“I could do that”

by | Dec 4, 2008 | The Public Humanist

In art history survey classes, when I get up to Jackson Pollock, I invariably have a student who says, “I could do that.” And my response is always the same: “Go ahead. If you can make a credible Jackson Pollock, you’ll get an automatic A in my...

Mad scientists and moustaches

by | Dec 4, 2008 | Ten Gallon Liberal

Not even Brad Pitt can make a justache cool: And in other news–mad scientists, rejoice! (I hope to retire as a mad scientist, for what it's worth.) Turns out virtual bodyswapping works! Gin up the machine with the big spark and phone the morgue, Igor....
Soy and Breast Cancer

Soy and Breast Cancer

by | Dec 4, 2008 | Wellness

Cancer prevention strategies and potential cure-alls range from the banal (the often-repeated three: exercise, eat healthfully, avoid excessive alcohol consumption) to the arcane and controversial.  One of the most presently controversial foods or products,...