Archive for August, 2007

Hip Bursitis – Trochanteric Bursitis

Hip Bursitis – Trochanteric Bursitis

I’m going to have to lay off the running for a little while.

ABD

As of 10:00 this morning, I’m officially ABD — “all but dissertation.” Passed my oral exam yesterday (which is basically a defense of my three eight-hour written exams) and my prospectus defense this morning.

Minneapolis Bridge Collapse: A Pigeon Factor?

Minneapolis Bridge Collapse: A Pigeon Factor?

Lots of questions in Newsweek this week.

Mormons: Is Polygamy in Afterlife OK?

Mormons: Is Polygamy in Afterlife OK?

Progress report

I’ve finished writing my exams. Monday is my oral exam, and then I defend my prospectus.

And then all I have to do is research, write, and defend my dissertation. Piece of cake.

Longest lunar eclipse in 7 years expected

Longest lunar eclipse in 7 years expected

Asteroid 99942 Apophis

Asteroid 99942 Apophis

It will pass 21,557 miles from Earth—5,000 miles closer than most weather satellites.

German Physicists Claim Speed of Light Broken

German Physicists Claim Speed of Light Broken

But they may be wrong. Oh well.

In 15 minutes

My first eight-hour comprehensive exam starts in 15 minutes. Then another Monday, then another Thursday. Then an oral examination the Monday after that.

Use a Wristwatch as a Compass

Use a Wristwatch as a Compass