Archive for November, 2007

What is a “Mortal Insult”? The Case of the Teddy Bear Teacher

Friday, November 30th, 2007

So, this case of the British teacher who allowed her class to name their teddy bear “Mohammed” has got me wondering: What is a “Mortal Insult”, or rather, what is something so offensive that you deserve to die for it?

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What is a “Mortal Insult”? The Case of the Teddy Bear Teacher

Friday, November 30th, 2007

So, this case of the British teacher who allowed her class to name their teddy bear “Mohammed” has got me wondering: What is a “Mortal Insult”, or rather, what is something so offensive that you deserve to die for it?

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The Internet Impregnates Half the Teens in Shanghai!

Wednesday, November 28th, 2007

but now apparently fatherhood needs to be tacked on to the long list of the internet’s achievements.

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Better Writing with Metaphor

Tuesday, November 27th, 2007

Metaphors are mainstays of good lyric writing and creative writing as well. In their simplest sense, metaphors are the collisions of ideas or things that don’t belong together.

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Rhyming: Perfect vs. Family,Slant, Near or Sprung Rhyme

Monday, November 26th, 2007

Rhyming words are the signposts of lyrics. Repeated sounds are musical to the ear.

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A Creative Writing Excercise: Object Writing

Tuesday, November 20th, 2007

Object writing is an exercise that enables you to dig deep into your senses. It works like this:

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‘Wiring up’ enzymes for producing hydrogen in fuel cells

Tuesday, November 20th, 2007

Researchers in Colorado are reporting the first successful “wiring up” of hydrogenase enzymes. Those much-heralded proteins are envisioned as stars in a future hydrogen economy where they may serve as catalysts …

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Can Apple Save the Music Industry?

Tuesday, November 20th, 2007

With no where else to turn, many in the music industry are looking to the only bright spot on the horizon, or rather the only company apparently clever enough to make money on music: Apple.

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