Monthly Archives: July 2009

On WiFi, Journalism and PR

Continuing with my tradition of being impressed with the quality of journalism at Ars Technica, this article takes a skeptical look at WiFi allergies (or electrosensitivity) in light of a recent spate of reports on the subject. However; perhaps a … Continue reading

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Hope for Journalism?

It seems like every day, we come across articles announcing a new technology or method that will revolutionize the way things work. The claims are bold (and usually vague), make a small splash in the headlines, and are never heard … Continue reading

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The Internet

Not only is this clip a striking example of The Internet at an earlier time, but also a sobering reminder of how journalism has evolved in the past few decades. Things to watch out for in the clip: The interview … Continue reading

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Viva Las Vegas

The best part of Las Vegas? Not only can you buy a 24 oz. cocktail, but you can get it at an outdoor stand and walk around the city with it:

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The Amaz!ng Photos

Here are selected photos from The Amaz!ng Meeting 7: TAM7 took place last weekend at the South Point Hotel in Las Vegas.

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The Amazing Meeting: Day 1

Today was the first “official” day of The Amazing Meeting 7. So far, I’ve managed to meet, and get my photo taken with: Phil Plait, Penn Jillette, and Yau-Man Chan. There was a live recording of the Skeptic’s Guide to … Continue reading

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Phishing Fail

Sometimes I get the feeling that phishers aren’t even trying any more: Note: The sender’s name.

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