Here’s another product for you! (via email) Get Real! Swift Written by James Randi Tuesday, 27 October 2009 00:00 A gushing ad for the WattGate 381, a $148 110-volt wall receptacle, is a masterpiece of misrepresentation, hyperbole, and mendacity that just could attract a starry-eyed Audio-Visual fan. And stupidity – just in case the vendors … Continue reading “If you’re willing to pay extra for premium cables…”
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Are audiophiles really this stupid?
(via email) Cable Break-In Service The inconvenience of cable break-in: Brand new cables require up to 400 hours to properly settle down sonically. This is a great inconvenience, requiring time and effort, as well as hours spent on your equipment before you can enjoy the full sonic potential of the cables you purchased. If you … Continue reading “Are audiophiles really this stupid?”
A really stupid article
(via Lamest. Article. Ever.) Orbiter crashing into the moon There is a Japanese lunar orbiter named Kaguya that is scheduled to crash into the moon today at about 2:30 pm ET. Scientists hope to learn something about the moon’s composition by observing the debris that is kicked up. In many traditions, including astrology, the moon … Continue reading “A really stupid article”
Reasons you shouldn’t believe in evolution…
(via Pharyngula) 50 Reasons I Reject Evolution: 1.) Because I don’t like the idea that we came from apes… despite that humans are categorically defined and classified as apes. 2.) Because I’m too stupid and/or lazy to open a fucking book or turn on the Discovery Science Channel. 3.) Because if I can’t immediately understand … Continue reading “Reasons you shouldn’t believe in evolution…”
A new gadget for the extremely gullible
(via email) Contribute To The Environment Unconsciously With The Magic Power System!: What would you say to a £34.99 ($53.75) device that plugs into your car’s lighter socket and gives you 10-30% better fuel economy, cleans the entire car electrically and improves audio sounds? We totally believe all those claims, and those are just a … Continue reading “A new gadget for the extremely gullible”
Ken Miller weighs in on _Expelled_
(via Pharyngula) Ken Miller doesn’t like Expelled. He must be one of those atheistic scientists, or not.
Richard Dawkins is going to appear on _Doctor Who_
(via Pharyngula ) Russell T Davies: Return of the (tea) Time Lord: The evolutionary biologist and best-selling author of The God Delusion will appear as a guest star in the new series of Doctor Who, which began last night. “People were falling at his feet,” says Davies, creator of the BBC’s flagship show. “We’ve had … Continue reading “Richard Dawkins is going to appear on _Doctor Who_”
Who needs expensive cables?
(via email) Do Coat Hangers Sound As Good Monster Cables? We gathered up a 5 of our audio buddies. We took my “old” Martin Logan SL-3 (not a bad speaker for accurate noise making) and hooked them up with Monster 1000 speaker cables [ed. Monster Ultra Series THX 1000 Audio Interconnects] (decent cables according to … Continue reading “Who needs expensive cables?”
Free Energy Scam
A free energy scam gets by the spam filter… From: “Water Powered Cars” <smtp@nineivory.com> Date: 07 Feb 2008 12:50:37 -0600 Subject: We Open The Door For You To FREE-ENERGY We offer a cost effective, immediate solution to the “energy crisis” and pollution – right now. If you actually had an effective, immediate solution to the … Continue reading “Free Energy Scam”
Creation Museum Report
John Scalzi goes to the Creation Museum so you don’t have to. ON THE CREATION MUSEUM By John Scalzi Here’s how to understand the Creation Museum: Imagine, if you will, a load of horseshit. And we’re not talking just your average load of horseshit; no, we’re talking colossal load of horsehit. An epic load of … Continue reading “Creation Museum Report”