Category Archives: arts

relativity in everyday life

Very interesting thoughts on the Matrix series: Steven Chapman 2004 Oct 25: Strange: that item is dated 6/28/2003, but the same blog’s current page is dated April 30, 2002. Blogspot acting up again?

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Harry Potter and the Libertarian Subtext

Shocking examples of anti-authoritarianism, enumerated by Natalie Solent. (Link from Modulator by way of Mindles)

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colors through time

Crayola® Crayon Chronology Since 1903, when Binney & Smith introduced the first Crayola crayon, people have been fascinated with the heritage of our color names. You’ll find a summary of Crayola crayon history for now but come back soon and … Continue reading

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an outing in Area 650

At dinner last night, whom should I espy but loyal reader Mysterious Mike Linksvayer. (After that, it is fitting that Mike’s page leads me to a guide to spices.) Afterward my party went to a cinema for Lawrence of Arabia, … Continue reading

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eeuw!

Has it occurred to Christine Kochanski that she is Dave Lister’s mother?

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. . and fish

Practical ontology

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not enough gamekeepers.

Amazon World is a blog made up of quotes from readers’ reviews. Oh, yes, every day people wake up to find themselves turned into a cockroach and have to deal with living as one. I’m just real sure! Cited (twice) … Continue reading

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