Monthly Archives: June 2008

I'm not just a smart ass, I'm evolutionarily superior

Posted on June 22, 2008 by Pete

Yes. I made an adverb out of evolution. Get over it. Read this article from a Cornell anthropologist that details how sarcasm may have been a survival trait over the years. Her example seems a little far fetched, but the notion … Continue reading →

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And now, the contest (or Pete's sick mind game, part three)

Posted on June 21, 2008 by Pete

Over the past couple of days, I’ve asked everyone to first pick a universe in which they would like to live. Then, I asked everyone to pick one character to have dinner with, to discuss whatever you’d wish. Now, for … Continue reading →

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The View from Oklahoma City…

Posted on June 20, 2008 by Pete

…is muggy, but the stars sure are brighter here. Correction; I’m just outside of Oklahoma City, so I’m without light pollution or smog. My parents still enjoy somewhat rural living with pretensions of suburbia, so this is a little bit … Continue reading →

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Did the Mars Rover strike gold (ice)?

Posted on June 20, 2008 by Pete

NASA scientists say it could be! “These little clumps completely disappearing over the course of a few days, that is perfect evidence that it’s ice,” Smith said. “There had been some question whether the bright material was salt. Salt can’t … Continue reading →

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Now pick a fictional character you want to have dinner with…

Posted on June 19, 2008 by Pete

There’s a method to my madness, trust me. Now that you’ve given me a universe that you want to live in, pick a fictional character that you’d like to have a quiet dinner with. Do you go the romantic route, … Continue reading →

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Penny Arcade one of the top 50 Web sites?

Posted on June 19, 2008 by Pete

You can make it happen. Time magazine is sponsoring the rankings. If you like what Tycho and Gabe do, slide that bar up just a little. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, run, do not walk, to their … Continue reading →

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Pick your universe

Posted on June 18, 2008 by Pete

If you absolutely had to live in a universe created by another, where would that be?  Since most good stories center around conflict, pick your universe carefully. The world of Star Wars is always at war. Popular fantasy settings like … Continue reading →

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You can dance if you want to…

Posted on June 18, 2008 by Pete

For all you Star Wars fans out there…

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Quick Hits

Posted on June 17, 2008 by Pete

Romanians elect (un)dead mayor The Dracula legend appears to be alive and well in Romania, where a small village elected their recently dead incumbent candidate Mayor to keep his competitor out of the office. We thought politics in the US were bad! No … Continue reading →

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It started with the "Now Reading" plug-in being broken…

Posted on June 16, 2008 by Pete

…and ended with my theme being broken. Kate did an excellent job fixing the site while I was at work today and unavailable to do so myself. Until the theme is fixed, we’ll probably stick with this one for a … Continue reading →

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