Interestingly, no medical studies were referenced either, other than studies on the effects on test subjects. No mention of the benefits to glaucoma and chemo patients. View this post on Google+
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One good thing to come out of the news that Bill Nye will debate the "Creationist Museum's" Ken Ham is that the old sketches from "Almost Live!" are getting play. Here's a bit called "Speed Walker" that took me on a nostalgic, but fast, stroll down Memory Lane. Heel-toe! I lived in Seattle during the show's run; it was a lot funnier than that era's Saturday Night Live was most weeks, although the humor in the best sketches depended on local knowledge. I heard that no matter who "wins" the debate, the museum benefits; makes me want to donate to…
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Time for the annual Lirty Dies rendition View this post on Google+
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Listening to the annual Capitol Steps show on WBEZ – check local public radio listings. We saw them live a few years ago, they're awesome. http://capsteps.com View this post on Google+
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Combined this with the simple carbonara pasta from the same site and it was an awesome winter meal. Sautéed Kale with Smoked Paprika The best sautéed kale you will ever taste. Seasoned with smoked paprika and crushed chile pepper flakes. View this post on Google+
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Crooks and Liars, on the new Pope: They probably weren’t hired for their introspection, but it’s still a little startling when you see how little responsibility Beltway media types take for pushing austerity politics. It’s interesting, I think, that the Beltway newsreaders (and certain ultra-conservative cardinals) are so enthusiastic about Pope Francis and his concern for the poor — without a moment’s introspection about their own part in enabling the politicians and policies that somehow always benefit the members of their own class and kick poor people in the teeth. Via Crooks and Liars
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Finally got iTunes to mostly copy my music over from the laptop via an external hard drive, mostly following this method (but also having to go in and choose a folder). And scrobbling is working, too. Now to see if the new iPhone recognizes this library…
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We also were underwhelmed by the Hobbit movie: David had to put up with my grumbling every time something non-canonical was on screen. Smaug, though, was awesome. And terrifying. So, “Hobbit 2″ was… disappoi… | ***Dave Does the Blog So, “Hobbit 2″ was… disappointing. Not bad, but not nearly as good as I wanted it to be. Pondering how. Share!MoreGoogle+ Dave Hill View this post on Google+
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My favorite saint. In a Godward direction: Saint Nicholas Saint Nicholas of Myra is the patron of children, sailors, and pawnbrokers — as well as many another town or nation. No wonder he is considered a jolly saint, to be patron to such a jolly bunch. Many legends surround him, including calming storms, reviving pickled boys, and saving girls from … View this post on Google+