Linguistically Inclined

"Hello, my name is Phoebe. What can I do for you today?"

2007-05-02T20:09:38Z

Well, I still have a job, for now. I guess it makes sense; people are stocking up on food and supplies in addition to just gasoline, and having your food and supplies delivered right to your door saves gas and neatly sidesteps the issue of going t...

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at the top of the mountain, just a few harmless flakes

2007-04-30T18:31:57Z

What a way to greet the beginning of the oil crisis: I forgot to tank up yesterday before it all began. The local gas station I frequent had a tense, hostile aura already, and $55 to tank up hits me where it hurts. But, I keep reminding myself, t...

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observe reality! it doesn't exist unless you do!

2007-04-24T16:46:52Z

On a more positive note than my last entry, I have a few links to share from my illicit news-surfing at work. Nanoscale 'Coaxial Cables' for Solar Energy Harvesting In short, new technology for improving the efficiency of solar cells -- it could...

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all in all, a productive day

2007-04-24T14:31:52Z

Well, not today; today has barely started and I expect to be spending 10 1/2 hours of it at work, so there's a chunk of time lost already. But yesterday, yesterday I not only renewed my membership in the ACLU, I also made a contribution to NARAL ...

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sitting here at my digital job...

2007-04-22T23:02:14Z

Boy, I need to get in shape. This selfish thought is one of many brought to mind by April 30th and whatever oil crisis it might end up bringing. I mean, I figure I'm bright enough to build a solar oven -- don't have to be too bright for that aroun...

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QotD: Ms. President

2007-04-19T21:07:01Z

Is it likely that the U.S. will have a female president in the near future? In your lifetime? Why? What a great Question of the Day to start my Vox with! Personally, my ultimate life's dream is to be president of the first independent settlement...

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