April 24, 2006
by Joe
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This is a fascinating clip of a scientist showing how evolution has made the eye progressively more and more complex: Way cool. And this was an experiment to see how to embed YouTube video into my blog. That’s cool too!
October 21, 2005
by Joe
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I saw the San Francisco Opera perform Doctor Atomic last night. My opinion: It was amazing, and this is one for the ages. Now first off, let’s get the criticism out of the way: There were a couple of spots … Continue reading
September 3, 2005
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Our friend Carol in Taipei reports on Typhoon Taili that just passed over Taiwan. Certainly no Katrina, but all the heavy weather across the globe is starting to concern me. Back here in the Diablo foothills of California, we have … Continue reading
September 2, 2005
by Joe
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WTF??? This is getting ridiculous. Update: This adds to the insanity… Misery Grows for Those Left in New Orleans At midday, the evacuation was interrupted briefly when school buses rolled up so some 700 guests and employees from the Hyatt … Continue reading
August 30, 2005
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I have a gorgeous view of the Sandia Mountains from my hotel room window. I just wish this cameraphone could do it justice…