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By bruce42, 9 January, 2007

Choose the New PBS Science Show

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From PBS|Science ::

Watch and Weigh In Here’s the experiment: Throughout January, PBS will broadcast three new science programs. Only one program will become a regular science series on PBS. We want you to help us decide. Watch the programs on your PBS station or, beginning January 1st, visit the companion sites below to watch each pilot show. Then tell us what you think!

By slackfiend, 3 August, 2006

When evolution is outlawed...

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Well, I reckon Kansanians can evolve once again. New Scientist I guess 'science,' with its world of 'observable facts' is starting to reassert itself. I don't live in Kansas, nor do I intend to, but the news that the State School Board will be losing its anti-evolution majority makes me feel as if the world suddenly became a bit saner. Welcome to the 21st century, Kansas. It's kinda nice here. God, I love evolution. I'm feeling a second opposable thumb coming on any minute now.
By Pioneer, 31 January, 2006

I Like Ethanol

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Finally, someone has figured out that ethanol is a good thing (besides the edible type). As someone who commutes to work 350+ miles a week I would welcome the opportunity to burn 100% ethanol in my car! Below is a link to a CNN article on the subject. CNN on Ethanol
By Pioneer, 12 January, 2006

iPod Compatible PANTS!

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What is this world coming to? Now we need compatible pants to do things....WTF? Is that a joystick in your pocket or are you just happy to see me? iPod Pants As long as we are making pants jokes, here is an e-mail I got the other day... the subject says it all!

Top 25 Lines in Star Wars that Can Be Improved by Substituting the word "Pants"

1. A tremor in the pants. The last time I felt this was in the presence of my old master.

By bruce42, 6 October, 2005

Alt Fuels

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Alternative fuels are making waves in Iowa thanks in part to the efforts of Federal Senate leaders such as Charles Grassley. I may disagree with Grassley on a number of social issues, but I have to respect the efforts he has made to improve the environment for alternative energy technologies.

By bruce42, 21 August, 2005

Windiz Update

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Windiz Update provides an alternative update service for users of Microsoft operating systems. Quoting their list of reasons to use the service:

 * No personally identifiable information is collected from your computer.

* No more unwanted spyware -- Microsoft Internet Explorer can finally be removed from your computer (if that were possible).

* It lists just the updates you need. If an update has been superceded by a newer one, it will not ask you to install the older one.

By bruce42, 17 April, 2005

Cracks and Checks

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It's been a while since my last entry and I am regretting it. The past couple of weeks have definitely been interesting and of course, there is much to report. I guess I should start with shop news. I delved further into the world of bowl turning, and so far it has been quite the education. I have been experimenting with green wood turning, and while I love this technique, it has one major drawback; the wood cracks and splits terribly if it isn't properly cured.

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