Category Archives: She Blinded Me With Science

The Trap, Part 1

Posted on November 19, 2008 by Sabina Becker

Subtitled “Fuck You, Buddy”. (No, I won’t spell it with asterisks, as the Beeb has done. Hey Heddy, is this that “FUCK” movie you mentioned in the comments? If so, brilliant choice–thanks!)How fear and self-interest created capitalist tyranny in the … Continue reading →

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One more for the “strictly imaginary” files

Posted on November 18, 2008 by Sabina Becker

“It’s all in your head. You just have no idea how big your head is.”–Lon Milo DuQuette I wonder how many Gulf War I vets have died for them to find this out: A report released on Monday concluded that … Continue reading →

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Stupid Sex Tricks: How not to get a divorce

Posted on November 13, 2008 by Sabina Becker

Rule #1: Don’t accuse your estranged spouse of anything you aren’t sure s/he actually did. Especially if medical testing is involved: A Manhattan lawyer who sued his estranged wife for allegedly giving him herpes didn’t get it from her, court … Continue reading →

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Dr. Strangewhoops, or How Greenland Stopped Worrying and Learned to Love the Bomb

Posted on November 12, 2008 by Sabina Becker

Where the hell is Major Kong? Looks like he now has a real-life counterpart or two. Brace yourselves, kiddies, it’s a hot one.What burns me is how close the Thule base is to our own Arctic. I guess this means … Continue reading →

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Stupid Sex Tricks: The Reverend Mr. Potato Bum

Posted on November 4, 2008 by Sabina Becker

There are times when I’m glad I never became a doctor, and this is one of them. Especially not an emergency surgeon. How many of them have seen cases like this, I wonder? A VICAR turned up in agony at … Continue reading →

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Festive Left Friday Blogging: Caracas erupts!

Posted on October 31, 2008 by Sabina Becker

Street-level reaction as Venesat-1 (Simón Bolívar) is launched. Here’s what the people are saying: Maylin de Bigot: I think this is a scientific and technological advance for our country. It’s an achievement that puts us in the technological vanguard, an … Continue reading →

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Simon Bolivar is everywhere…

Posted on October 29, 2008 by Sabina Becker

…including ORBIT: Haz click en cualquier video para verlo Puedes ver otros en radiomundial.com.ve A Chinese “Long March” rocket carries Venesat-1, better known as Simón Bolívar, into space. Also cool: Evo was a special guest at Chavecito’s launch party.One small … Continue reading →

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How Cuba deals with hurricanes

Posted on September 8, 2008 by Sabina Becker

Lying as it does at the heart of the hurricane hot zone, Cuba has ample experience in dealing with tropical storms. Yet, in stark contrast to its equally hard-hit neighbors, it suffers few deaths. Maybe this is why:They are much … Continue reading →

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Stupid Sex Tricks: Whaddya know…

Posted on September 3, 2008 by Sabina Becker

…it really does cure acne! No, it’s not sex, but it’s related: Number One Plus, a water-based lubricant produced by health organisation Population Services International (PSI), is an excellent cure for acne, 29-year-old vendor Tep Kemyoeurn told news agencies.“After I … Continue reading →

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