Category Archives: blog roll

Put on a happy face

Posted on June 18, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

I recently discovered PubMed Faceoff – an application that assigns something called Chernoff Faces to different publications. Euan Adie on the Nature Network provided the link, and a much better explanation than I’m capable of, so go and check out … Continue reading →

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You can leave your hat on

Posted on May 28, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Does anyone else read PossumMomma’s blog? (aka Atheist in a Minivan). The usual content consists of thoughtful posts about atheist parenting in a world full of theists, and (fully justified) rants about Warren Jeffs. Highly recommended. A recent entry stood … Continue reading →

Posted in atheism, blog roll, silliness | 5 Comments

New kid on the blog

Posted on May 20, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

My friend Kyrsten (of bot fly fame) has finally started her own blog. So head on over to Infinite Science for posts on, well, science, and a cat called Mr Obama. Welcome back to the blogosphere, Kyrsten! Look out, it’s … Continue reading →

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One and counting

Posted on May 9, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Today is a momentous occasion. I’m stunned and amazed that there’s no mention of it on the BBC, CBC or CNN. Maybe they’re going to run a special feature on tonight’s news instead. Yup, today marks one year since my … Continue reading →

Posted in blog buddies, blog roll, career, meta, personal | 18 Comments

PZ PredictZ

Posted on April 25, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Following this post on the discrediting of astrology, PZ Myers has started a sideline in fabricated horoscopes. Some of these are priceless, so I’ve collected them here for those of you who don’t read Pharyngula. (But wait! Doesn’t everyone read … Continue reading →

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The most fun you’ll have with Excel today

Posted on April 10, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Oh my goodness, are kittens ever fun! Don’t worry, I won’t turn this into a “look at my kitty OMG!!!!!” blog, but they’ll probably crop up every now and then. You know what else is fun? Silly graphs!(via Genomicron). Song … Continue reading →

Posted in blog roll, music, silliness, videos | 5 Comments

Best paper EVER!

Posted on April 5, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

The most useful paper in the history of science was published this week, in a specialist journal that focuses on my department’s field of study. I really wish I could link to it, but that might give away too much … Continue reading →

Posted in blog roll, career, grant wrangling, meta, science | 4 Comments

Am I a walking stereotype?

Posted on March 14, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

I came across an interesting site recently. It’s called “Stuff White People Like” and, well, it’s a list of things that white people are supposed to all be into. There are several different ways to approach such a list, many … Continue reading →

Posted in blog roll, career, cycling, drunkenness, education, environment, personal, science, silliness, snow, sport, Vancouver | 10 Comments

I’d like to thank the Academy…

Posted on February 18, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

I’m very honoured and humbled to say that several people have awarded me a big E for excellent. Thank you all, I really appreciate it. When I first started writing this blog I didn’t know if anyone would ever read … Continue reading →

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Bonus Friday Primate Party

Posted on February 15, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

I wasn’t going to do one today, but I saw this at MissPrism’s place and I just had to post it. It might just have made my day (unless I get any news from my 9 month+1 day pregnant friend … Continue reading →

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