Types of Nerds - (USA)
The term “nerd” has been used to describe several different types of people with vastly different interests. Here are several types of nerds: Computer nerd : Computer nerds are the nerds that are really good with computers. They’re hobbies include computer writing software, building computers, hacking, etc. They spend most of their free time doing something with. Gamer nerd: Gamer nerds spend all of their free time playing video games, computer games, online games, or role playing games http://purpleslinky.com/humor/types-of-nerds/
Yellowstone Supervolcano and the President - (USA)
I majored in geology in college. Never did anything with it beyond that (didn’t want to move to Houston or Riyadh or become an academic) but it helped to satisfy some childhood rock-collecting obsessions, allowed me to be outdoors a lot and smash things with hammers and I got to hang out with some very cool people, several of whom are still good friends. Beyond the 101 level, the discipline is definitely not ‘rocks for jocks’. It forces one to think through complex, multi-dimensional* proble http://newine.wordpress.com/2009/08/08/yellowstone-supervolcano-and-the-presiden/
What If All Atheists Left America? - (USA)
What would happen if all atheists left America?* All fields of science would be less progressive and suffer from significant personnel shortages. This would include all the general and specialized sciences of:Chemistry, Astronomy, Earth sciences, Environmental sciences, Biology, Anthropology, Psychology, Philosophy, Health sciences and many others.* Not all atheists are scientists. Many of us are in the entertainment business, radio and performing arts, too. I’m quite sure that Bill Maher, Set http://proudatheists.wordpress.com/2009/08/09/what-if-all-atheists-left-america/
San Diego California – Six Fun And Almost Free Outdoor Activities - (USA)
by Terry Hunefeld The most difficult decision to make when planning a vacation to San Diego is determining what things to do. San Diego has an excellent array of fine and trendy restaurants covering a wide range of cuisines, world-class beaches and hotels from lavish to budget. This article lists six things to do in San Diego that you should not miss when visiting one of America’s finest vacation destinations. 1. Vibrant, diverse, and endlessly entertaining, the Gaslamp Quarter is where San http://sciencehorizons.com/2009/san-diego-california-six-fun-and-almost-free-outdoor-activities/
Giving thanks - (USA)
Giving thanks Today in the United States is the holiday of Thanksgiving, one of our more deeply tradition-laden days. I suspect most people in other countries know this as the time we eat turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and pumpkin pie (though not me, I prefer chocolate pie). And then there’s the shopping the next day, of course. But there is also the tradition after which the holiday itself is named: giving thanks. People do it in different ways, of course. At a family dinner http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2008/11/27/giving-thanks/
Book Review: Death From The Skies! - (USA)
Phil Plait has a new book out, Death from the Skies!: These Are the Ways the World Will End . . ., and it is all about the end of the world and death of all humans. Phil is the author of the Bad Astronomy blog and recently took over as head of JREF, the James Randi Educational Foundation, the funnest skeptic's organization on the planet. Since Phil is a Ph.D. scientist he takes a different approach than you might expect from end-of-the-world movie plots. With each chapter Phil opens with a stor http://blog.wired.com/geekdad/2008/11/death-from-the.html
Watching the night sky is a fun family activity - (USA)
If you are in the east coast part of the country, have you looked up at the western sky and seen two really bright objects just hanging there? I have here where I live and I think the objects are Jupiter and Saturn , I am not positive. If I had a telescope I might be able to get a clearer view and properly identify them though, they kind of give me the wiggies.I had a telescope once along time ago,and it was so awesome to actually see the moons surface. The place where people like my Dad worked http://jerichooncbs.blogspot.com/2008/11/watching-night-sky-is-fun-family.html
NASA’s SOFIA flying telescope gets pictured - (USA)
Ah, science. How you intrigue me. Take for instance what NASA is up to. Their Stratospheric Observatory Infrared Astronomy or SOFIA airborne telescope is nearing its first day on the job (though that’s still three years away) and the device just got its picture taken for all to see. Made by modifying a Boeing 747, the SOFIA features a 2.5-meter telescope and just received a High-speed Imaging Photometer for Occultation. This latter object will make it possible to measure the surfaces of ob http://www.slashgear.com/nasas-sofia-flying-telescope-gets-pictured-2824517/
Arabs And Muslim In America And Race Relation - (USA)
Arabs and Muslim In America And Race relation Prof. Hasan Yahya (In a conference on interfaith and race relations in America. It was broadcasted several times by local public TV stations. The author contributed with this article) The history of race and ethnic relations in the American (U.S) society show that perfect understanding among the diverse groups of the American society is far from achieving in spite of the fact that serious attempts have been made to improve race relations http://www.mygr8blog.com/news/arabs-and-muslim-in-america-and-race-relation/
A shout-out from Montreal - (USA)
This is sort of a halfway report… as I’m drafting this, it’s now officially Saturday, but barely. Given that, I’ll keep it short. Here are a few of the highlights from the convention so far: First – thanks to Montreal, and to Canadians from all over for hosting a very friendly convention. This has been a pleasant place to be. Second, this is not normal life in a connected always-on world where conversations are tweeted and texted and take place on devices that look like Star Trek communicators http://futurismic.com/2009/08/09/a-shout-out-from-montreal/
San Diego California – 6 Things Every Visitor Must Do - (USA)
San Diego California – 6 Things Every Visitor Must Do by Terry HunefeldElegant and sunny San Diego is truly a city with something for everyone – it’s one of the most popular vacation destinations in the United States. Parents and children alike love San Diego’s wide range of fun and family-oriented activities – many of them free – most of them outdoors in the warm sunshine. From the theater to wild animals, San Diego has something for everyone. Here are six things to do in San Diego tha http://vroongel.com/san-diego-california-6-things-every-visitor-must-do-20090809
