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My dad and the electro-assist bicycle
In the 60′s and 70′s, my dad worked off and on on building one of these things in the garage; he called it the “Friction Compensator”. (eROCKIT electro-assist bicycle) I’m not kidding. He was an electrical engineer by education, and … Continue reading
Live from CRUMBS Cafe
Check out the excellent new local music CD Live from CRUMBS Cafe, a compilation of songs from the CRUMBS Cafe Radio Show spanning from 2007-2009. Believe it or not, back in a past life, before the internets were converted to … Continue reading
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Bobby McFerrin and the Power of the Pentatonic Scale
Embedding is disabled on this video, so you have to go over to YouTube to see it. But it’s worth it: The awesome Bobby McFerrin “demonstrates the power of the pentatonic scale” at the World Science Festival 2009. YouTube: World … Continue reading
Abstinence-geared “sex-ed” causes pregnancy & syphilis
Imagine my surprise: We’re now reaping the “rewards” of Bushies’ Jeebus-driven anti-sex health “education” policies. A new CDC report has both of these “rising sharply among a generation of American school girls who were urged to avoid sex before marriage … Continue reading
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Commoncraft’s “In Plain English” intro videos…
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More bike riding
Oz and I did 24 miles on the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail today; very nice. But he did 30 miles earlier in the week at camp. He’s starting to leave me behind.
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Old folks: We got ours already
No federal health insurance for the rest of you, say the over-65′s who already have it. via Matthew Yglesias
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Discrimination for God is A-OK
Apparently religious employers can discriminate all they like, for any reason they like — at least in Wisconsin. Wisconsin Supreme Court rules in anti-discrimination case. “The court basically ruled that a judge cannot impose hiring or firing standards because it … Continue reading
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America’s most trusted newscaster? Jon Stewart
Now that Walter Cronkite has passed on, who is America’s most trusted newscaster? Jon Stewart. (OK, it’s just an online poll. Still, one can wish.)
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No Pity for the Rich
The super-rich’s share of the overall income pie is been skyrocketing. They should shut up and quit whining about socialism: via Matthew Yglesias
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