Category Archives: meta

Not hardly that one, Volkswagen XY NOT

Posted on March 28, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Here is a serial translation of my “About Me” text, brought to you by Lost in Translation via Brian Clegg at Popsci on the Nature Network. This version dragged the text on a tour of Europe, translating it into French, … Continue reading →

Posted in English language, meta, silliness | 10 Comments

Endogenous retroviruses and evolution: redux

Posted on March 28, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

While chatting with Propter Doc last week, I realised that most of my current readers weren’t around to witness this blog’s finest hour. Way back in June 2007, I posted an explanation of why a paper of mine that had … Continue reading →

Posted in creationism, evolution, meta, original research, science, virology | 11 Comments

Signs of stress

Posted on March 1, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Oof! I’m glad that’s over. My thoughts on the great Canadian research funding conspiracy are on my other blog. Here are some signs my brain was over-worked this week: – I wrote dodgy limericks – I made up new words … Continue reading →

Posted in career, English language, grant wrangling, meta, personal, silliness | 8 Comments

Real life intrudes

Posted on February 22, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Me fail English? That’s unpossible!I only have a finite daily ability to write coherent English, and at the moment I need every last word of the good stuff at work. So I’m going to take a week or so off … Continue reading →

Posted in meta, personal | 7 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 →

Posted in blog roll, meme, meta | 5 Comments

Schizoblogia

Posted on February 12, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

I think I’m developing a split blogging personality. Getting the new blog going is a bit like starting a new job, and trying to make a good first impression is tough. As Helen Fielding explained in the first Bridget Jones … Continue reading →

Posted in blog roll, meta, personal | 2 Comments

Drum roll…

Posted on January 23, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

In a previous, rather jubilant post written on a very good day, I mentioned an exciting offer I’d just received. And here’s the scoop! I’ve been invited to start blogging on the Nature Network! (And I got the hockey tickets … Continue reading →

Posted in blog roll, career, meta, personal, science | 14 Comments

Book reviews – The Kite Runner and archives

Posted on January 16, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

I’ve moved these from the sidebar into the main body of the blog after I realised that people are actually reading them. Here are the last few from the archives, plus a new one. Currently reading:“Angels and Demons” by Dan … Continue reading →

Posted in book review, meta | 7 Comments

No more ads

Posted on November 30, 2007 by Cath@VWXYNot?

I’ve finally had enough and removed the ads from this site. I could live with the creationist nonsense, but not with the “baby monkeys for sale” stuff.

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