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Twitter finally ‘clicks’ for David Pogue

By thecodepounder | Published February 12, 2009

David Pogue, technology columnist for the New York Times, Twiter? It’s What You Make It. Nice piece.

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Palin wrapup: I’m already tired of it all

By thecodepounder | Published September 4, 2008

There’s a pretty good (relatively speaking) article in the Wall Street Journal this morning on Sarah Palin. It’s essentially a PR piece, ignoring or downplaying many of the issues I find compelling, but does point out some of her good points.
While I think the label “reformer” is clearly misrepresentative, she has shown the ability [...]

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Apollo Astronaut Dr. Edgar Mitchell: Aliens really exist

By thecodepounder | Published July 24, 2008

Dr. Edgar Mitchell, Apollo 14 astronaut who walked on the Moon with Alan Shepard, and noted “paranormal” enthusiast* made his remarks concerning extraterrestrials during a radio interview Thursday in Birmingham, England.
 
* He is known to have conducted ESP experiments during the flight of Apollo 14. These were “private” experiments, meaning that NASA had no [...]

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The Tunguska Event 100 years later

By thecodepounder | Published June 30, 2008

100 years ago today, the Tunguska Event occurred.

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Atheism and faith

By thecodepounder | Published June 10, 2008

Reading an article on Atheist Revolution earlier, I noticed a link that I was only now able to follow. It is an article entitled Atheism Does NOT Require Faith. It was written back in January, but the author, VJACK, makes some very good points (as well as a very quotable quote that will [...]

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Scientists spot monkeys fishing along riverbanks

By thecodepounder | Published June 10, 2008

Scientists have discovered groups of macaque monkeys in Indonesia that fish along riverbanks.
The species had been known to eat fruit and forage for crabs and insects, but never before fish from rivers.

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D-Day +64

By thecodepounder | Published June 6, 2008

On this date in 1944 the Allied Invasion of Normandy began.

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Good one

By thecodepounder | Published May 8, 2008

An oldie, but goodie:
How many Creationists does it take to screw in a lightbulb?
Creationists don’t use lightbulbs. They prefer the Dark Ages!!
[via EvolutionBlog, er uh, !!!CreationBlog!!!]

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Astronauts rescued after Soyuz lands 260 miles off target

By thecodepounder | Published April 19, 2008

Three astronauts, a Russian, a South Korean and an American, were rescued by search crews after their Soyuz TMA-11 landed some 260 miles off target.  Apparently, the crew underwent greater than anticipated G-forces on re-entry as well.

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For the love of Brett Favre

By thecodepounder | Published March 5, 2008

Priceless:
If I could go backwards, I’d spin around the Earth–like Superman–and bring back Brett Favre.
– Frank Caliendo as John Madden, on the Bob and Tom Radio Show, Wednesday March 5, 2008.

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Ted Haggard: Gimme money, please.

By thecodepounder | Published September 19, 2007

I missed this last month, but it’s worth mentioning now. The Reverend Ted Haggard, fallen pastor and former president of the National Association of Evangelicals, is going back to school–and he needs your help. Hang on a sec while I grab my checkbook…
Ok. (yeah, right!)
Give generously, sheep, and don’t harbor one moments reservations. [...]

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