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Alaska 2009The article set for the 2009 Alaska expedition. Alaska ImagesRecent photographs from my Alaska cruises. EvolutionWhat we can learn from biology's most important theory. Exploring Mathematics with SageA free, open-source mathematical workshop. Randomness as MeaningHow people see coincidence as destiny. The Artificial WombIf you didn't see this coming, you haven't been paying attention. The Doubt FactoryThe proper role of science. The Myth of Mental IllnessThe evidence-based revolution in psychology. The Symmetry PrincipleA deceptively simple idea we all need to understand. What is Science?An earnest exposition. Asperger's By ProxyA frequently updated essay on Asperger's and related issues. Authority in ScienceHow science differs from religion. Difficult ChoicesA conversation with a concerned parent. Expertly DysfunctionalReflections on twisted parenthood. Is Mathematics a Science?For some, the question isn't rhetorical. Prime NumbersExploring a unique class of numbers. Reflections on CosmologyA discussion of the Big Bang and related issues.

Biography — Paul LutusA concise biographical note. Full Site Search: www.arachnoid.comA full-site search for words and phrases you choose. Master Index — arachnoid.comA full, expandable index to www.arachnoid.com. Master index — arachnoid.com (no DHTML)A full index to www.arachnoid.com without DHTML.

A Note about FreewareAn explanation — more of a lecture, actually — about freeware. Boycott MicrosoftAn article that describes Microsoft's history, marketing strategy and increasingly baroque legal requirements. Consumer AngstA somewhat tart analysis of consumerism. How we confuse symbols and thingsThis article discusses some educational and general social aspects of western society. Interview with an ExtraterrestrialA very hypothetical conversation with a visitor from afar. Stocks and StockbrokersAn essay about the myths and pitfalls surrounding stock trading. The Anti-Spam Home PageAn updated history of spam and spammers, analysis, suggestions for remedies. The Levels of Human ExperienceThis article set discusses the four primary ways by which people process their experiences. The Symmetry PrincipleA deceptively simple idea we all need to understand. The Magic Looking GlassArticle: The Magic Looking Glass. Discusses developments in virtual reality.

ArachnophiliaRecently upgraded to version 5.4. FFTExplorerA signal processing workshop, recently rewritten in Java. JTides Home PageAn easy-to-use tidal-prediction program with a worldwide database. MagicLanternA multimedia presentation workshop. OpticalRayTracer Home PageA virtual lens design workshop, recently rewritten in Java. PLCalcA powerful scientific/financial calculator. PLCashA personal finance program. TankCalcA comprehensive storage tank analyzer. Satellite Finder Home PageA satellite locator and dish alignment program. TankSteppedA special-case analyzer for large storage tanks. Trapezoidal Storage TanksTanks with sides that are straight but not parallel.

NetworkControlA convenient network interface controller for Linux. PHP Writer Home PageA sophisticated PHP MySQL database client. Satellite Finder OnlineA Web-based geostationary satellite locator. SignalGen Home PageA virtual audio signal generator. SiteGen Home PageAn automatic site index generator, used on this site. SlideProjector Home PageA program for organizing and displaying electronic images.

ExplanationA way to organize lengthy reader dialogues. A New Sex Crime — FeedbackReader replies to the article "A New Sex Crime". EducationA debate with a reader on the topic of education. Feedback to The Anti-Spam Home PageFeedback to The Anti-Spam Home Page Media StudiesA wide-ranging conversation about media studies, Asperger's and many other topics. Miscellaneous TopicsShort exchanges on various subjects. Reader Feedback to "What is Science?"Selected reader correspondence. Reader responses to "Is Mathematics a Science?"Reader responses to 'Is Mathematics a Science?' Reflections on CosmologyA discussion of the Big Bang and related issues. Selected Replies to "When Does it Become Murder?"Reader feedback for the article "When does it become murder?". Selected Replies to "The Physics of Dark Energy"An exploration of a recent discovery in cosmology. Selected Replies to the article "On Believing"A discussion of religious belief What Do You Have Against Women?A reader plays the gender card.

ExplanationA way to organize lengthy reader dialogues. The Narcissist Appreciation SocietyWho are these people and why are they invading my mailbox? An Insider's PerspectiveA School Psychologist Speaks Out. Authority in ScienceHow science differs from religion. Autism is RealA Conversation with a Parent. Can Psychology Ever Become A Science?A student's inquiry. Cognitive-Behavioral TherapyDiscussion of a quotation from the APA Practice Guidelines. Difficult ChoicesA conversation with a concerned parent. Expertly DysfunctionalReflections on twisted parenthood. I know what science is!A discussion with someone ... who doesn't know what science is. Inappropriate TitleAnother psychologist weighs in on science and psychology. Mental Health and EvolutionA discussion about practically everything. Narcissism RevisitedA conversation about narcissism and self-esteem. Not Fair!A struggle with Asperger's. Psychology 101Another psychology student tries to assert psychology is a science. Reader Feedback for "Children of Narcissus"reader feedback for my article "Children of Narcissus". Selected Replies to "A Society of Victims"Selected Replies to "A Society of Victims". Selected Replies to "Asperger's by Proxy"Selected Replies to "Asperger's by Proxy". Selected Replies to "Is Psychology a Science?"Selected replies to my article "Is Psychology a Science?". Selected Replies to "The Myth of Mental Illness"Selected Replies to "On Being Perfect". Social Narcissism FeedbackReader discussions of the article "Social Narcissism". Yes, but ...A psychology undergraduate speaks out.

Finance CalculatorAn interactive JavaScript financial calculator. New World ClockJavaScript World Clock. 24 simultaneous time zones updated in real time. QuoterA JavaScript quotation generator applet, useful as a Web page component, recently rewritten. Solar ComputerAn online, interactive JavaScript application that computes sunrise, sunset, day length for any position on Earth. Unit ConversionsA comprehensive, interactive JavaScript unit conversion utility. ASCII Character SetA comprehensive list of ASCII character codes Are You Overweight?Are You Overweight? Online, interactive JavaScript application. Interactive JavaScript ProgrammingA demonstration of real-time programming JavaScript Object Tree BrowserA browser for the JavaScript object tree Number Base ConversionsA calculator for converting between number bases Polygon CalculatorAn online application that computes common values for regular polygons. Regular Expression LaboratoryAn interactive JavaScript regular expression processing engine. Virtual CalculatorVirtual Calculator — interactive JavaScript application

Adventures in Ray TracingHow to create photo-realistic graphics using Pov-Ray and associated programs. Bash Script BeautifierA beautifier for Bash shell scripts written in Ruby. Controlling NetworkManagerGetting along with an important Linux utility. Linux BaseAn introduction to Linux, including some history. Modeline CalculatorAn essential tool for configuring certain displays. Bash Shell Programming in LinuxHow to write labor-saving shell scripts in Linux. Dictionary access under LinuxA how-to for Linux dictionary server/client setup and configuration. Dictionary front end using PHPA handy PHP-based dictionary access method. Hacking the Nokia N810How to bring the Nokia N810 under your control. Installing Linux on a Dell XPS LaptopTechnical notes for installing Linux on a Dell laptop. Mobile Internet Access Using LinuxConfiguring a cell phone to work as an Internet data modem. Secure Shell Fun and GamesUsing secure-shell transactions to improve security.

Alaska ImagesRecent photographs from my Alaska cruises. Did Earth's Life Originate on Mars?A speculative slide set on a topic that is still controversial. ScienceA graphic slide set on the topic of science. The Idea MarketplaceA graphic slide set that discusses how ideas are processed and marketed. World SailA media overview of my circumnavigation, 1988-1991.

Lake Mead Water LevelsLake Mead Water Levels, using an Internet data source. Satellite Finder OnlineA Web-based geostationary satellite locator. Solar ComputerAn online, interactive JavaScript application that computes sunrise, sunset, day length for any position on Earth. Bicycle AnalyzerAn online analyzer that figures out your bicycle's transmission. Lake Havasu Water LevelsLake Havasu water levels, using an Internet data source. Lake Mohave Water LevelsLake Mohave water levels, using an Internet data source. Satellite Finder Home PageA satellite locator and dish alignment program.

Networks Of SleazeAn analysis of online advertising, including a true, first-person account by a victim of online fraud. On BelievingA comprehensive study of religious belief. Reciprocal LinkingA detailed look at yet another sleazy Internet practice. Social NarcissismThe variety and persistence of human self-deception. The Artificial WombIf you didn't see this coming, you haven't been paying attention. The Narcissist Appreciation SocietyWho are these people and why are they invading my mailbox? TransitionsReflections on a life of change. When Does it Become Murder?An analysis of capital punishment. Why don't books have advertising?A discussion of bound books as a last holdout in a world filled with advertising. Words and their MeaningsHow to decode political speech. A New Sex CrimeA landmark legal ruling creates a new category of criminal sexual behavior. BumperstickersA collection of what once were called quotations.

AboutTime Home PageAboutTime Home Page. A very accurate Internet time server/client. C++ TutorialA basic tutorial for the C++ computer language. DataProspectorA flexible program for accessing and modifying databases. General FAQFrequently asked questions, mostly about HTML development. HTML for the Conceptually ChallengedA very basic tutorial, plainly worded, for people who hate to read instructions. Home AutomationHow to control your house with a computer. New World ClockJavaScript World Clock. 24 simultaneous time zones updated in real time. Regular Expression LaboratoryAn interactive JavaScript regular expression processing engine.

Children of NarcissusAn evolutionary analysis of narcissism. Is Psychology a Science?A critical evaluation of modern clinical psychology, recently updated. The Doubt FactoryThe proper role of science. The Myth of Mental IllnessThe evidence-based revolution in psychology. A Society of VictimsAn instruction manual in creative self-victimization. An Insider's PerspectiveA School Psychologist Speaks Out. Asperger's By ProxyA frequently updated essay on Asperger's and related issues. Authority in ScienceHow science differs from religion. Autism is RealA Conversation with a Parent. Can Psychology Ever Become A Science?A student's inquiry. Cognitive-Behavioral TherapyDiscussion of a quotation from the APA Practice Guidelines. Expertly DysfunctionalReflections on twisted parenthood. I know what science is!A discussion with someone ... who doesn't know what science is. Inappropriate TitleAnother psychologist weighs in on science and psychology. Narcissism RevisitedA conversation about narcissism and self-esteem. Not Fair!A struggle with Asperger's. On Being PerfectAn analysis of narcissism and narcissists, with some real-world examples. Psychology 101Another psychology student tries to assert psychology is a science. Yes, but ...A psychology undergraduate speaks out.

Alaska 2002The article set for the 2002 Alaska expedition. Alaska 2003The article set for the 2003 Alaska expedition. Alaska 2004The article set for the 2004 Alaska expedition. Alaska 2005The article set for the 2005 Alaska expedition. Alaska 2006The article set for the 2006 Alaska expedition. Alaska 2007The article set for the 2007 Alaska expedition. Alaska 2008The article set for the 2008 Alaska expedition. Alaska 2009The article set for the 2009 Alaska expedition. Confessions OnlineThe online version of "Confessions of a Long-Distance Sailor". This is a free e-book that describes my four-year solo sail around the world Eclectic NavigationA discussion of modern navigation methods.

Controlling NetworkManagerGetting along with an important Linux utility. Encountering RubyThe Ruby programming language. A summary with operating hints and programming issues. Modeling Gravity with RubyRuby Gravitation. A Ruby program that models gravitation in real-time, as well as an article describing the physics of gravitation and computer modeling. Ruby Script BeautifierA beautifier for Ruby source files ... written in Ruby. The GPSMap ProjectA method to link your GPS receiver to Google Maps and Google Earth. Creating Music Playlists with RubyA music collection organizer written in Ruby. Graphinity: Graphing in DepthA Ruby graphing and analysis program, recently rewritten. Programming Icom RadiosA Ruby project that tells Icom radios what to do. Round Container Corners using Pure CSSA Ruby script that creates round corners using pure CSS methods. Round Table Corners using GraphicsA Ruby application to create round HTML table corners. Ruby Howto: Graphical User InterfaceHow to design a GUI interface for your Ruby program.. SearchReplaceGlobalA tool for applying a regular expression to large groups of files.

Calculus PrimerAn easy tutorial that presents the core ideas of Calculus. EvolutionWhat we can learn from biology's most important theory. Exploring Mathematics with SageA free, open-source mathematical workshop. FFTExplorerA signal processing workshop, recently rewritten in Java. Finance CalculatorAn interactive JavaScript financial calculator. Is Psychology a Science?A critical evaluation of modern clinical psychology, recently updated. MagicLanternA multimedia presentation workshop. PLCalcA powerful scientific/financial calculator. Randomness as MeaningHow people see coincidence as destiny. Signal Processing WorkshopA practicum on Fourier analysis and signal processing. TankCalcA comprehensive storage tank analyzer. The Doubt FactoryThe proper role of science. The Physics of Dark EnergyAn exploration of a recent discovery in cosmology. Trigonometric RelationsA concise summary of trigonometric equations. Unit ConversionsA comprehensive, interactive JavaScript unit conversion utility. What is Science?An earnest exposition. Why is the Sky Dark at Night?A discussion of Olbers' Paradox, the Big Bang and related issues. Is Mathematics a Science?For some, the question isn't rhetorical. Polynomial Regression Data FitA polynomial regression data fit application with some technical background. Prime NumbersExploring a unique class of numbers.

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