My Hate Mail Collection

Here is a collection of emails and comments I have received. I don't write all that much about atheism or evolution but it really pulls in the hate mail. Though that's not to say it's the only source of hate mail.

Are you an idiot? From your response I can tell you are. You have not enough brains to get involved. Evolution has been disproven so many times, only a dimwit like you can still believe it. Come to think of it, maybe you did come from a monkey. Oh, I get it now. 

Over all, poorly written, poorly researched. If it was not self proclaimed to be a factual article I would not have written this reply. However, you insisted on calling what you where writing facts as if you had researched it. Which I think it is clear that you have not.

If you are going to write articles, write them well, and with meaning. Don't waste my time, and others with lies about false research.

 I could argue that the editors are most likely "morons". On a regular basis, I have seen better writing from my students, and they are minors. In fact, I would grade this article very poorly because of your lack of research, and incorrect use of grammar.

 It's interesting that you suggest you have a rational mind but then mention 9/11 without critical analysis (I've never heard of the 'Satan's face version). No one with a rational, inquiring mind could accept the official version of that atrocity - although that seems to go under the radar screen of this author.

 I'll add more as I receive it or dig it out. You know, I actually regret deleting most of it.

Neil Degrass Tyson Kicks Ass at Tam 6

This is among the single most worthwhile hour and a half's I have ever spent. Tyson (or Dr T as Bill Nye calls him) addresses the current situation of scientific illiteracy that exists. 

With his brilliant wit Tyson gives insights on topics such as UFO's, astrology, numbers, astronomy and  religion.    

Here is a Bonus Video 

Funny Google AdWords Advert about Buying Cuvettes

There are very few adverts which so much as take a nod to any competition. This advert for cuvettes (a fancy containers used by chemists) makes a great exception.  

Hans Rosling and Elizabeth Pisani Will Make you Re-Evaluate AIDS and HIV

I've noticed that people have slipped into a certain mindset regarding HIV and AIDS and are unwilling to budge. I hope these talks will make you think and perhaps re-evaluate your stance on this very important issue.

"Blog This" Extension for Chrome

You've probably noticed that for a while this blog was pretty inactive (i.e. dead) however I've decided to change the way I blog.

Recently I stumbled upon a Google Chrome extension that was called "Blog This" which now appears on my browser bar. This is a must for bloggers as it simplifies the blogging process. Find something to blog click the button and you're ready to post. The Google Blogger Boffins have done it again (the long awaited Stats tab being the other recent instance).

Furthermore, if you press the button on a specific page the application automatically places a link to that page. If you highlight text on that page to quote it automatically quotes it for you. This, I am sure, will prove very useful.

Two Great Talks About Choice: "The Art of Choosing" by Sheena Iyengar and the Paradox of Choice by Barry Schwartz

Prior to watching these two videos I thought that choice was a simple everyday thing that required little thought and worked purely due to our analytical abilities. Well, so much for that furry little idea.

A Great Joke about Australian Football paraphrased from Down Under by Bill Bryson

Currently I'm reading another one of "Bill's Adventures" - as the title implies, this time he is in Australia. While reading, I came across a good joke that epitomizes extreme sports obsession which I am fond of and would like to share.

Keeping with the nature of re-telling a joke, it will be true in meaning but different in wording. So here we go:

A man is at the grand finale of the tournament and the venue starts to fill up. Just before the game starts, the man notices that the seat next to him is empty. He is totally amazed to see it empty - the whole game was sold out weeks and weeks ago. He is so baffled he has to ask. So he asks the man next to the empty seat: "How come that seat empty?"

"It was my wife's - she never missed a game in her life" said the other man.

"Why is she not here today?" said the first man being rather nosy.

"She died."

"Oh I'm very sorry to hear that. But couldn't you have given it to a friend or relative? These seats cost a bomb."

"No. They're at the funeral."

One of the best Talks I've Ever Watched by Legendary Skeptic James Randi

I watched this TED Talk a while back and hugely enjoyed the way James Randi destroys everything psychic in the most humorous way possible.

Set Squares and Trousers - a Quick Thought to Ponder Today

I am a person who likes to ponder. I admit that at times I over-think about most things and indeed it is totally unnecessary in the grand scheme of things but, again, I quite like it. It’s fun (I know it’s a fragment and no I won’t revise).

So here are two thoughts for you to join me in pondering:
· Why is a set square a triangle?
· Why if you ask for a pair of shirts and a pair of trousers do you get two shirts and one “pair” of trousers?