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Monthly Archives: April 2006
Boredom
It’s good for kids. Although they may not realize it. The article (in the Guardian) is less science, more droll social commentary. A nice interlude if you haven’t anything else to to, ha ha ha. Technorati Tags: boredom
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Rochester parking garage collapse
This is bad news. Two ramps of the South Avenue Parking garage collapsed yesterday. Rochester blogger Chuck Simmins was in the garage a few minutes before it happened and has a photo on his blog, here. Here’s the Democrat and … Continue reading
Posted in Rochester, New York
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Robert Wegman, R.I.P.
Passed away yesterday at Strong Memorial. Age 87. If you’re not from the Rochester area and have never been in a Wegman’s supermarket, this Washington Post article (registration required) provides a little background on who this guy was and what … Continue reading
Posted in Rochester, New York
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All a writer wants
“Good readers, and a bit of company in the evenings.” Yes. Quote by Chandrahas Choudhury, in the post he wrote to commemorate the one-year anniversary of his taking over The Middle Stage. Do click and read the piece; he has … Continue reading
Advice to write by
From Diana Peterfreund, who modestly titles her post “10 Things I Know About My Writing” — in reality it’s a generous share for aspiring fiction writers. Click here to read them all. My favorite: #7, “It’s a thousand times easier … Continue reading
Posted in Writing
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Time to merge online with bricks & mortar
A Dutch bricks & mortar bookseller has implemented Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology in two of its stores to help it manage inventory — and to help customers shop for books. I find both applications interesting, but it’s the latter … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Business, Technology
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You are who you hang with
Found this morning via Instapundit: a blog about neuroscience and metacognition written for lay people. I’ve just added it to my blogroll after reading a post there about a political blogger’s decision to close comments. The article argues, based on … Continue reading
Posted in Life, Science, Spirituality
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Luck takes more than luck
Last month, I posted about a study that looked at people who think they’re lucky. The study found that self-described “lucky†people don’t actually beat the odds in an objective sense. But because they tend to be extroverted and open, … Continue reading
Skunk Cabbage
If you live up in the Northeastern U.S., and get out into the country at all, you may have noticed that the skunk cabbage has begun to leaf out. It’s one of the earliest woodland plants to contribute any serious … Continue reading
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