Archive for May, 2005

Jargon

Tuesday, May 31st, 2005

This biweek, we’ll look at rollerblading. The following is both compelling and useless: it’s about the “Double Push” and physics, and it almost makes sense, and yet . . .

As I pointed out in an earlier analysis (5), Chad’s ground tracks (video time trax) showed no evidence of a push force when examined quantitatively. […]

A Young Sibling for the Twin Cities?

Tuesday, May 31st, 2005

Amid their urban sprawl, Minneapolis and St. Paul might soon be joined by a third urban downtown anchored by the ultimate symbol of suburbia, the Mall of America.

Melancholy Music

Monday, May 30th, 2005

I confess: Sappy, sentimental songs make me cry.

Four Fives

Monday, May 30th, 2005

Five Reasons to Quit Your Job as a Courtroom Stenographer

The word “objection” causes you to have a seizure
Your fingers hurt — a lot
This time you’re finally going to make it as a jazz musician
Never really liked working in a courthouse anyway
Creepy criminals are creeping you out

Five Reasons to Feel […]

Fifteen Seconds of Face Time

Monday, May 30th, 2005

Getting an autograph involves a lot of waiting . . . and not much else.

Fortnightly Photo

Sunday, May 29th, 2005

On its way to the other side.

Of Mangled Mailboxes and Soup-Covered Computers

Sunday, May 29th, 2005

Professor Yeti experienced a series of mishaps recently, and has had some problems receiving your mail. Read his recap of the catastrophes, along with a bit of general advice. We apologize for any inconvenience.

A New Way of Kissing

Thursday, May 26th, 2005

The Walker Art Center’s two-room exhibit, “Urban Cocktail,” lets contemporary, city-inspired art speak for itself.

Into The Woods

Thursday, May 26th, 2005

Sleater-Kinney’s masterpiece of sludge and fuzz.

Maybe it’s the Aquaman Costume

Thursday, May 26th, 2005

People keep bothering me . . .