Information Overload
An Over-Abundance of Information in the Information Age
An essay on the trends on the Internet that cause an explosion of information that is often antithetical to the ideals of democracy and progress. This essay cautions parents, teachers and community leaders to be wary of every emerging media outlet.
The Daddy Long Legs (Harvestman) Myth
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Photos of the Harvestman, also known as the Daddy Long Legs Spider. This creature is not a spider and is not venomous.
Ruby-Throated Hummingbird
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Photos and video of the Ruby-Throated Hummingbird.
Water Scorpion Photos
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Photos of the Water Scorpions (Water Stick Insect), which are large predatory bugs.
The Giant Saguaro Cactus
Photos of the Giant Saguaro Cactus in Arizona.
The knock at the door
Mom used to pull pranks on us as kids... so I couldn't help pulling pranks on her too.
Choosing the Right Pesticide
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Cartoon about pesticides and plagues.
Infinity, for the Mind and Body
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A short discussion on infinities.
PHP Traits for Implementing Interfaces
PHP 5.4 introduced traits. Traits are in many ways like code-assisted copy and paste. They are ways to mix code into a class without inheritance. But what are they good for? When should they be used?
Game Resource
Game resources - designs and downloads.