TED 2008: How Good People Turn Evil, From Stanford to Abu Ghraib
Some extremely disturbing new pictures from Abu Ghraib that I wish I hadn't looked at, but a fascinating talk.
Thursday, February 28, 2008
TED 2008: How Good People Turn Evil, From Stanford to Abu Ghraib
More feedback for CBS as Lowe's pulls advertising from Big Brother
2008 February � The “R” Word Campaign
(This looks like a good website too!)
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Blind Irishman sees with the aid of son's tooth in his eye - Yahoo! News
Blind Irishman sees with the aid of son's tooth in his eye - Yahoo! News
I think that this is possibly the oddest medical headline that I've seen, and that's saying something.
Medical student gives a speech to the families of those who have donated their bodies for study purposes
vitum medicinus ::: a life of medicine: This memorial service is unique in that it is so much more.
I can't count the number of people that I know who are organ donors, but refuse to check off the "give my body for study" box on their form as they think that all that medical students are going to do is play pranks with their bodies. I think that I'll save a copy of this speech.
YouTube - "Unforgettable" - Trailer
This looks like a fascinating documentary. I'm always amazed at my daughters' memory skills...it's not unusual for either of them to come out with statements such as "Remember when we went to the park on August 18th, 1999 and met the little boy with the blue overalls and purple shirt? He was cool." It makes them rather difficult to deal with sometimes, as you definitely can't forget promises that you've made, or explanations that you've given!
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Teen Brain May Be Wired for Moodiness
Teen Brain May Be Wired for Moodiness
I don't think that this is really a surprise to any parent.
Great Wired article on autism
Autism Blog � Mainstream Media & Autism : � Autism news and opinion
(you can download it as a .pdf)
Sunday, February 24, 2008
The Craziness You've Heard People Say in Their Sleep
The Craziness You've Heard People Say in Their Sleep:
"Apparently I talk in my sleep as well. According to my manager, and corroborated by my phone's outgoing call log, I attempted to call off work one morning because I didn't like the smell of peaches."
Some of these are great. Of course, my husband regularly tries to protect us from the Russian Revolutionaries who are apparently coming to sack our house, find recipes for cake for when the Queen comes over later that day, and insists that I write reports for a company that doesn't exist, so maybe I have a finer appreciation for them.
And my daughter just told me that when her asthma was bothering her the other night I told her to go and get her puffer from the gas station in the basement.
Apparently someone's not familiar with the effects of brownies
List Of The Day: Video Of The Day: Stoned 911 Call
And yes, obligatory rant about how they weren't charged because he was a police officer, but it's a pretty funny video :-)
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Friday, February 22, 2008
Hubble peers into the Great Eye of Sauron | The Register
Hubble peers into the Great Eye of Sauron | The Register
Worth it just for the headline, but the picture is pretty amazing too.
Thursday, February 21, 2008
My spam of the day
Email: "Hello Jeanette!
Create voluptuous and dramatically defined lashes with no clumps in sight with NEW Define-A-Lash® Volume Mascara."
I'd like to thank them, because it is a priority in my life at the moment. After all, with one kid suffering from pneumonia, neurotic kid off on a 3 day field trip with monster bullies from school, and my son eating himself and attacking everyone else in sight, my main thought when I get up in the morning IS how to improve my lashes.
I guess that it's an improvement over telling me that my penis isn't big enough to satisfy my girlfriend.
Maybelline New York: Products: Define-A-Lash Volume Mascara
I am in love
Apartment Therapy New York | AT Europe: London Close-up - The Amazing Staircase
We live in a massive house at the moment, and there is STILL not space for all of my books. This is going on the wishlist.
Coolest kid toy EVER!
A dinosaur that you can ride on that MOVES.
Yes, children need to play outside, use their imaginations, and not be tied to bought toys...etc. etc. But damn, I want one of these. In adult size. I may have to start a day care just so that I can justify getting one.
I am in love
Since my grill is currently buried under 3 feet of snow, and I am a carnivore, I WANT ONE!
Good Eatin: A Steak Toaster. Did You Hear Me? I Said a Steak Toaster
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
The Next Slum?
The Next Slum?
Very interesting article. If you're at all interested in this topic, I'd also recommend the documentary "The End of Suburbia". While it's about peak oil and what could possibly happen to society when oil becomes more expensive and less available, there are also some fascinating ideas about the future of suburbia, and new things that are happening in urban planning.
Yayyy- Stephen Fry has a podcast!
Stephen Fry � Blog Archive � PODGRAMS
He's one of my favourites :-)
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Monday, February 18, 2008
Sunday, February 17, 2008
Saturday, February 16, 2008
Absolutely terrifying
I generally think that police do the best job that they can, but I sure wouldn't want to fall into the hands of this sheriff's office.
YouTube - Everything by the Book
Friday, February 15, 2008
Barack Obama Is Your New Bicycle
Barack Obama Is Your New Bicycle
Just keep clicking on it...I laughed.
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Why are pageant people such freaks?
Tyra : Pageant Mom Insults Young Feminist's Love Of A Good Book
Telling a girl that she reads too much? Odd.
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Trauma Queen � Fuck study.
Trauma Queen � Fuck study.
A great hamster video from Kal at Trauma Queen.
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Monday, February 11, 2008
Damn, if you even vaguely like CCR, don't watch this.
A view from the mushroom...: <u> I wanna gnu, have you ever seen Lorriane.</u>
I will never hear this song the same way again.
If you know any autistic adults, please encourage them to fill out this survey
Study on Adult Sexuality in Autistic Individuals
There is so little information on sexuality and autistic individuals, and it certainly becomes a more pressing issue as our children age.
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Saturday, February 09, 2008
Flashes of Hope
Flashes of Hope
What an incredible organization- we were so lucky that my daughter survived her cancer, but the photos that we have of that time are still so special to me. I can't imagine how much it would mean to other families to be able to access this kind of program.
It never ceases to amaze me the amazing ways that people can find to make others' lives better.
American medical insurers never cease to amaze me
They won't treat anorexia and bulumia because it might not be biologically based? And the only way to determine that is to ask to see Facebook and emails from sufferers? Weird.
Junkfood Science: Misunderstandings hurt
Nicely put together page
Neat pictures...Rasputin in the kitty's ear is pretty good too!
20 Pareidolia and Apparitions: Clouds, Mars and Jesus | Schizoidman.com
Darth Vader in Space
Friday, February 08, 2008
Apparently this has been around forever, but I'd never seen it.
7 Deadly Sins of Gilligan's Island
It makes an odd kind of sense.
Vasectomies by Dr Dick Chopp, and more physician aptonyms
Canadian Medicine: Vasectomies by Dr Dick Chopp, and more physician aptonyms: "Vasectomies by Dr Dick Chopp, and more physician aptonyms"
Sphere: Related ContentHeart-rending story about a preemie, with some ethical questions
Baby Doe - allnurses: A Nursing Community for Nurses
I can't imagine having to make those kinds of decisions- after my kids spent so much time in the NICU we saw a lot of very premature babies, and were able to hear a lot of the decisions being made (there's not a lot of privacy in the NICU). I was blessed that we got to 30 weeks.
Thursday, February 07, 2008
Really interesting story
::BOLDFACERS::
She was raised in a refugee camp, he was raised in a Nepalese monastery, and now they have a fantastically beautiful store in Boston. Scroll down to watch the video interview with them.
Thin Bones Seen In Boys With Autism And Autism Spectrum Disorder
Thin Bones Seen In Boys With Autism And Autism Spectrum Disorder
(Bookmarking this so that I can find it later...I've always thought that a dietitian should be part of an autism team).
Wednesday, February 06, 2008
The girl, 10, who could die from shock just by watching a scary film | the Daily Mail
The girl, 10, who could die from shock just by watching a scary film | the Daily Mail
I thought that I was up on medical conditions, but this is just weird! Poor kid.
Tuesday, February 05, 2008
Monday, February 04, 2008
Quarter of Brits think Churchill was myth: poll - Yahoo! News
Quarter of Brits think Churchill was myth: poll - Yahoo! News
Apparently the UK has the same education problems as anywhere else!
Maybe the most beautiful bookstore I've ever seen
Wow- I would love to see this in person! 
thecoolhunter.net - A Book Store Made in Heaven
Saturday, February 02, 2008
I've always liked Matt Damon
Sarah Silverman finally does something funny again
Friday, February 01, 2008
If this is true, it's disgusting
Female bombers strike markets in Baghdad - Yahoo! News
But it does also sound like propaganda, so who knows. But using disabled people as suicide bombers is about as low as you can go.
Absolutely unbelievable
Junkfood Science: No fat people allowed: Only the slim will be allowed to dine in public!
Apparently this bill is serious. "An act to prohibit certain food establishments from serving food to any person who is obese, based on criteria prescribed by the state department of health;"
I can't see it passing, but the fact that anyone could even propose it with a straight face is a little bit frightening.
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Backboards and Bandaids, Papers and Projects...: Sex Education: Zoo Style
Backboards and Bandaids, Papers and Projects...: Sex Education: Zoo Style
I would NOT want to be those teachers! Or that poor little girl who cries.
Virtual Reality Teaches Autistic Children To Cross Streets Safely
Virtual Reality Teaches Autistic Children To Cross Streets Safely
This is GREAT! I hope that this program becomes available to the public, or at least schools.
Monday, January 28, 2008
Sunday, January 27, 2008
The Greatest Duets of All time
retroCRUSH: The Greatest Duets of All time
Fun list, and for a change, I can't find too much wrong with it. I even found a couple of new ones that I'd never heard before.
I'm still an 80s kid though- Under Pressure is one of the best songs ever.
Saturday, January 26, 2008
The Five Worst Online Dating Video Profiles - Esquire
The Five Worst Online Dating Video Profiles - Esquire
Makes me glad that I'm not dating!
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Kent Rogowski - Bears
Kent Rogowski - Bears
Well, this is different! Take the stuffing out of a teddy bear, turn it inside out, and re-stuff it. I'm not sure whether they're cute or creepy, but they are definitely interesting.
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Damn, just what we need
Eli Stone - Television - Notebook - New York Times
"A new legal drama making its debut this month on ABC is stepping into a subject that is the source of heated debate among some parents — the relationship between autism and childhood vaccines — and seemingly coming down on the side that has been all but dismissed by prominent scientific organizations."
Because we know that what's put on TV as entertainment is NEVER effective at influencing the credulous. This is a show that cries out for a boycott.
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Monday, January 21, 2008
One of my favourite bloggers, supporting one of our biggest causes
Movin' Meat: I'm a Beautiful Man
We were lucky in that Kirsten survived her cancer...a simple click is all that it takes to help ensure that other kids have that chance.
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Saturday, January 19, 2008
Friday, January 18, 2008
The 5 Most Horrifying Bugs in the World | Cracked.com
The 5 Most Horrifying Bugs in the World | Cracked.com
Just as a change from autism stuff :-)
Karen McCarron Ruled Guilty on All Counts
Karen McCarron Ruled Guilty on All Counts
While I don't think that there could be any good outcome to this case after Katie's death, I'm glad to see that the court re-affirmed the value of Katie's life. Hopefully the next parent who feels this desperate will be able to ask for help before this happens again.
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
I don't know what it is about polar bears
Video - Breaking News Videos from CNN.com
But damn, the babies are cute. This one is pretty loud though! I love the fat little tummy after he's eaten.
Trial of Karen McCarron: Day 7
Trial of Karen McCarron: Day 7
(I would also suggest following her link to Moi's article, as it raises some interesting points).
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Horrendously traumatic Bollywood disco dancing
YouTube - Disco Dancer - Jimmy Adja
It's a pretty emotional scene at the end.
Monday, January 14, 2008
Sunday, January 13, 2008
From the WTF column
FOXNews.com - PETA Asks That Accused Cannibal Not Eat Meat in Jail - Local News | News Articles | National News | US News
Life is always more ridiculous than we ever think that it can be.
Saturday, January 12, 2008
Trial of Karen McCarron: Day 5—McCarron blames herself for letting her child be vaccinated
Trial of Karen McCarron: Day 5—McCarron blames herself for letting her child be vaccinated
Unfortunately you had to guess that vaccination would enter into this somewhere.
Friday, January 11, 2008
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Trial of Karen McCarron: Day 2
Trial of Karen McCarron: Day 2
Heartbreaking on all sides.
Study Says DNA Flaw May Raise Autism Risk - New York Times
Study Says DNA Flaw May Raise Autism Risk - New York Times
Interesting...this is one of the research consortiums that has access to our family's DNA, so it always makes me wonder when they find something! It's exciting to see so much research going on in so many different directions.
Wednesday, January 09, 2008
The absolute "best" theory of autism cause that I've heard yet
Mentioned here Thimerosal Exposure Declines, Autism Rates Increase, and a Note About Myself
"From my own observation: Moms of autistic kids are party goers or ex-party goers. Leaves me to think that birth control or drugs is the cause."
It's actually a close second to the theory that autistic kids are sent here by aliens to be emissaries to the rest of the world (kind of difficult if they're non-verbal I'd say), but the "party-going mom" one is pretty classic too.
And I knew that the anti-vaccine people weren't going to take the new study lying down- so far my favourite theory that they've come up with is that the large amount of immigrants coming from thimerosal using countries account for the increase. Sometimes you just have to laugh so that you don't scream.
Tuesday, January 08, 2008
Trial of Karen McCarron:Day 1
Katie McCarron. Regardless of the evidence or the verdict, I hope that people remember that it's really all about this little girl, and trying to prevent this from happening to another child.
Monday, January 07, 2008
Another exciting leap forward in medical research
FOXNews.com - Scientists Help Mice Paralyzed by Spinal Injuries Walk Again - Health News | Current Health News | Medical News
There are some very cool things going on in medicine today.
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