Peter Flom
I am a statistician, working with a wide variety of clients, mostly researchers in psychology, education, medicine, social sciences and other fields.
I also have given talks and written articles on learning disabilities and related issues.
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I also have given talks and written articles on learning disabilities and related issues.
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PhD, Psychometrics, Fordham Univ.; MA, Special Education, NYUInterests
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Fatal Distraction LimerickA limerick about dstraction
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Weight Loss LimerickA limerick about weight loss
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Math Frustration LimerickA limerick about math frustration
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The North Dakota Senate Race 2012: Heidi Heitkamp Vs. Rick BergMy analysis of the North Dakota senate race
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The Florida Senate Race 2012: Bill Nelson Vs. Connie Mack Update May 25I analyze the Florida senate race
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Indiana Senate Race 2012: Joe Donnelly Vs. Richard Mourdock //Update May 26An analysis of the race for the Indiana senate seat formerly held by Dick Lugar
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The Nevada Senate Race 2012: Dean Heller Vs. Shelley BerkleyI analyze the Nevada senate race between Dean Heller and Shelley Berkley
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Sarkozy LosesA poem about Hollande beating Sarkozy -
The Montana Senate Race 2012: Jon Tester Vs. Denny RehbergMy analysis of the Montana senate race
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The Massachusetts Senate Race 2012: Elizabeth Warren Vs. Scott Brown Update May 25My analysis of this race
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Mitt Romney PoemA poem about Mitt Romney
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Fat Man LimerickA limerick about a fat man
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The Missouri Senate Race 2012: Claire McCaskill Vs. A Republican to Be Named Later // Update May 20My analysis of the Missouri Senate race
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Senate 2012 – the Landslide StatesFor completeness, as part of my series on the Senate, I cover states that are unlikely to be close
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The Virginia Senate Race 2012: George Allen Vs. Tim Kaine Update May 26An analysis of the Virginia Senate race for 2012, pitting George Allen against Tim Kaine
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Tax Policy and Economic GrowthSome thoughts on how to make the economy grow by taking money from the rich and giving it to the poor.
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Mitt Romney's Path to the Nomination is Clear; His Path to the White House Much Less So: Electoral VotesI analyze the race for the presidency between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney in terms of electoral votes and base vs. swing states
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North Korean Missile HaikuA haiku about the failed missile
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Book Review: Fuzzy Nation by John ScalziI review Fuzzy Nation by John Scalzi, a good funny science fiction novel
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Book Review: Embassytown by China MievilleEmbassytown is literature; it is a novel about language. And Embassytown is science fiction; it is a novel about contact between different species.
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Who Would Be the Hardest Republican for Obama to Beat?I analyze which of the Republican candidates for president would be hardest for Obama to beat
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Book Review: The Official Encylopedia of Bridge, 7th EditionI review this treasure trove of bridge information
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In the Distance: A PoemA poem about hope, peace, and war.
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Republican Congressman Richard Hanna Tells Women to Give to DemocratsRep. Richard Hanna (R-NY), at a rally for the Equal Rights Amendment, told women to give to DemocratsAlso published on:
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Just when Mitt Romney Looked Inevitable .... Etch a Sketch!Mitt Romney won in Illinois and got Jeb Bush's endorsement. But the gaffes continue
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ScientistsA poem about science and scientists
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Laundry Haikua haiku about laundry
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What is Science Fiction?My thoughts on what science fiction is.
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Souls and Bellies: Why I Am a ProgressiveSome thoughts on why I am a progressive, based on a quotation from Rabbi Israel Salanter
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AdolescenceA poem about adolescence
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Statistics 101: Regression with Count Data; Poisson Regression and Negative Binomial RegressionWhen your dependent variable is a count (a non-negative integer) regular regression can be inappropriate.
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Book Review: The Better Angels of Our Nature: Why Violence Has Declined by Steven PinkerI review "The Better Angels of our Nature" by Steven Pinker
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An Earth Day PoemA poem for Earth day -
"Southern Tuesday": Santorum Wins Alabama and MississippiI look at results for the Republican nomination for President from Alabama and Mississippi
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Boyfriend LimerickA limerick about a relationship problem -
Book Review: The Chalk Girl by Carol O'ConnellI review the Chalk Girl, the latest in Carol O'Connell's Mallory series
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How to Read a PollI show how to interpret the results of a poll
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Daylight Savings TimeA poem about daylight savings time -
Romney is Raising Relatively Little from Small DonorsMitt Romney is raising the most of any Republican, but relatively little is coming from small donors
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Anchovies!A poem about anchovies
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Angus King is Running for Senate in MaineAngus King, the former governor of Maine, is running for Senate as an independent for Olympia Snowe's seat
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The Long Run (and the Short)A poem about the long run
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Candidates Look to Super TuesdayA look at the polls for the Republican nomination, and their meaning, one day before super Tuesday
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Change of Mind LimerickA limerick about a woman who changes her mind
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To the Moon LimerickA limerick about a failed space voyage -
St Patrick' Day LimerickA limerick for St. Patrick's day.
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Bob Kerrey Decides to Run for Senate in NebraskaFormer Sen. Bob Kerrey (D-NE) has decided to run for Senate in 2012, contesting the seat being vacated by Ben Nelson (also a Democrat)
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Mitt Romney Wins in Michigan Primary - but Not ConvincinglyYesterday there was a Republican primary in Michigan. Mitt Romney won with 41 percent to Santourm's 38 percent. Paul got 12 percent and Gingrich 7 percent.
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Senator Snowe (R-Maine) to RetireSenator Snowe (R-ME) is a very popular politician from Maine. She has been senator for 33 years. The race for Senate is now wide openAlso published on:
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Mitt Romney LimerickA Mitt Romney limerick
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Superman's Girlfriend Has a ProblemA poem about Superman and Lois Lane
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Marital SpatA humorous poem
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The OthersA poem about others and otherness
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Opposition and DefianceI offer some thoughts on oppositional and defiant behavior in children, and why it might be related to other issues
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I Could Eat a ... LimerickA limerick about appetite
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Pots and CoversA limerick about couples
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Sweatpantsa poem about sweatpants
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Body: A LimerickA limerick about fitness
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Dessert!A poem about desserts.
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Rick SantorumA poem about Rick Santorum
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New Year's Resolutions for 2012Some new year's resolutions
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Handicapping the Republican Nomination After IowaMy thoughts on who could win, and what Iowa means to the Republican nomination process
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CoffeeA poem about coffee
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HallucinationA poem about a guy who hallucinates
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Book Review: Taking Sudoku Seriously by Jason Rosenhouse and Laura TaalmanYou're probably familiar with Sudoku. This book uses these puzzles to help illustrate and explore various areas of mathematics
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GenerosityA poem about generosity
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Book Review: His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi NovikI review His Majesty's Dragon, an alternate history novel and the start of the Temeraire series by Naomi Novik
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Overweight LimerickA limerick about weight and height
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Decision LimerickA limerick about a big decision
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Flying High LimerickA limerick
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Book Review: Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom by Cory DoctorowI review this science fiction novel by Cory Doctorow
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Annoying Words and PhrasesI list some words and phrases that annoy me, and explain why
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Politicians' Personal Lives: Should We Care?I give my opinions on whether we should care about politicians' personal lives.
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What Are You Reading? November 30, 2011I review what I am reading this week
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Book Review: Snuff by Terry PratchettI review Snuff, the latest Discworld novel by Terry Pratchett
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Christmas Makes Me AtheisticA poem about Christmas and atheism
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A Few of My Favorite CharitiesAn article about some charitable organizations I like
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Sam Brownback, Emma Kate Sullivan and Freedom of SpeechGov. Sam Brownback's office demanding that Emma Sullivan apologize for a tweet. Then it mushroomed.
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The Problem with Mitt RomneyA poem about Mitt Romney
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Here's ToSome things I am thankful for
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What Are You Reading? November 23, 2011I review what I am reading this week
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Beach Love LimerickA limerick about love on the beach
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Fat Man LimerickA limerick about an obese gentleman
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All Families HaikuA haiku about what really matters when raising kids
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NapkinA poem about napkins and laps
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SuicideA poem about suicide
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Rich and PoorSome thoughts (in rhyme) on wealth and poverty
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A Winter HaikuA little bit of a different take on winter
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First Winter, Then FallAnother weather related poem
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Winter Wham BamA poem about the freakish weather
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What Are You Reading? Oct 26, 2011I review what I am reading this week
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Halloween Insult LimerickA limerick
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Flu LimerickFlu is awful
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Refusal LimerickA limerick
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Cold LimerickA limerick about having a cold
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What to Hdo with Your Old GadgetsHow to dispose of your old cell phones, computers, cameras and other electronic gear
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Republican Debate LimerickThe Republicans debated again last night.
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What Are You Reading? Oct 19, 2011I review what I am reading this week
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9-9-9 NonsenseI discuss Herman Cain's 9-9-9 plan. It's wrong. The math is wrong, the way he says he came up with it is wrong.
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Book Review: Absolute Monarchs: A History of the PapacyI review this book on the papacy, by John Julius Norwich
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What Are You Reading? Oct 12, 2011I review what I am reading this week
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Occupy!A poem about Occupy Wall Street
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Republican Candidates for President, 2012: The Final FieldI review (from a liberal's POV) the Republican candidates for President, 2012
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What Are You Reading? Oct 5, 2011I review what I am reading this week
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Four Great Games Compared: Chess, Go, Scrabble and BridgeI compare these four great games on various traits
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Beer LimerickA limerick about beer
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Book Review: Clarence Darrow: Attorney for the DamnedI review this biography of one of the most famous trial lawyers ever.
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What Are You Reading? Sept 28, 2011I review books that I am reading
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Poetry for a Fee LimerickA meta-limerick, a limerick about writing poetry
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Computer WoesA little computer humor
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How Much is 2+2?Some thoughts on math and basic equations and why they are not so basic at all.
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So Long Summer! Hello Fall!A poem about the end of summer
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What Are You Reading? Sept 22, 2011I review what I am reading this week
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Budget CuttingA short poem about the budget
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My Business as a Statistical ConsultantI describe what it's like to be a statistical consultant
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Drinking Ice Water to Lose WeightI show how drinking ice water burns calories
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What Are You Reading? Sept 7, 2011I review what I am reading this week
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Book Review: Fall of Giants by Ken FollettI review this historical fiction novel by Ken Follett
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Autumn PoemA poem about autumn
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Complaint LimerickA limerick about complainers
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ChiliA poem about chili
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From a 3 Year OldA poem from the POV of a 3 year old.
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Summer is a Going OutA poem about the departure of summer
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What Are You Reading? Aug 31, 2011I discuss what I am reading this week
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Sept. 11 Strengthened, Coalesced New YorkersOn Sept. 11, 2001, I was the father of a 5-year-old boy who was just starting kindergarten. I was a husband. I was a statistician. I was an atheist. I was a liberal. And I was working at 2 World Trade Center. Indeed, I was there then, when it happened.
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IreneI'm in NYC so....
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Labor Day: Thank a Union HaikuA haiku
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Monkey See PoemA poem
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Statistics 101: Which Type of Regression Should I Choose?I describe various types of regression, and help you choose among them
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Romance LimerickA limerick
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Beauty LimerickA limerick that's serious. Can this be?
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Job Choice LimerickMany jobs are being outsourced....
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Bad Student LimerickA limerick about a bad student
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Memories of 9/11I was in 2 WTC when the plane hit. Here are my memories of the day
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Ham LimerickA limerick about ham
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Pickle LimerickA limerick about pickles
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My Favorite AC ArticlesMy favorites of what I've written
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Tim Pawlenty LimerickTim Pawlenty is no longer running for president
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The Gettysburg Address - as Texted by a Busy ManThe dangers of autocorrect
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Ron PaulMy thoughts on Ron Paul
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Newt Gingrich is Running!My thoughts on Newt Gingrich
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Product Review: Mother in Law's Kimchi Napa CabbageThis is high quality kimchi.
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Sines - Triangles and Beyond!I discuss the sine function
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Weight Watchers PoemA Poem about the Weight Watcher plan
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Book Review: Old Man's War by John ScalziI review this book by John Scalzi
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Rick PerryMy thoughts on Rick Perry
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Do French Fries and Potato Chips Really Pack on the Pounds?Reports that fries or chips. pack on the pounds may be overstated
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Another Summertime HaikuA haiku about summer and air condition
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Summer HaikuA haiku for hot weather
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Pastrami: A Surprisingly Low Calorie FoodI discuss pastrami
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Michelle BachmannA poem about Michelle Bachmann
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Tyranolimerick!A limerick about tyranosaurus rex
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What Are You Reading? Aug 3, 2011I review what I am reading this week
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Light Bulb Jokes: Why Are They Funny?Some thoughts on an iconic form of joke: The light bulb joke
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Product Review: Daniele Braesola - Dry Cured BeefBraesola is much healthier than salami
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Herman CainA highly opinionated poem about Herman Cain
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Couple Playing Bridge LimerickMurder between spouses has happened at least once at the bridge table
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The LotteryA poem about the lottery
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Five Jokes Explained: Why is it Funny?I offer an explanation of some jokes I find funny
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One, Two, Love: A Tritina PoemA tritina poem about love
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Environmental HaikuA haiku about the planet
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Beer Review: Declaration AleI review Declaration Ale from American Honor Beer Company
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Cryptonomicon by Neal Stephenson: Some Thoughts on My Favorite NovelI review Cryptonomicon, by Neal Stephenson, which is one of my favorite novels
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Gifted and Learning Disabled: Call Me Twice ExceptionalI describe being gifted and learning disabled
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My First Research Conference: A Funny StoryMy introduction to research conferences
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What Are You Reading? July 20, 2011I describe what I am reading this week
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Egg Whites with Braesola for BreakfastThis is a variation of bacon and eggs that has less fat, fewer calories, more protein - and tastes good!
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Can I Help You?Some poetic thoughts on help
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What Are You Reading? June 13, 2011I review what I am reading this week
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The Modern AgeA poem about modern life
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Cryptonomicon: Spying, Codes, Romance, War, Suspense and More. Reviews of This and Other BooksI review books I am reading now
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ColorsA poem about colors and people, inspired by images of a rainbow and of plaid. We are all multi-colorGre
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Some Thoughts on the Teaching of MathematicsFour beautiful pieces of elementary math
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Neal Stephenson is My Favorite NovelistSome thoughts on the writings of Neal Stephenson
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The Most Liberal Senators, the Most Conservative Senators, and Where Obama FitsObama is neither the raging leftie that right wing nut jobs make him out to be, nor the centrist that some leftists make him out to be
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What Are You Reading? June 29, 2011No new books this week
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Euclidean LimerickA limerick about Euclid's proof of the infinitude of the primes
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SurprisesA poem about surprises
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Smart Student LimerickA smart guy?
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The Bigots Lose a Big One (corrected Version)A poem about marriage equality (corrected from earlier version which had only one line)
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The Bigots Lose a Big OneA poem about the passage of marriage equality in NY State
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Yiddish and Ladino: Two Vernacular Languages of the Jews (with a Note on Hebrew)Yiddish and Ladino are two languages spoken by Jews in secular settings.
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Drunken PoemInebriation in rhyme
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The Aliens Have Landed! and They Need an Agent! Review of "Agent to the Stars" by John Scalzi, and Other BooksI review Agent to the Stars by John Scalzi and other books
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Celebrate America - but with ReasonA poem for the 4th of July
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TriskadekaphobiaA poem about fear of 13
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Too Hot HaikuA haiku about NYC weather yesterday and today
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Does Your Computer Have a Hand Loom in Its Past? Jacquard's Web and Other BooksIn the 19 century, Jacquard built a better loom. Thence came the computer. A review of Jacquard's Web by James Essinger, and other books
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John Varley - My Favorite Short Story WriterWhy John Varley is my favorite short story writer
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What Are You Reading? June 1, 2011I review what I am reading this week
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Another Eric Cantor PoemA poem about the Republican majority leader
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LoveA poem about what love is and isn't
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Sandwich Generation HaikuFor people caught in the middle
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Comparisons IIA poem
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Questions for Politicians Who Oppose Gay RightsSome questions for opponents of gay rights
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ComparisonsA poem
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Early Morning HaikuA haiku for the early riser
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A Republican SongThis song is to be sung by Republicans (or people making fun of them)
