Monthly Archives: April 2013

Not so much proof

Posted on April 28, 2013 by Lummox JR

I like to read up on science reporting when I can, and that’s what made an article about more proof for general relativity catch my eye. You see, I’m a longtime Einstein skeptic. Bear with me, because I know iconoclasm … Continue reading →

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Baked bacon experiment

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Lummox JR

I’ve read about how baking your bacon is easier because it cleans up nicely and it gives you a nice texture. These are things I found very interesting and wanted to confirm for myself, so the other night I did … Continue reading →

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Bad science reporting: Wonder algae

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Lummox JR

Articles like this one get my dander up. It’s gushing about how algae can solve all the world’s problems by producing nanocellulose, a wonder material. My problem isn’t with the idea of the material or producing it via algae. It’s … Continue reading →

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Zoo day rules

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Lummox JR

Every spring at the first opportunity, I take a zoo day. I’ve been doing this for a long time now. Syracuse has a great zoo, the Burnet Park Zoo. Now it’s actually called the Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnet Park, … Continue reading →

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Scam alert: Phony Microsoft call from India

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Lummox JR

This morning I had an unexpected surprise. The phone rang, and the number wasn’t one I recognized, but neither did it say “out of area”. I’d offer some of the caller ID details but I don’t think they’re important to … Continue reading →

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The other long I

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Lummox JR

Since I was a kid, I’ve recognized something that I never see acknowledged in dictionaries: English has two versions of the long I. The fact that this is never, ever mentioned in a dictionary or any place you would see … Continue reading →

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Coaches behaving badly

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Lummox JR

Full disclosure: I don’t follow college basketball or football. The only time I’m ever interested is when SU is staring at a possible championship, like this year. Heck, I don’t really get basketball at all. That said, I’m angered that … Continue reading →

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