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Apr 17 lone locust commented on Science News.

One of my professors while I was working on my degree had a great way of describing "junk DNA". She said to remember, its junk, not trash. Trash is something worthless you throw away, junk is something you store in the attic because it might just have a purpose yet.

Feb 20 lone locust commented on The Science Behind Addictive Junkfood.

@2 Its an especially vallid comparison as some of these companies have, at least for a time, been owned by Phillip Morris etc (see the lunchables section of the article)

Feb 14 lone locust commented on Senate Filibuster, Minimum Wage Hike, War in Syria, Gay Marriage... AND THIS!.

@16 While Im sure Carnival would love too, its too late, many of the passengers now have cell signal and are calling family (and lawyers I imagine) and uploading video of the horror as fas as they can go

Nov 9, 2012 lone locust commented on President Obama Just Hit Congress with the Mandate Stick.

I'd for once just like them to actually enforce the filibuster, rather than cave at "the threat of a filibuster." Seriously, introduce important policy and then make them actually waste American time by reading from the phone book. Let them explain why drastic economic changes are coming, but they felt it was more important to read names Quinn to Stan, you know, on principle.

Nov 8, 2012 lone locust commented on Yup, This Is Racist.

Definitely racist. And for those trying to make comparisons to Hawaiian or Japanese dress or tattoos, here's a little guide as to why some things can be ok (ie buying moccasins from a native artist to wear) and others (wearing ceremonial attire who's cultural relevance you don't understand or particularly care about) aren't. http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/chelsea-vow…

Nov 6, 2012 lone locust commented on CNN in Miami: Who Here Speaks Motherfucking English?.

@2 I would say that it was the approach of the only white guy in line in and of itself, rather than the question per se that is questionable (Especially given South Florida's diverse latino population who will certainly play a role in the Florida outcome). My point was merely that for the majority of people who see this post, the question itself lacks the appropriate context

Nov 6, 2012 lone locust commented on CNN in Miami: Who Here Speaks Motherfucking English?.

Ok, I realize where Slog and everyone else posting this is going, but I will point out that in Miami, this is a valid question. Hell when I got called for jury duty while living in Miami, that was one of the first questions asked by the judge and lawyers during the interview process. The majority of CNN's viewership are English speakers. Many, many people in Miami speak only Spanish or (somewhat fewer) Creole. Now whether CNN needs to include that in the tape or hire someone who can translate (or whether Americans should learn more than one language but that's another rant) is a separate issue.

Oct 24, 2012 lone locust commented on CNN's Dumbening Continues with Truly Dumb Post About Whether Lady Voters Are Swayed By Their Hormones.

@20 should that be one in five, or are my hormones affecting my ability to do math?

Oct 22, 2012 lone locust commented on Why Did Amazon Delete a Customer's Entire Library?.

@18 Don't get me wrong, I still love paper books, but I commute by bicycle and ferry every day and e-readers are great for having access to numerous books, documents etc without having to haul a bag full of them around at all times or the weight of a full laptop.