Archive for October 26th, 2005

Vocabulary Word O’ the Week

Wednesday, October 26th, 2005  exhausted

detailly (adv.) = an adverb form used in place of the prepositional phrase “in detail”; modifies to what extent something will be discussed, reviewed, etc.

Example of usage, as excerpted from an e-mail sent to me by one of my labmates: “I will talk to you detailly on this tomorrow.”

This amusing diversion has been brought to you by the hodgepodge that passes for the English language, the letter ß, and the number √13.

  

Intelligent design, my ass

Wednesday, October 26th, 2005

This is a lame copy-paste post, but I’m busy and it’s busy. But anyway, here’s some legislation that would hopefully help de-politicize governmental science positions?

Yesterday, we told you about the new UCS Scientific Integrity Program, which is charged with defending government science from political interference. And late last night, we learned of one way that you can already help influence the debate. But you have to act fast.

Later today or tomorrow, the United States Senate will vote on an amendment to the bill that funds the Labor, Health and Human Services (HHS), and Education Departments to prevent them from using political litmus tests for federal science advisory committee candidates. Amendment #2228, offered by Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL), will also prevent the departments from disseminating scientific information that is deliberately false or misleading.

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you knew it was coming

Wednesday, October 26th, 2005

then again, somepeople would just call this a Blackberry.

but, if you want blitz on your phone, now you can be cutting edge. (actually, that’s a funny situation for Nathanial, since he has to choose between being first-in-line-for-new-tech and despising blitzmail. I have a feeling I know what he’s gonna say.)

  

First Blueberry Poptart awarded

Wednesday, October 26th, 2005

to Nick, for his work above and beyond the call of duty, now having concluded successful negotiations with Brown and All Sports Uniforms.

in our hero’s humble words (a radio-report transcript): “shit has been reordered. no 20% restock, and a slight shipping discount for the 2 day … just hope it gets here on time. i calculated it on UPS tracking info shit with to/from info and should be here friday.”

<salute>well done, amigo</salute>