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Bob Moog Biography
Biographical information about Robert Moog, who developed an electronic music synthesizer in the early 1960s, and who died in August 2005. Also includes links to information about the theremin (an early electronic instrument invented by Leon Theremin), current Moog synthesizer instruments, and a photo gallery. From the company that manufactures Moog synthesizers. The Science Behind Making Steak More Tender
Consistently tender steaks may be more readily available at restaurants and supermarkets in the future, thanks to technology developed by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists in Nebraska and used by beef processors. People like us
I originally saw this “discussion” between super-atheist Richard Dawkins and born-again wotsit Ted Haggard as part of a TV documentary, but it’s worth giving it a mention here, seeing as some kind soul (whoops) posted it on YouSpace or MyToob or is it GooTube these days?http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5yjqFH-SUQHaggard comes across as rather aggressive and exasperating in this [...] All About Japanese Hina Dolls
"Every year on March 3rd, Japan celebrates the Doll Festival (Japanese, Hina Matsuri). Until recently, Girls' Day was also celebrated on March 3rd. On this day every year, families set up a special step-altar on which to arrange their Emperor and Empress dolls, called 'hina' in Japanese."This site describes and provides images of these dolls and doll altars. From the Kyoto Museum. Are Current Projections Of Climate Change Impacts On Biodiversity Misl
Are patterns of current climate sufficient to explain and predict the diversity of life found on the planet? A new theory proposes that historical climate patterns are of strong importance to diversity prediction. Yale Researchers Make Cell Biology Quantitative
Yale researchers have reported a method to count the absolute number of individual protein molecules inside a living cell, and to measure accurately where they are located, two basic hurdles for studying biology quantitatively. The assay is accurate and effective whether the molecules are spread out or concentrated in particular parts of the cell. Toys That Protect Kids From Pervs
Children want to get on the internet, but what shields them from predators? Alexander Gelfand reports on new approaches from the American International Toy Fair in New York. [Funny] A referee has sent himself off in an English amateur league ma
Andy Wain had to abandon the Sunday league match between Peterborough North End and a Royal Mail side in the 63rd minute after throwing down his whistle and marching up to confront North End's keeper. [Ironic] Professional beggars prowling about the streets of Moroccan c
The government plans to crack down on the scam used by faux beggars in growing numbers for a kind of "emotional blackmail", a cabinet minister was quoted as saying... Rehabilitation Significantly Underused After Heart Attack And Bypass S
Despite strong evidence that cardiac rehabilitation reduces disability and prolongs life, fewer than one in five people receive rehabilitation services after a heart attack or coronary bypass surgery, according to a new study.
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