11/29/2015 archive

Zeno’s Paradox

If at every instant in it’s flight an arrow has a distinct and measurable position, when does it move? The answer is, of course, that it’s an object in motion and so has a quality of change that you are ignoring when you merely measure the position. This is why God, Liebniz, and Newton invented …

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The Breakfast Club (Here Comes the Sun)

Welcome to The Breakfast Club! We’re a disorganized group of rebel lefties who hang out and chat if and when we’re not too hungover we’ve been bailed out we’re not too exhausted from last night’s (CENSORED) the caffeine kicks in. Join us every weekday morning at 9am (ET) and weekend morning at 10:30am (ET) to …

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Punting the Pundits: Sunday Preview Edition

“Punting the Pundits” is an Open Thread. It is a selection of editorials and opinions from around the news medium and the internet blogs. The intent is to provide a forum for your reactions and opinions, not just to the opinions presented, but to what ever you find important. Follow us on Twitter @StarsHollowGzt The …

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Formula One 2015: Yas Marina

So, did you ever play with slot cars? Depending on when you may have had very different experiences. One thing that has not changed is that there is one track that is clearly superior because it’s an inside line (no matter your layout and because it’s electrically easier). Your gun controllers vary in quality a …

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Six In The Morning Sunday November 29

COP21: Paris climate deal ‘more likely’ after terror attacks By Matt McGrath Environment correspondent, BBC News, Paris Nearly 150 global leaders are gathering in Paris on Sunday for a critical UN climate meeting, amid tight security. The conference, known as COP21, will attempt to craft a long-term deal to limit carbon emissions. Observers say that the …

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