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http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn21860

Anarchist federation claims responsibility for shooting nuclear engineering boss and blames science for subjecting humans to slavery

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http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn21859

The test can quickly and accurately identify seven more strains of H5N1 virus than the current gold standard

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http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn21858

A system to inject drugs without needles could work with powders instead of liquids, improving drug availability in countries with poor refrigeration

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http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg21428662.600

The internet is more than a mash-up of ideas – its social networks can spark the creative process

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http://www.newscientist.com/blogs/nstv/2012/05/one-minute-physics-why-planets-can-only-orbit-in-3d.html

Watch an animation that explains how planets in our solar system are able to maintain stable orbits

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http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg21428661.300

The greatest artists and scientists have been inspired by brilliant peers. Now technology can help you maximise creativity by fine-tuning your social circles (full text available to subscribers)

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http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn21856

Isaac Newton may be famed for his theory of gravity, but his later career at the UK's Royal Mint was impressive too

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http://www.newscientist.com/blogs/culturelab/2012/05/is-our-online-activity-harming-us.html

Two new books make the case that online living harms our psychological health and security – but there are still great rewards to reap, says Jacob Aron

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http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg21428666.200

We've all heard of carbon footprints, but Allison Leach tells us why we should worry about our nitrogen emissions too, and how to calculate them

Big news A) of course is that my book, War Paint: Tattoo Culture & the Armed Forces is out and you should buy a copy -- you can order it at your local brick and mortar store or get it from Amazon.

Big news B) is that the Amanda Palmer Kickstarter will likely hit $1,000,000 sometime today. So far 61 people have chosen the Bed Song Book which Neil & I are doing together. This is significant in that the books are $1,000 a pop. I'm kind of thunderstruck by this and, of course, there's significant pressure to make it the bast looking art book on the planet.

I'm still finishing up a few more photos for the Bed Song book, so if you're in Philly, especially West Philly and still want to be in on it, drop me a line.

Big news C) is that I shot a video for Ego Likeness last week and saw a rough cut of it last night and it looks very, very nice.

Big news D) is Roller Derby related. If you haven't already, please "like" the Facebook page. It's the best way to keep up with what's happening with the Roller Derby Portraits project and also, it'll be a lot easier to convince a publisher to take on the book if it's got 5,000 facebook fans already.

Big news E) is a top sekret projekt with S.J. Tucker which some of you might know about -- Shadowcaptain is in charge of leaking rumors about that -- you'll have to track him down on the Interwebs and stalk his feeds, but if you're interested in what SJ and I might be doing, you should enjoy the treasure hunt.

Big news F) is that I'll be at the Amanda Palmer Kickstarter Party in NYC this Thursday. Say "hi" if you see me.

I think that's it. Be well everybody. Do something special today.

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We're Guests at PROJECT AKON this weekend~! by *Tavicat on deviantART

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http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg21428665.500

An automated system that detects when online pupils are distracted or snoozing and then uses tricks to keep them alert

We have ANOTHER new kitten. It was probably inevitable. The family across the street... does not have much money, but the boy there is an animal lover. Two of his cats had litters this year. I was busy planting some strawberries when V motioned me to come over, and I discovered the boy with a metal crate full of kittens (and the strong scent of urine). The boy said they were 6 weeks old. We suggested he bring the kittens to our yard, and we let the kittens get a little exercise while we met them. I asked some gentle questions about the conditions they'd been kept in... NOT GOOD. There was one kitten that immediately climbed on me, and then went over to V. He went back to the boy, but kept coming to us and climbing all over us. Very friendly and sweet. We offered to 'borrow' the kitten for the night, see how he got along with our cats.

We got him inside, and realized some things that we hadn't seen in the dark of the night - the lower parts of his legs and paws were covered in feces and he had a terrible flea infestation. We started to put together more of the details the boy had mentioned. Cramped conditions, too many animals, the boy had complained of all the shitting from the animals, and the boy said he could barely stand to be in the basement the fleas were so bad... the animals were in the basement in the metal crate, only let out to feed from Mom when Mom bothered to come home. The boy couldn't tell us if the kitten was litter box trained... because there was no litter box! So, if anyone is interested in a kitten or two please let me know b/c the sooner the kittens out of there the better they'll be.

So we washed the kitten, V ran out and bought a new kind of cat litter that worked better for tiny paws, and juicy wet cat food appropriate for kittens. Spartacus ran around wildly, Bigness came in and looked at us again with the 'what have you done to my life?' look, a furious search for flea shampoo flea comb small towels no the towels are now covered in fleas toss them outside... it's been a wild night.

Rumi has successfully used the litterbox, devoured lots of food, and passed out for a nap. Much to my surprise, after his bath (which was an intense and traumatic affair for all involved, the fleas fled to his face when we plunged all of his body but the head into the water. So V used the spray attachment on the sink to get them off his face as I tore the house up looking for the comb. There's something about seeing tons of fleas crawling right around the eyes of an animal that sets me the fuck off. The poor thing is likely anemic, those were some fat fat fleas. V just searched online for info and said Rumi is either 5 weeks or a stunted 6 weeks.) ..... anyway after the bath he cuddled up to V, and then to me, and purred purred purred. He devoured more food and then passed out for some real sleep. He initially wasn't thrilled to be pulled away from his family at the last minute when we were saying goodbye to the boy, but he seems so serenely happy sleeping on our bed. I assume it's the softest least-itchiest least-noisy conditions he's been in.

Rumi is startled by, but not actually scared of Spartacus. Sparts has grown tremendously in the short time we've had him, and he's often in some state of battle. He'll mew piteously at me every morning until I play lots of string-is-a-terrible-snake, one of his favorite games.

This all happened so fast. Picture is on FB. If we aren't friends there msg me and we'll make it happen.

Oh and when Mosa died, I told V that the hole in my heart was so large that it would take two kittens to fill it. Funny how things come about, when we least expect it. We just went out and finished up planting the strawberries.

Today was largely spent dealing with pilgrimage things, as I'd intended. I talked with fififolle about the UK train tickets (I can't purchase them from here so she'll arrange them for me), sent a bunch of stuff to the pilgrimage email list, and spent a few hours chasing down some links for the group. I want to find tales and mythology regarding the places we're going, a little info about the locations themselves, and articles and whatnot about the various mythic figures, and the concepts we'll be dealing with.

The flamekeeping liturgy was sent off to the list as something for folks to consider, given that we'll be receiving Brigid's flame in Kildare, and some of the participants may want to think about developing a flamekeeping practice. This will give them one potential model to consider.

I've collected a few titles of things I want to send as suggested reading, though I don't imagine that folks will get to all of it before the pilgrimage. That said, if they find it of interest, they can always pursue the material when they get home again, as they're working on integrating the pilgrimage and its experiences into their lives afterwards. I sent links to a few things today, in addition to the liturgy.

gra_is_stor is supposed to be up tomorrow afternoon. I'll be heading over to the AFK in the evening, and she'll be off at band practice. Wednesday I have shrinkage, and Thursday is group at the VA. Friday and Saturday I'll have isquiesque and her husband over, as they want to go to a big roller derby thing happening this weekend in Everett, and they don't have a car. I offered to let them stay with me, so it would be easier to get to downtown Everett than having to take a bus in from Seattle. I'm looking forward to seeing them. I haven't met him yet.

Right at the moment, I'm still feeling pretty brain-burnt from trying to focus so long on the online research. I've discovered that using a different browser window instead of just tabs helps me ignore the siren call of the social media when I'm working, so that was good. And now the DoDC+3 is giving me pitiful looks and seems to want out.

http://coilhouse.net/2012/05/blade-runner-magazine-covers-resurface/

http://coilhouse.net/?p=31711

A series of magazine covers that appeared in Blade Runner have been making the rounds. Like most of the film, many of the covers (especially Dorgon, Creative Evolution and Kill) have a modern or even futuristic feel. The fashion magazine advertises “color spliced skin inserts,” while Kill Weekly promises color close-ups of deadly accidents. You can see all the covers here.

Over at The Atlantic, Alexis Madrigal traces the images’ internet origins. These covers were created by production designer Tom Southwell in 1980/1982. However, the web versions that you see here were painstakingly reconstructed by a superfan known only as Kevin. You can see a side-by-side comparison in the Atlantic article.

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Post tags: Cyberpunk, Future, Magazines, Sci-fi

http://coilhouse.net/2012/05/omg-shoes-self-objectification-strategy-by-scott-hove/

http://coilhouse.net/?p=31708

“Self-Objectification Strategy” is a new piece from Scott Hove. The back of the heel has a functional switchblade attachment. See more of his new sculptures here.

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Post tags: Art, Fashion, Fetish, Flora & Fauna, Food, Surreal

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http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn21854

Tiny 3D living blood vessels that grow, interact and respond to cells in a similar way to natural blood vessels could improve the transplantation process

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http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn21855

Migrating marine animals can be tracked by the radiation they picked up from last year's nuclear disaster in Japan

THERE is a strong sense of déjà vu about what is emerging over leaked emails from the Heartland Institute. The US libertarian think tank, which argues that global warming is not primarily caused by humans, intends to develop teaching material that would cast doubt on the scientific consensus on climate change. Its approach is sadly reminiscent of fogging tactics employed by the tobacco industry and creationists.

Children should be taught honestly what we know about climate change, as well as what we don't know and where the uncertainties lie. Yet a plan outlined in documents allegedly from Heartland would build a curriculum around statements such as "whether humans are changing the climate is a major scientific controversy" (see "Climate sceptics may find fertile ground in US schools"). This is to create controversy where none exists.

There simply is no credible scientific alternative to the theory that humans are warming the atmosphere. ( Read more... )

Years ago, I was at an REI and spied a massive dried camping food sale. After reading the ingredients of every package present, I emerged with an embarrassing large number of items (I think that was a requirement of the sale). The items were NOT cheap. Anyway despite years of dreaming and hoping and having basically wildly unrealistic expectations about myself I finally recognized that as much as I love the outdoors I'm not going to become some enthusiastic camper and there's all this freeze-dried vegan camping food around. I know it's good to keep things around In Case Of Apocalypse, but I think we're okay on that front.

All these foods required me to do was to add hot water.

MaryJanesFarm organic:
Ginger Sesame Pasta - looked like Hamburger Helper. 99% Inedible due to sheer foulness.

Rice and Tofu with Miso - this was fine except for the flavoring, texture was great. The rice was light and fluffy, and there were visible chunky of tofu protein goodness. Flavor was salt and what I can only assume feces taste like.

Lentils, Rice & Indian Spice - totally edible. It's not what I'd cook at home, and it doesn't have nearly enough protein to be useful (11g/serving), but unlike everything else so far, edible. I also tested it on V, and he agreed.

Then I got full from eating the lentils. More to follow. No photos to spare you all the icky.

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http://www.newscientist.com/blogs/shortsharpscience/2012/05/today-on-new-scientist-28-may-1.html

All today's stories on newscientist.com, including: morphing engines might cut aeroplane noise and birds got smart by becoming big babes

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http://www.newscientist.com/blogs/onepercent/2012/05/kinect-in-orbit-could-help-bui.html

Kinect-equipped satellites could automatically dock in orbit, turning them into 'space building blocks'