http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap140922.html
My favorite time of year officially arrives today.
Happy autumnal equinox!
Category: Musings
‘Pirate Speak’ Is A Myth Perpetuated By Disney
http://io9.com/pirate-speak-is-a-myth-perpetuated-by-disney-1636848384
Arrrrr! Say it isn’t so me matey.
But don’t let this stop you from participating in Speak Like A Pirate Day!
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Guest post by Kameron Hurley: Why I Stopped Writing About White People
I can relate to Kameron because I too grew up in a small rural town. I appreciate her efforts of breaking the writing mold and challenging us to be more inclusive.
How The Temperature In Each State Has Changed In The Last 118 Years
http://io9.com/how-the-temperature-in-each-state-has-changed-in-the-la-1634899212
I need to delve into this site deeper, but not on my smartphone. Those graphs need a larger format to be appreciated fully.
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That Time Stargate: Universe Hid Cryptographic Messages In Plain Sight
Now I wish I still had Stargate Universe on my DVR. Guess I’ll see if Netflix has it.
I should have stuck to my math guns. Cryptography is so cool!
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Article: Big solar storm heading toward Earth
Big solar storm heading toward Earth
http://www.cnn.com/2014/09/11/tech/innovation/solar-storm/
Should be here Saturday. Keep a flashlight handy.
Cakes Inspired by Literature
Hint hint: the Don’t Panic cake might be appropriate for my upcoming milestone birthday.
Countdown: three weeks from this Thursday
Ups and Downs of Reading Habits
I remembered to export my GoodReads book catalog earlier this week. I’ve been forgetful for several months and the hot topic at work lately has been DR (disaster recovery). So, practicing what I preach, I ‘backed up’ my book catalog to my computer. I began reviewing the data downloaded and a thought (almost a question) popped into my head. For the last five years, I’ve been averaging 100 books per year read. I pushed myself this year to reach that goal early, before my birthday in early October. My curious mind wanted to know how my reading format habits have changed over these last five years.
Why just five years? Continue reading “Ups and Downs of Reading Habits”
Modesitt on Ferguson
http://www.lemodesittjr.com/2014/08/26/ferguson/
‘… but a “them” versus “us” confrontation isn’t going to do much to improve things in Ferguson… or anywhere else.’
Can I get an ‘Amen!’ or ‘Hallelujah! ‘?
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Did You Know There Are Tests For Sarcasm Detection?
io9: “Did You Know There Are Tests of Sarcasm Detection?”
“… the way of most sarcasm tests. They’re meant to not just discover an inability to detect sarcasm, but sound out exactly what is wrong with someone’s understanding of the non-literal.”
— Esther Inglis-Arkell
“Next sarcastic comment in 3 … 2 … 1 …”
— Text on t shirt I recently purchased for my husband.
I’ve never had a problem with sarcasm or irony. According to my hubby, I have a problem with humor (as in lacking a sense of one). [Shrugs]
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