Category Archives: Vancouver

Bits and Bobs…

Posted on August 4, 2007 by Cath@VWXYNot?

…a suitably lazy Friday post. 1) ERV and Colbert take down Michael Behe. Our chief weapon is reason, reason and mockery.Our two chief weapons are reason, mockery, and empirical evidence.Amongst our weaponry are such things as… 2) Another reason why … Continue reading →

Posted in apes, creationism, evolution, nature, personal, Primate Party, silliness, Vancouver | 3 Comments

Say again?

Posted on July 17, 2007 by Cath@VWXYNot?

I saw an advert on local TV last night for an upcoming street festival. It was described as a fun-free event for all the family.I guess the announcer didn’t realise that a comma translates to a pause…

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More questions than answers

Posted on June 25, 2007 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Some people like to go to church on Sundays, presumably to ponder some of the universe’s Big Questions. I do not go to church, and instead I’m spending the afternoon being distracted from what I’m supposed to be doing by … Continue reading →

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Vulcans! In Vancouver!

Posted on June 15, 2007 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Sorry, couldn’t resist. I don’t have access to The Lancet – does anyone have a subscription? Were there photos in the original paper? _____________________________________________ Update: no photos. How disappointing. Thanks anyway Factician for sending the paper!

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Beach-front office, here I come!

Posted on June 2, 2007 by Cath@VWXYNot?

I came across a very cool use of Google Maps via a comments thread on Pharyngula today. Flood Maps lets you see how rising sea levels are projected to alter the coastline around the world. My house looks like it … Continue reading →

Posted in Climate change, Vancouver | 2 Comments

First rule of The Race: do not talk about The Race.

Posted on May 18, 2007 by Cath@VWXYNot?

I am lucky enough to be able to cycle to work every day, using three of the many designated bike routes that criss-cross the city of Vancouver. These are quiet side streets with various traffic calming measures and favourable stop … Continue reading →

Posted in cycling, Vancouver | 4 Comments