20 Nov 2010

Saturday Art: Princeton University’s Art of Science 2010 Gallery

Here’s a look at Princeton University’s Art of Science 2010 Gallery; it’s the fourth annual exhibition of works hosted by the school which examines the insection between science and art.

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19 Nov 2010

Watercooler – Glow-In-the-Dark and Wi-Fried Trees

Wi-Fried glow-in-the-dark trees are on my mind; what’s on yours tonight?

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17 Nov 2010

Get Outside and Stargaze! Leonid Shower Tonight

Tonight/early Thursday morning marks the peak of the annual Leonid meteor shower. Did you see anything?

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15 Nov 2010

Angry Mom and the Daughter-Groping Government [UPDATE]

It’s absolutely disgusting that we’ve been systematically treated like criminals in our own country. But I’m even more appalled that I can do little to keep my children safe from this increasingly intrusive government. They are completely undermining my rights as a parent through their fundamental disregard for my need to keep my child and their privacy safe, demanding that I let my child be scanned and groped in public airports.

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13 Nov 2010

Watercooler – Fascism: It’s What’s for Breakfast in the UK

The U.S. isn’t the only country suffering from corporatism run amok in the halls of government.

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11 Nov 2010

Border Dispute: Google Maps Didn’t Screw Up; Dept. of State Did

Apparently it’s very easy to buy into the “Google is Evil” mantra and replicate a bad meme far too many other media folk have already replicated. Why hasn’t anyone bothered to find out why Department of State is giving out bad border data?

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11 Nov 2010

Editorial Note: How to Write an Effective Post

MyFDL has a number of newer community members, including folks who are writing blog posts for the first time. Let’s look at how to write an effective blog post for their benefit, and as a refresher for more seasoned bloggers among us.

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09 Nov 2010

Watercooler – $312 Billion Paid out in 2009 by Governments to Fossil Fuels

How should we handle the disparity in subsidies between fossil fuel and renewable energy sources?

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07 Nov 2010

BPA’s Bad for Humans, but Why Is U.S. Studying Chinese Workers’ Exposure?

We know plastic additive Bisphenol A is bad for humans, although we’re still learning more about its effects on humans. But why is the U.S. spending tax dollars on studying Chinese workers’ exposures?

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06 Nov 2010

BPA’s Bad for Humans, but Why Is U.S. Studying Chinese Workers’ Exposure?

We know plastic additive Bisphenol A is bad for humans, although we’re still learning more about its effects on humans. But why is the U.S. spending tax dollars on studying Chinese workers’ exposures?

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