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SnoutCast #97: Neuroplasticity

Curtis Chen
December 27, 2011
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This is not our best podcast. [ Download mp3 – 26 MB ] 00:59 – “brainy”01:17 – “For a Healthy Brain in Old Age, Start Early” (NPR, January 4, 2007)03:20 – “Stay Mentally Active” (Alzheimer’s Association, 2011)05:14 – “Nine Stubborn…

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Happy Boxing Day!

Curtis Chen
December 26, 2011
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And here’s all the news from Apartment de Snout, where the women use PCs, the men use both PCs and Macs, and the cats run Linux in Beowulf clusters. [ Download PDF – 277 KB ]    

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Christmaaaaaas!!

Curtis Chen
December 25, 2011
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Honestly, I’m surprised someone didn’t do this sooner: (Source: Kevin David Anderson) Hope you’re all enjoying your winter holiday(s), whichever one(s) you may celebrate! DeeAnn and I will be doing our traditional Christmas Day movie marathon, this year with our…

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Friday Flash Fiction: “Meet Suit”

Curtis Chen
December 23, 2011
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This week’s piece is a first-draft excerpt from a longer story which began with “Unanswered Questions.” The current draft of Lirrina’s speech in that story is much shorter, because she’s only a minor character. I might use a version of…

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SnoutCast #96: By the Numbers

Curtis Chen
December 20, 2011
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Math is hard. Let’s solve puzzles? [ Download mp3 – 27 MB ] 00:59 – “statistically significant”01:40 – compiled for Doctor When: Curtis’ personal puzzlehunting history08:56 – other statistics: regarding this very podcast!14:48 – five minutes of disclaimers later, a…

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Friday Flash Fiction: “Interview Prep”

Curtis Chen
December 16, 2011
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More from this year’s NaNoWriMo draft, because my capacity for laziness is great. And no, this conversation is not as autobiographical as you might imagine. Read “Interview Prep” at 512 Words or Fewer

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SnoutCast #95: Gamer Profiles – JESSICA & JEFF WALLACE, SharkBait/Briny Deep

Curtis Chen
December 13, 2011
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Joining us this week from Seattle, Washington: Jessica and Jeff Wallace talk about how they’ve built their family around Gaming. Literally! [ Download mp3 – 23 MB ] 00:59 – “kindred”01:39 – Jessica says, “I am a Puzzle Geek.”03:31 –…

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Friday Flash Fiction: “Police Duality”

Curtis Chen
December 9, 2011
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It occurred to me this week that I haven’t yet exercised my laziness and excerpted any part of my NaNoWriMo output from this year as a 512. So, here you go! (This bit is not particularly skiffy, but rest assured,…

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SnoutCast #94: Gamer Profile – CHRIS HARRIS, The Gipper

Curtis Chen
December 6, 2011
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Kids, if anybody knows the solution to the How I Met Your Mother puzzle, it’s probably Chris Harris. [ Download mp3 – 26 MB ] 00:59 – “comedic”01:43 – who were The Gipperian Advillains?05:32 – their adorable application video for…

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Friday Flash Fiction: “Parents Just Don’t Understand”

Curtis Chen
December 2, 2011
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Yes, I am, in fact, writing my own goddamn fanfic. Because who the hell else is going to do it? Also note that I would totally have used this picture for the illustration, if it had been properly CC-licensed. (I…

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