personal and professional notes from a naive chemistry professor
Jun 11th 2008nerd alert
This was gonna be the start of a big long rant in which I marvel at how intolerant progressives can be. I would’ve particularly focused on my amazement at the fact that so many atheists are aggressively intolerant of the sincere religious beliefs of others — for instance, “I watched my father-in-law die this weekend. [...]
Jun 9th 2008nerd alert
… and I haven’t even started doing it yet. The phone interviews with “Hobart U” continue to go
May 22nd 2008nerd alert
Their banner ad caught my eye. Not too many do, but the headline “Science nerd? Us too” made the difference. “Pay respects to all of your favorite scientists with our new line of Secular Saints products, including devotional candles and posters!”
May 14th 2008nerd alert
Good: Job lead (found through a generous postdoc in my old lab) pays off, after a timely nudge from my old advisor!
May 6th 2008nerd alert
If I ever have a band – and I show no signs of starting or joining one – I’ve already got the name: The
May 3rd 2008nerd alert & rants
New laptop has a bluetooth adapter built-in. Came with a bluetooth mouse. Natural enough to use the mouse with the