6A Reprazent (Part 2)
Originally posted to ydnar.vox.com in November 2006.
Atheist Rubric
Originally posted to ydnar.vox.com in October 2006.
There are many things I could say about this book. One of which is that I am the furthest from its intended audience as one could be. With an economy of pages (it weighs in at 96 pages, including references), Sam Harris presents a compelling case on morality, rule of law and the effect religion has had on humanity.
The book is at the same time both hilarious and incredibly frightening. With a few bits of simple logic, it dismantles a number of Christian precepts. Later it describes the dangerous effect that "religious morality" has on the health and well-being of mankind.
One example is the Right's opposition to a HPV vaccine because it would encourage premarital sex. If you extend this to a theoretical HIV vaccine, then the utter abhorrence of this point of view becomes clear.
Something Letterman said to Bill O'Reilly said the other night rang true here: "It's not a simple question, because I'm a thoughtful person."
The book is at the same time both hilarious and incredibly frightening. With a few bits of simple logic, it dismantles a number of Christian precepts. Later it describes the dangerous effect that "religious morality" has on the health and well-being of mankind.
One example is the Right's opposition to a HPV vaccine because it would encourage premarital sex. If you extend this to a theoretical HIV vaccine, then the utter abhorrence of this point of view becomes clear.
Something Letterman said to Bill O'Reilly said the other night rang true here: "It's not a simple question, because I'm a thoughtful person."
On Vox: Ducati 1098, In Situ
A fellow snagged two shots (and a video) of the less-than-secret replacement for the 999 on a tour of the Ducati factory. CW says it will be announced in 2 weeks at the Milan motorcycle show. CW also says 916...
Ducati 1098, In Situ
Originally posted to ydnar.vox.com in October 2006.
A fellow snagged two shots (and a video) of the less-than-secret replacement for the 999 on a tour of the Ducati factory. CW says it will be announced in 2 weeks at the Milan motorcycle show. CW also says 916 fans (nee 999 haters) will rejoice, and Duc will suffer a bit of the Osbourne effect.
I for one welcome our new side-by-side headlamp overlords. Now where is the 798?
I for one welcome our new side-by-side headlamp overlords. Now where is the 798?
Climbing Update
Originally posted to ydnar.vox.com in October 2006.
- Finished every wall I started last night.
- Now have completed every 5.9 and 5.9+ in the gym, including the blasted 5.9+ overhang at the edge of the main room.
- Did my first 5.10c (woot!)
- Tired.
Paradise PB
Originally posted to ydnar.vox.com in October 2006.
Rode the Paradise/Tiburon loop door-to-door in 3:05, just a hair over 48 miles. Bridge-to-bridge portion was 2 hours, and averaged 18mph on Paradise drive.
Didn't fare so well at the climbing gym though, my arms were so burnt I couldn't even finish a 5.8.
Missed an alleycat today, bummer.
Climbing
Originally posted to ydnar.vox.com in October 2006.
1st Post via E70
Originally posted to ydnar.vox.com in October 2006.
Pista investigates her new bed.
Steampunk Laptop
Originally posted to ydnar.vox.com in October 2006.
Via Engadget, the coolest laptop ever made, bar none.
Edit: Originally via JWZ.
5.10c
Originally posted to ydnar.vox.com in October 2006.
Took climbing to a new level (har) yesterday. Climbed the hard 5.9 with the crack again, in half the time as last week. Also climbed a 5.10a, a 5.10b, and made it halfway up a 5.10c before my arms completely crapped out at the end of the night.
The 5.10c had 4 smallish holds within 18 inches of each other, then no holds for another 3 feet, both spread apart by almost 6 feet laterally. ydnar be pwn3d.