Remember this post from exactly two weeks ago, lamenting my lack of Internet access at home? First of all, I want to say thank you to everyone who replied to it (as well as those of you who didn't reply, but who asked me about it just the same). Most of you provided insights that I hadn't thought of before.

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First of all, I have a LOT to say, and I really hope I don't leave out anything significant. But more importantly, I hope I explain everything well enough and don't over-explain. Anyway, here we go.

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America asked Barack Obama about science, and Obama answered. From WIRED.

Man attempts suicide by shooting himself in the face -- and lives (WARNING: Graphic photo)

Clever political cartoon stolen from rhonan

Woman marries heart donor and recipient -- who both died

23 awesome license plates for computer geeks

"Star Trek: The Experience" closing down (*sob*)

Christian Bale and Kermit the Frog: Separated at birth?

How the heck could I NOT have heard of the TV show The Big Bang Theory?

On July 4th, teeebone and I ran some errands before starting our Independence Day festivities. One of the places we went to was Fry's Electronics. When we got back in his car, he happened to notice his odometer and proceeded to crack up. He then showed it to me, I paused for a second because that's how long it took me to get it. Then, I cracked up too ( Read more... )

But this time, I did! And I just had to share with you this link to the New York Times article about xkcd, along with its accompanying graphic!

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Sandra Day O'Connor is not jealous of husband's new relationship

Today In Science History (I just found this site today, as if by magic)

Chemistry = Physics + Mathematics! (from the above site)

Fantasia debuted on this day in 1940

A program that makes birthday cakes for kids in foster care