eith tell us something we already knew, or report something so idiotic we are left wondering why we invest . . .
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November 10, 2007 11:29 AM EST --
Munching my brunch of scrambled free range eggs on wholemeal bread and sipping my fair trade Orange Juice yesterday, I sumbled upon a TV show in which a “western” Feng Shui expert was . . .
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March 10, 2008 12:03 PM EDT --
To be published this week, a new scientific study of sleeplessness lists amongst its findings that one common cause of sleeplessness is watching a television news bulletin before going to bed.
The . . .
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March 14, 2008 03:42 PM EDT --
This is a story I posted on Boggart Blog three years ago, before I was at Gather. I exhume it now because a) its funny; b) the phenomenon is happening again I hear.
Wild life experts around . . .
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April 11, 2008 12:14 PM EDT --
Thinking Outside The Bubble
Readers who prefer a larger typeface with more whitespace between lines may like to read this article at Greenteeth Multi Media The link opens the page in . . .
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November 08, 2007 01:15 PM EST --
The bacon sandwich (or butty) to the British is not so much a snack as a national treasure. Slices of grilled bacon topped with ketchup or brown sauce laid between two slices of bread . . .
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July 25, 2008 11:43 AM EDT --
A proposal put forward by a team of behavioural scientists at Cardiff University suggests the city should solve its binge drinking problem by redesigning streets so they are more user . . .
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March 11, 2009 12:28 PM EDT --
Although we seem to have got rid of the plagiarism police from here I'll just mention this post first appeared on my UK comedy news site Boggart Blog . The real reason for my doing this . . .
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April 09, 2008 12:25 PM EDT --
Part 1 of 2 on the question that has kept scientists arguing for years - mostly because it belongs in the realm of philosophy. Lots of humour is this take on the topic.
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April 22, 2008 11:38 AM EDT --
Cloned beef is on the way, it is safe to eat but is it necessary?
The first beef from cattle that have been cloned rather than bred conventionally will be hitting supermarket shelves in the U.S.A within . . .
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June 03, 2008 10:38 AM EDT --
A great new idea for saving the planet didn't emerge last week. Instead a great idea for making lots of money by using lots of precious resources and lots of energy was presented as a breakthrough in . . .
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March 18, 2008 02:17 PM EDT --
What's the difference between a Christian and a stockbroker?
The stockbroker knows he's lying
Jesus died on the cross for your sins.
So why beat yourself up with guilt? Enjoy your . . .
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March 26, 2008 01:41 PM EDT --
A LARGE PRINT version of this is available at Greenteeth Multi Media Follow the link to open the pager in a new window. A button is provided to close the Greenteeth window and return you . . .
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May 07, 2008 01:42 PM EDT --
When it is late but you are not sleepy, that is the time a documentary about a bunch of religious nutters is very welcome.
Last night was such a time for me and luckily Channel 4 obliged with a program . . .
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September 09, 2006 01:24 PM EDT --
I just resurrected this article, changed the first paragraph which was obsolete and added a new link to an article by another writer on a sililar theme down at the end and posted it to some extra . . .
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March 31, 2008 12:32 PM EDT --
Part 3 of the Series A Short History of Abortion and Contraception.
Read earlier parts first: Part 1 Cavewomen and Contraception Part 2 Bronze Age Birth Control
Readers who prefer LARGER . . .
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April 02, 2008 11:38 AM EDT --
Part 4 and conclusion of the Series A Short History of Abortion and Contraception.
Read earlier parts first: Part 1 Cavewomen and Contraception Part 2 Bronze Age Birth Control Part 3 . . .
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March 22, 2009 12:14 PM EDT --
Earlier this month my friend Sheryl O posted an article bemoaning the parlous state of science education in the United States. To give Shezza a little comfort and because Gather needs more silliness . . .
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March 28, 2008 12:45 PM EDT --
TO READ Part 1 first follow this link
IF YOU PREFER to read long articles in larger print with more whitespace follow THIS LINK
WARNING: In this article I will mention from time to . . .
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February 05, 2008 12:03 PM EST --
Some time ago my dear friend Sandy Knauer drew my attention to a quasi-religious organisation named Quiverfull. Sandy wanted me to have a shot at writing a satirical article ridiculing these idiots whose . . .
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