Monthly Archives: November 2009

How Much Power Does The Human Brain Require To Operate?

Posted on November 8, 2009 by Daniel Florien

A lot, at least if we were to replicate it with our current technology: According to Kwabena Boahen, a computer scientist at Stanford University, a robot with a processor as smart as the human brain would require at least 10 … Continue reading →

Posted in Science, Technology | 16 Comments

I’ll Let No Flimsy Fairy Tale Push Me

Posted on November 7, 2009 by Daniel Florien

I’m re-reading one of my favorite novels, East of Eden by John Steinbeck, and I thought this exchange between Samuel and his wife embodies some of what I feel when confronted with superstition: The cooing of pigeons brought memory into … Continue reading →

Posted in Quotes, Superstition | 24 Comments

Praying Mantis Eats Grasshopper

Posted on November 7, 2009 by Daniel Florien

Just be thankful they’re small.

Posted in Science, Videos | 16 Comments

Ray Comfort Look-Alike Teaches English

Posted on November 6, 2009 by Daniel Florien

If you were wondering where Ray Comfort got his career started, now you know: Okay, maybe it’s not really R — quick, flee, there’s a drunken man in the house! (via)

Posted in Humor, Videos | 3 Comments

Usually The Husband’s Fault?

Posted on November 6, 2009 by Daniel Florien

I remembered this quote the other day from an old book I read from when I was a Christian: If a couple has been married for more than five years, any persistent disharmony in their marriage relationship is usually attributable … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Quotes | 54 Comments

Uncomfortable Moment During the Announcements

Posted on November 6, 2009 by vorjack

by VorJack Awkward: A priest in the Diocese of Scranton has been removed as administrator of three Throop parishes after he inadvertently displayed four photos of what a diocese spokesman called “minimally attired adult males” before the 8 a.m. Mass … Continue reading →

Posted in Catholicism | 26 Comments

Catholic Church Spends $550,000 to Repeal Gay Marriage Law in Maine

Posted on November 5, 2009 by Daniel Florien

(via)

Posted in Current Events, Sexuality, Videos | 65 Comments

Jesus Appears on Pickup

Posted on November 5, 2009 by Daniel Florien

It looks like the homeless man sticker I applied and removed is still confusing the minds of simple people: Jim Stevens says he’s not particularly religious and is clueless about why an image resembling Jesus Christ keeps appearing on his … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Current Events, Superstition | 47 Comments

Study Proves Universe Created By Committee

Posted on November 5, 2009 by Daniel Florien

We finally have discovered, beyond any shadow of a doubt, how our universe was been created. No, it’s wasn’t by some all-powerful eternally begotten long-haired hippy. Nor was it from an Invisible Pink Unicorn (bless his holy hooves). It ends … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Creationism / ID, God, Humor | 25 Comments

Red Fox Hunting In Snow

Posted on November 4, 2009 by Daniel Florien

At least you don’t have to spend your day doing stuff like this.

Posted in Science, Videos | 15 Comments