Microsoft-sponsored report sees great gains for biology, medicine, climate study - calls for renewed support of science.
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The Language Of War
There are very few examples of language used in today's vocabulary that would serve as a reminder of tranquility.
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The Spring has Sprung edition of the best of the week past!
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A rambling and wry exploration of investigations into what happens when we die.
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If other people were right in the first instance, they must still be right when they are complimenting you.
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Who knew cataloging could be so much fun?
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There is nothing wrong with doing nothing. So give it a try, after all you've nothing to lose.
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As of today, gypsyman is history, and I will be taking over the writing of this space.
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Going underground, fighting "Eve-teasing", building Web 3.0, giving away furniture, and more...
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An openly gay, Irish-American boycotts the Saint Patrick's Day Parade after civic leader compares gays to Nazis.
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