The downside of wind farms

...birds continue to be slaughtered by wind turbines in a significant way. Some species, like the Tasmanian wedge-tailed eagle, are likely to become extinct as a result. And countries like Scotland, Spain, Italy etc. will lose their eagles altogether, among other species. Read More

Daylight

The evilest machination of unenlightened university administration I've had to face is finally over. 3 major exams, deadlines for a 20 page lab report of a semester long project and a 14 page research proposal on chemoautotrophy in deepwater Crenarchaeota all packed in the past 4 days. They probably think everyone uses the crack vending machines in the admin building. Well, it's all now safely vaulted in the crypt of retrospection and all that's left is an essay comparing the human translations of the kshatriya and bushido warrior codes. Maybe I'll find a sub-clause on dealings with illicitly fueled administrators.  

Anyway, on to shinier things, vacation approaches and looks to be as hallucinogenic as my life right now. An elaborate weekend of survival packing is in order and...why? why does my roommate listen to so much of Justin Timberlake's attacks on music?   ...figuring out how to defy gravity and airport balances.

U.S. Dedicates $64 Billion To Undermining Gates Foundation Efforts

WASHINGTON, DC—The Bush Administration unveiled a new $64 billion
spending package Monday for a joint CIA–Pentagon program aimed at
neutralizing the Bill Melinda Gates Foundation's global
humanitarian network....read more

honest food

mysterious purple-sand pot

All hail the mysterious purple sand pot! (Also comes with a 'usual' purple sand pot)

Is that a compass in your nose?

Magnetite - life's interface with the geomagnetic field. Here's an article that might make you think twice before playing with electromagnets.





CIT seems to be doing some rather odd research. Does this mean I'll be able to use souvenir fridge magnets as fashion accessories?