Author Archives: ttheobald

If you really are curious…

Posted on June 23, 2011 by ttheobald

…about evolution, and you’re not just saying you are so you don’t appear to be some kind of flub-brained creationist, Darryl Cunningham has put together a great comic strip detailing a very general view of the principles behind evolution. I … Continue reading →

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Boom-chaka

Posted on June 22, 2011 by ttheobald

Try this on for size.  Mr. Stewart at top form.   The Daily Show – Fox News False StatementsTags: Daily Show Full Episodes,Political Humor & Satire Blog,The Daily Show on Facebook

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You probably didn’t realize this…

Posted on June 22, 2011 by ttheobald

…but Rupert Murdoch’s paper in the UK, News of the World, was responsible for one of the biggest cases of phone-hacking there’s ever been outside of NSA wiretapping. From the appearance of the case (which is now ten years old), … Continue reading →

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Well, that’s one way to do it

Posted on June 21, 2011 by ttheobald

Apparently, a gentleman in North Carolina who was laid off from Coca-Cola three years ago became so desperate for health care that he robbed a convenience store in order to be incarcerated, where he would receive medical attention. This should … Continue reading →

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Utterly shocking and bad.

Posted on June 21, 2011 by ttheobald

This just makes me look at the state of science education in the USA and cry.  I don’t usually expect a lot of neurons to be shared among the contestants of a beauty pageant, but to hear the total bullshit … Continue reading →

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Hmm…something is fishy in downtown Rome…

Posted on June 21, 2011 by ttheobald

The title is rhetorical, I suspect a great many people feel the same way.  Walk with me down a little logic path here. I hope it is a well-known fact that when people are taught to value one thing over … Continue reading →

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I knew there was a reason…

Posted on June 21, 2011 by ttheobald

To hate Apple.  Just couldn’t put my finger on it till now. This is why I can’t stand Apple, and why I don’t own an iPhone.  Congrats, Apple fans, you’ve been duped.  You guys gotta realize that Apple is like … Continue reading →

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Good News and Bad…

Posted on June 20, 2011 by ttheobald

Okay, first the bad news:  all you people playing video games non-stop are screwed.  Apparently playing extensively shrinks your cognitive brain.  Sorry, that’s pretty rough.  I mean, at least playing while drunk won’t… Oh, crap. Okay, so all those folks … Continue reading →

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Review: “A Crack in the Edge of the World: America and the Great California Earthquake of 1906”

Posted on June 13, 2011 by ttheobald

Quality of Information: 10 Delivery: 8 This book was written a few years ago, and I purchased it while living in the UK for use as a pass-time during the winter. I have to start out by saying that Simon … Continue reading →

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If you’re in London and looking for a job…

Posted on June 8, 2011 by ttheobald

Bubblejobs is showing the openings at PrismaStar (aka – my current employer). Two years ago I wouldn’t have recommended it, but having started back with them six months ago, I think things have changed. Check them out, and I’ll answer … Continue reading →

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