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Michio Kaku on Time

A former professor of mine from City has been a strong proponent of science and teaching it to the masses. Along with other such popular authors in the field Professor Kaku uses his keen understanding of the fundamentals of reality and his excellent speaking skills to spread the wonder of technology and science. Currently on several cable channels (I am watching it on "The Science" channel) Professor Kaku is tackling the idea of "time" , what it is and what it means from a scientific , geological, human and universal perspective. I recall well the class I took with him , "The Physics of Science Fiction" he was always willing to discuss and explain concepts and did so in a such a way that you just got it. Check your local listing to see if you can catch the episodes ...or they might be on youtube. ;) http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcfour/documentaries/features/time.shtml

making culinary music

Temperature Measure Time Texture These are the four variables that must be recognized and related during the performance of an important act in human life. The act, cooking of course! I was first introduced formerly to the art of cooking by my mother just prior to moving into my new bachelor pad. I figured I would have to acquire the skill to cook amazing Haitian dishes like "diri avec sauce poi" and "boulettes" if I was to get over my home sickness for my mothers food. Unlike most sons belief that their mother cooks better than any other, in my case there is a special circumstance...namely, it is true! Okay, well I suffer from the same preference out of nepotism that most sons exhibit but my mother can really cook in the kitchen. I remember watching her prepare for a big cooking operation, the entire kitchen would be packed with items ready to be washed, cut, boiled and stewed and by the end, delivered to each plate a veritable symphony for the pallet. Beethoven in...