E-Books Rock, But Will They Rule? — More industry analysis. (Thanks to
The Pleasures of Imagination — A rather nifty article on imaginary friends, fiction and more. (Thanks to
“USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) tests her washdown system during sea trials off the Virginia Capes, June 24, 1998” — rathr strange photo of an aircraft carrier from x planes.
Cancer guardian found playing a role in sex — (Thanks to
Genetic Testing Can Change Behavior — Preliminary evidence suggests people respond more strongly to genetic risk. Slightly misleading headline, interesting story.
'Roman gladiators' link to York skeleton find — Ah, history.
Has life on Titan been discovered? No. — Evidence, proof and exobiology from our friends at Centauri Dreams.
On the Sanctity of Marriage — Ta-Nehisi Coates with a heart-rending letter between former slaves spouses in the post-Civil War era.
Texas textbooks and the truth about the Confederacy — Texas is right: We should teach kids about Jefferson Davis and the Confederacy. But let's tell the whole story. Speaking of political and racial idiocy...
?otD: Would you have your genome sequenced? Why or why not?
6/8/2010
Writing time yesterday: n/a (chemo exhaustion)
Body movement: 30 minute stationary bike ride
Hours slept: none (irregular hypnagogic state for about nine hours)
This morning's weigh-in: 228.2
Yesterday's chemo stress index: 9/10 (on the pump)
Currently (re)reading: Interesting Times by Terry Pratchett