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Comment on On Science by raj

raj — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 04:22:03 +0000

I fail to see how pointing out flaws in the testing method, or the sample set invalidates science. It’s exactly how Andrew Wakefield’s anti-vax studies were discredited.

As for my statement about it being unfair to be critical … I have no excuse for that. That was me misspeaking myself. I was trying to draw a distinction between science and belief, where belief is unsubstantiated, and in my effort to be general just fanned on the puck. (Hey, I have to prove I’m Canadian _somehow_). You’re right, of course, everyone has the right to be critical of everything.

Comment on On Science by Maverynthia

Maverynthia — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 03:49:07 +0000

You mention the “Mathematical model of the universe”, so it seems to me that if someone can think of some “good math” to explain something, it’s accepted as valid science. I just can’t get behind that. Also, part of my point was that in the case of the “supernatural” (if it exists and happens in nature, it’s natural) is that when evidence is brought forth, experiments and the like that got consistent results, they were dismissed. Flaws were pointed out in the testing methods, the people tested, and ultimately the subject matter itself.

Also, unfair to be critical for not believing the same things I do? Didn’t you just try to tell me science is all about being critical of things? Aren’t the scientific types critical of those of organized religions? Isn’t that unfair to be critical of them because they don’t believe the same things you believe? I feel everyone has a right to be critical of everything, and those people have a right to be critical back. Being critical of something allows for an information exchange.

Comment on March eMusic Downloads by ne yo beautiful monster

ne yo beautiful monster — Wed, 26 May 2010 20:31:52 +0000

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Comment on Shoegaze ain’t dead. by April’s EMusic « musings

April’s EMusic « musings — Mon, 03 May 2010 23:58:48 +0000

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Comment on Sorrow by Kourosh Farrokhzad

Kourosh Farrokhzad — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 23:39:57 +0000

Raj,

I am so sorry to only read this now. Please accept my condolences on your loss and please pass them on to Seema and your parents. I am very glad that you had the opportunity to take the trip to India last year – but I am so very sorry for your loss.

Kourosh

Comment on R.I.P. Martin Streek by dag

dag — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 20:15:46 +0000

Hey Raj, great post. I agree completely. Sad news to hear of the passing of a DJ that I’ve grown up with…

Comment on RIP PowerMac G5 by raj

raj — Mon, 11 May 2009 05:45:28 +0000

Thanks Brent, I’ll give that a shot. I thought the Apple Hardware Test only came with Intel Macs, but I’ll go digging for my original install discs to make sure.

Comment on RIP PowerMac G5 by Brent B Cameron

Brent B Cameron — Mon, 11 May 2009 05:16:45 +0000

Have you tried running the Apple Hardware Test from one of the original install disks that came with the G5? Shut down the computer, restart, and hold down the D key before the grey screen appears. I’d give the longer test and go to see what it comes up with. You may find the culprit to your problems. It also may be that the machine has given out it’s magic smoke and it is indeed time to move on. I have a June 2004 dual 1.8Ghz PowerMac G5 that has served me well for a year and a half. It’s a bit slow for video rendering projects but still makes for a great server of all types for the house and general web browsing machine. I also have a mid 2008 MacBook Pro that I use for all of my heavy lifting and offsite backup with Backblaze. Unfortunately Backblaze does not support PPC machines and I have to have my iPhoto library on an external hard drive attached to my MBP. One of these days I will get a Mac Pro that will replace the G5 and will be the computer that has all my files on it with the Drobo attached to it. Like you I need to come up with a small fortune to make that happen. Keep us updated on the status of the machine.

Comment on Well, that’s a wrap. by James

James — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 23:02:12 +0000

I’m really sorry, Raj. Best of luck to you on the next big thing, though. I’m pretty confident that you and your guys will be back up to speed in no time.

Comment on Well, that’s a wrap. by Kourosh Farrokhzad

Kourosh Farrokhzad — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 15:33:20 +0000

Hey man, I really am sorry to hear about this. It’s good to know that you have ownership over all of the work you put into EJG. Please give my best to Todd and everyone else at the former SB – I know things will work out for each and every one of you guys!