I just realized that this, in addition to being an awesome mug, is now also a precious memento of a lost era.
Pharyngula
Evolution, development, and random biological ejaculations from a godless liberal
I just realized that this, in addition to being an awesome mug, is now also a precious memento of a lost era.
When I first looked at the photo, I didn’t see the SB logo. I thought you were lamenting the destruction of clean drinking water by a combination of resource extraction activities, industrial processes, and plastics contamination.
And part of me is thinking, wow, that was so long ago.
I use mine as a covfefe-grounds measure.
That’s SO COOL!
ScienceBlogs Germany however does still exist and will celebrate its 10th anniversary next year (http://scienceblogs.de)
But SB.com going offline is still a shame…
In addition to the loss of SB, the graduations on the glass mug also remind me that Americans have no idea what an “ml” is anymore.
I was in a hefty discussion with a “natural food” friend. “Bio” food, that kind of thing. Orac unfortunately has nothing on the subject, nor does freethoughtblogs. Anybody around here with a link, debunking the food fetishes that abound? Or the “food superstitions” someone here mentioned two years ago? (Thanks for the phrase, and sorry for not properly quoting, I’m tired, and will try to find it again tomorrow. Cheerio.)
Is that an old picture or do you not have snow yet?
I first thought of antimony. But the b should not have been raised. My chem degree in
’65 still lingers….
It calls for beer.
#6 René:
The first one that comes to mind is
https://deniseminger.com
TheGyre #9
What doesn’t?
That is really sad to hear Sb has shut down. I started reading you guys back in beta testing. I was looking for daily news on the Dover v Kitzmiller trial and came across Sb when it was in its public beta. I am very sad to see them shut down. Here’s hoping they all find new virtual homes.
The beer glass reminds me: it is theoretically possible to GM the yeast so low-alcohol beer will not get the nasty worty taste that normally is masked by alcohol. Future generations of students can be saved from hangover.
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PZ, you are going to live long and experience many more blog turnovers!
“Genetic mutation in extended Amish family in Indiana protects against aging and increases longevity (Update) https://medicalxpress.com/news/2017-11-amish-gene-mutation-years-longer.html
Small, isolated communities are a blessing for “genetic prospecting”. -When the drug that mimics the effects of that gene clears the testing hurldles , I want you to get your not-yet wrinkled ass over there and get medicated. And that goes for the rest of you, too :-)
(makes Vulcan “live long and prosper” sign)
Thank you for reminding me, I think I’ll go fill it with some fresh coffee and reminisce about better times.
With swag like that you should be set for life.
There’s a good book on food nonsense called “The Gluten Lie.”
The Angry Chef blog — “exposing lies, pretentions and stupidity in the world of food” — is a good read.
So is Harold McGee — the Curious Cook — perhaps best known for his book “On Food & Cooking: The Science & Lore of the Kitchen”. The book is pretty much a must-have for anyone interested in the science of, well, food & cooking, albeit it isn’t about the pseudoscience woo-woo.