From Merriam-Webster ‘Ask the Editors’
As the son of two lexicographers I enjoyed this.
Also see Why Is There an X in Xmas?
Xmas v Christmas
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Venus Has a Moon?
How the anti-vaccination groups work
Blogger Who Fought Against Anti-Vaccine Group is Under Attack
Some of you may have met Elyse: She has been to Convergence the last two years.
As most of you you know, mia_mcdavid and I have two autistic sons. Both received all the usual childhood vaccinations. mia_mcdavid and I are certain that this was the right thing to do and have no regrets about it.
A little backyard astronomy
Monday Night Irish Class, December 6, 2010
Irish Class, December 6, 2010
Rang Gaeilge, 6ú lá Mí na Nollag 2010
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Scéal Grinn
An Fear A Bhí i gCónaí Faoi Dheifre Agus Ar Deireadh
A Climate Urban Legend
Coldest Winter in 1000 Years Cometh – not.
This claim circulates in the internet and in many mainstream media as well: Scientists have allegedly predicted the coldest winter in 1,000 years for Europe. What is behind it? Nothing – no scientist has predicted anything like it. A Polish tabloid made up the story. An interesting lesson about today´s media.
Scientists and Crackpots.
The Truth Is Out There : The Last Word On Nothing
“Here’s the deal,” he [the scientist] went on. “What we’re doing is weirder and more interesting than anything you’re already imagining.”
That argument, too, went nowhere. But it was worth a try, I think, because it’s the truth.
Happy Birthday
To my dear wife mia_mcdavid!
Why people should learn statistics
From Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal Via Skepchick.
Monday Night Irish Class, November 29, 2010
Irish Class, November 29, 2010
Rang Gaeilge, 29ú lá Mí na Samhna 2010
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This was an all-class session, filled with quizzes and games. Not much formal instruction.
One of the quiz answers:
Ní itheann sí go minic, sin é a fáth go bhfuil sí tanaí.
struck close to home.
From Hilbert Space to Dilbert Space, and beyond 