Stupid Design Neil deGrasse Tyson gives a short view from the other side of the coin. (SLYT)
posted to MetaFilter by Benny Andajetz at 7:30 AM on June 15, 2008 (40 comments)

He was called "the Telemaster", "the Humbler", and " the greatest unknown guitarist in the world". Danny Gatton, revered by guitarists great and small, never achieved popular acclaim. His refusal to stick to any particular genre of music, and his reluctance to travel had much to do with that. But to those of us lucky enough to enjoy the Washington, DC music scene of the eighties and nineties got to see arguably the most talented electric guitar player this country has produced.
posted to MetaFilter by Benny Andajetz at 4:26 PM on November 27, 2007 (26 comments)

Anyone interested in an informal Virginia Beach meetup this Friday, Sept 28th?
posted to MetaTalk by Benny Andajetz at 6:30 PM on September 24, 2007 (5 comments)

Are you delusional? Synopsis of author Francis Wheen's new book How Mumbo-Jumbo Conquered the World: A Short History of Modern Delusions provides an interesting outlook on the modern condition.
posted to MetaFilter by Benny Andajetz at 8:27 AM on March 1, 2007 (51 comments)

Have any MeFites sued their homeowner's insurance company?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Benny Andajetz at 1:39 PM on February 13, 2007 (3 comments)

One more time? It looks like the case against Iran has begun publicly. Unfortunately, this seems eerily familiar. Unnamed officials with unverified claims are holding press conferences - on a Sunday, no less. Is this an attempt to explain our difficulties in Iraq or a prelude to retaliation with Iran? Worrisome, or not?
posted to MetaFilter by Benny Andajetz at 12:49 PM on February 11, 2007 (145 comments)