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Open Minded Blog Award

Open Minded Blog Award

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I am deeply honored to have been awarded an Open Minded Blogger Award by Hell’s Handmaiden. According to the American Heritage Dictionary of Idioms, an “Open Mind” is defined as: “A mind receptive to different opinions and ideas.” This award is given to Blogs that demonstrate respect towards others, research and consideration of opposing views, free-flowing conversation with commenters, and an overall spirit of civility and openness. It is time we recognize such commendable behavior on the internet. Open Mind…

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Dragons, Gods, Goddesses, and Nymphs

Dragons, Gods, Goddesses, and Nymphs

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What dragon species are you? (Stunning pics) Fire DragonRage, passion, you burn with the essence of a powerful flame. You are powerful and majestic and dont let anyone stand in your way without a fight. Take The Quiz Now! Quizzes by myYearbook.com What is your Inner Dragon (neat pictures) Gold DragonYour Inner Dragon is the most honorable of all. You are what one might call a Draconic Knight. Golds live by a strict code of chivalry and commitment.You like to…

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JWs at My Door

JWs at My Door

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Two pleasantly plump Jehovah’s Witness women have just departed, their undelivered invitation to the upcoming District Convention in hand. They were still huffing and puffing a bit from the exertion required to climb the driveway when they rang the bell. For a moment, I was tempted to pretend not to be home. Sigh. Nah. I instructed Ben to go play elsewhere in the house so that I could talk to them. Follow the Christ. Sigh. I let them go through…

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Academic language

Academic language

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I wrote my Ph.D. twice. I tried to write in academic language, but I never found my academic voice. Instead, I wrote in my own voice, and then translated it over. I tried to avoid becoming completely opaque, while maintaining the level of technically-precise terminology (or jargon) that seemed to be required. So I was delighted to see (thanks to Medusa at Professional Mirror Ph.D) that there is a random academic sentence generator from Pootwattle the Virtual Academic. Smedley the…

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Video Friday

Video Friday

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Today’s playlist – Yeah, I’m in that kind of mood. The Meaning of Life, Monty Python [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66OEZ3KFRII[/youtube] Precious Things, Tori Amos [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7NW6-2_v1k[/youtube] John the Revelator, Depeche Mode [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VaB1psXTjS4[/youtube] Holiday, Green Day [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=neHcGwCfpzo[/youtube] Sat in Your Lap, Kate Bush [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEVMfG8z490[/youtube] Muhammed My Friend, Tori Amos [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmS6Ywzzjtw[/youtube] Army Dreamers, Kate Bush [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWdHOm256N4[/youtube] Yo George, Tori Amos [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TEVCz3KKN4[/youtube] If You Tell A Lie, Blame Sally [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEqmnB4wenU[/youtube] Masters of War, Bob Dylan [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0ELgFGd2fs[/youtube] Goodbye Blue Sky, Pink Floyd (The Wall) [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0v07InoFiU[/youtube] Hello Earth, Kate…

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Super Villain Hero

Super Villain Hero

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Your results:You are Mystique Mystique 68% Poison Ivy 65% Dark Phoenix 58% Catwoman 58% Apocalypse 54% Mr. Freeze 54% Venom 54% Dr. Doom 50% Magneto 47% The Joker 45% Riddler 44% Two-Face 44% Green Goblin 36% Lex Luthor 32% Juggernaut 32% Kingpin 20% Sometimes motherly, sometimes a beautiful companion, but most of the time a deceiving vixen. Click here to take the Super Villain Personality Test Ok, Mystique is a new one on me, but it seems like a good…

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