-
Oops. Kony 2012 Cover the Night fails to move from the internet to the streets
The Kony 2012 Cover the Night campaign woke up to awkward questions on Saturday after activists failed to blanket cities with posters of the wanted Ugandan warlord, Joseph Kony. via guardian.co.uk Unfortunately, Luddites and naysayers will use this as a reason to poo-poo all internet activism. To which I say, SOPA protests.
-
We Already Have Our “Centrist”
I am sick of this “pox on both houses” outlook on American politics. People like Tom Friedman and other so-called “centrists” keep pining for this fantastical blend of today’s Republicans and Democrats. This idea is entirely flawed. The past four years have been characterized by deliberate Republican obstructionism with the expressed intent to hamstring our…
-
“I’m 24”: The Best Rap Video You’ll Ever Watch…
24 is a strange, strange birthday. Generally speaking, you’re out of college, yet you still feel young. You’re at the start of your career, yet everything around you is changing. Friends are getting married and settling down. Friends are going to grad school. Friends are moving away. You’re no longer on your parents insurance. Yet,…
-
My Scientific Debut
Today I gave my first-ever presentation on my research to the other the LLU graduate students and assembled faculty. Since I haven’t done this before, it was kind of my debut as a budding scientist, so I wanted to make a good impression. I spent a lot of time working on this presentation, which represents…
-
Developing a Unifying Theory of Alzheimer’s Disease
Monday Seminar presentation, April 16, 2012.
-
It’s time for a whole new Mittens!
I’m surprised how easily duped voters are (if not in fact, certainly in the eyes of the Romney campaign). His opinions on issues vacillate something like the following exchange: Primary Voter: I support voting rights for fetuses! Mitt: If there is one thing I know I support, it’s voting rights for fetuses. Primary Voter: Excellent,…
-
The Athlete by Howard Schartz and Beverly Ornstein | viz.
Fantastic series of images.
-
Unexpected Breezes
Starbucks and Chipotle are closed for Easter, but it’s a gorgeous day, so I’ve been working on their outdoor patio. The temperature is comfortable, if a little warm, so when a small breeze arose, I thought, “Oh, thank you, breeze.” Perhaps encouraged by my sentiment, the breeze continued, billowing and billowing. It caught some of…
Matter, Energy, and Life of Michaela A. Castello.