Tag Archives: Wikipedia

Open Thread Thursday: Megachilidae

Posted on June 9, 2011 by

From Wikipedia (Megachilidae) The Megachilidae are a cosmopolitan family of (mostly) solitary bees whose pollen-carrying structure (called a scopa) is restricted to the ventral surface of the abdomen (rather than mostly or exclusively on the hind legs as in other … Continue reading →

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Conservapedia: The Right Hates Science

Posted on March 25, 2011 by

From TYT, The Young Turks via YouTube: Wow. You can visit Conservapedia here: Conservapedia

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Open Thread Thursday: Elizabeth Taylor

Posted on March 24, 2011 by

From Wikipedia (Elizabeth Taylor) Dame Elizabeth Rosemond “Liz” Taylor, DBE (February 27, 1932 – March 23, 2011)[1][2] was an English-born American actress.[3] Beginning as a child star then throughout her adulthood, she became known for her acting talent, glamour and … Continue reading →

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How to Recognize a Hack Writer

Posted on March 19, 2011 by

First off, what is a “hack writer?” According to Wikipedia, it is the following: Hack writer is a colloquial and usually pejorative term used to refer to a writer who is paid to write low-quality, rushed articles or books “to … Continue reading →

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Open Thread Thursday: Star Trek: The Animated Series

Posted on March 17, 2011 by

From Wikipedia (Star Trek: The Animated Series) Star Trek: The Animated Series is an animated science fiction television series set in the Star Trek universe following the Star Trek: The Original Series of the 1960s. The animated series was aired … Continue reading →

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Open Thread Thursday: Human Migration

Posted on January 27, 2011 by

From Wikipedia (Human Migration): Human migration is physical movement by humans from one area to another, sometimes over long distances or in large groups. The movement of populations in modern times has continued under the form of both voluntary migration … Continue reading →

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Open Thread Thursday: Welfare Economics

Posted on January 20, 2011 by

From Wikipedia (Welfare Economics): Welfare economics is a branch of economics that uses microeconomic techniques to evaluate economic well-being, especially relative to competitive general equilibrium within an economy as to economic efficiency and the resulting income distribution[1] associated with it. … Continue reading →

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