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The author of Skulls in the Stars is a professor of physics, specializing in optical science, at UNC Charlotte. The blog covers topics in physics and optics, the history of science, classic pulp fantasy and horror fiction, and the surprising intersections between these areas. -
Monthly Archives: October 2007
Hard drive woes (updated)
Mreh. I was welcomed at work this morning with a total hard drive failure. Of course, the way these things work, this happens to be the week that our local computer tech is off on vacation, so I’m forced to … Continue reading
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Bush to America’s children: Drop dead
Breaking news on CNN is that Bush has used his promised veto against expanding the S-CHIP program, which provides health insurance to children from poor families. The expansion would increase the level of coverage to families of marginally higher income, … Continue reading
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Inspiration from Lovecraft for fiction writers
Here I dig up yet another letter from HPL, to E. Hoffmann Price, from 1936: Glad you found the Mts. of Madness readable. That was my attempt to pin down the vague feelings regarding the lethal, desolate white south which … Continue reading
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… the Hell? A new contender for stupidest pundit in print
The blogosphere is abuzz with Michael Medved’s op-ed at Townhall arguing how slavery in the U.S. wasn’t such a big deal and people shouldn’t make it out as such. Clearly he’s trying to win an award as the most idiotic … Continue reading
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Lies, damned lies, and political polls: A cranky critique of a Political Animal post
This is a little belated, but I was a little troubled by a post on Kevin Drum’s blog at the Washington Monthly. The substance of the post is about interpretations of certain poll results: A recent New York Times poll … Continue reading
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