Monthly Archives: January 2006

Check this out before your next argument

Posted on January 25, 2006 by Kirsten

The graphics are nothing to write home about, but what a useful site this is: a “virtual lab” designed to familiarize users with “the basic concepts of critical thinking.” The site combines definitions (e.g. inductive reasoning, deductive reasoning) with exercises … Continue reading →

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I figured out what pets are good for!

Posted on January 25, 2006 by Kirsten

Keeping the other pets in line! I hit a major milestone in the household dog training today: my Corgi discovered alien-cat up on the kitchen counter and barked madly until I came to see what was going on, and then, … Continue reading →

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So you wanna write a novel

Posted on January 25, 2006 by Kirsten

Chick lit novelist Mary Castillo is blogging about games would-be writers play. Example: The more we talk about how we want to write a book, or how we just can’t seem to get into the characters, or whatever, the more … Continue reading →

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Getting to knooooow yooogle

Posted on January 25, 2006 by Kirsten

Here’s an article about Google. Useful profile, balanced, accessible to non-technical types. Closing paragraph: Putting all this together, we reach the conclusion that, on the one hand, Google is cool. On the other hand, Google has the potential to destroy … Continue reading →

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Hats off

Posted on January 25, 2006 by Kirsten

. . . to Rochester blogger Zubalove, who has begun assembling info on NY State Medicaid costs. Technorati Tags: New York State Medicaid costs

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The great Google finally bows

Posted on January 25, 2006 by Kirsten

I’ve been wondering where they stood in the global hegemony. Now we know. Below the Chinese government. But here’s another question: would they turn over those search records to the US Justice Department if refusing would cost them the US … Continue reading →

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The end is near.

Posted on January 24, 2006 by Kirsten

At Harry’s Place, an urgent call to evict anyone, anyone but George Galloway from the UK reality show “Big Brother.” I dunno. I think it may be time to say bye bye. Our lexicon has been enriched, and given the … Continue reading →

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Mind meld

Posted on January 24, 2006 by Kirsten

A few days ago, I wrote about some research that suggests that men’s behavior can be affected by hormonal changes in a woman’s body. So, okay. Appropriating another person’s bio-active chemicals has an effect on one’s own biochemistry. But get … Continue reading →

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Side benefit of Google Earth

Posted on January 24, 2006 by Kirsten

Now we know what the Aussies are really up to.

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Who needs ANWR?

Posted on January 23, 2006 by Kirsten

Think globally. Drill locally.

Posted in Rochester, New York | 1 Comment