Friday Links!

Once more, Friday is upon us. Here's a collection of news and other things that struck me as worthy of being shared:

What Does This Mean?. A great article about deciphering a 1903 trade magazine advertisement.

It's three times cheaper to give housing to the homeless than to keep them on the streets.

Don’t Worry So Much: How Not To Review Women’s Writing.

Catholic Parents Furious Same-Sex Couple Has Adopted The Children They Abused.

Why It Matters That Politicians Have No Experience of Poverty.

Judge: Conservative groups cannot become co-defendants in Miami-Dade gay marriage lawsuit.

Star Within a Star: Weird Stellar 'Hybrid' Discovered.

Marvel At The 'Most Colorful View of Universe' Ever Seen By Hubble Telescope.

Science Confirms: Yup, This Book Really Is Bound in Human Skin.

LEGO's new toys celebrate women in science.

GOP Homophobia So Bad Not Even GOProud Can Stand It Anymore.

It Shouldn't Take Magic to Be Accepted.

The Missing Neutrino Evidence --"A Clue to the Origin of the Universe and Matter".

FLORIDA: Backlash Grows Against AG Pam Bondi For Supporting Marriage Ban.

The Zero Gravity Cocktail Project, Boldly Designing a Cocktail Glass for Space.

My alma mater, Seattle Pacific University, was the site of a multiple-shooting yesterday. This occurred just two miles from my house: Mayor, County Executive, and Governor Respond to Seattle Pacific University Shooting and Call for Action on Gun Violence.

I wrote about a troubling event in my childhood, among other things:We aren't the ones recruiting.



Ryland's Story (I needed a hanky...):



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ASAP Science - Can You Trust Your Ears?:



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Sam Smith - Stay With Me ft. Mary J. Blige:



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Show Me Your Pride - By Miss Coco Peru:



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