OK everyone, you might sit down here. I’m about to praise the federal government. Really. Frequently I need help on international news. I’m pretty good at world geography and can give you a bullet or two on most anywhere, but often I wish I knew more about somewhere when I read a news story, so … Read more
I suppose it sounds all too-cool-for-school (-5) to say that I don’t find fame inherently impressive. Sounds like something the jerk who won’t ever shut up about how he never watches television would say, you know? However, it’s true. If you’re playing Bo’s-a-Prick Bingo, go ahead and put a marker on the “Isn’t Impressed By … Read more
…remember this: I first saw this photograph when unpacking a carton at the bookstore where I worked in college. It was the cover of the technical title An Introduction to Error Analysis: The Study of Uncertainties in Physical Measurements. I remember it so well because I photocopied it, and it’s found a home on every … Read more