Author Archives: biguglyjim

About biguglyjim

Big Ugly Jim is a computer nerd and a musician in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. His turn-ons include biology, evolution, and skeptically examining the world around him. His turn-offs are girls who think astrology is real, new country, and religion.

Genes, Genes, The Magical Fruit

Posted on September 8, 2010 by biguglyjim

Many years ago, my then-wife’s adoptive mother snapped at me about the topic of Sickle-cell disease (SCD). She told me that she had SCD, and that it was an example of how the government of the United States had silent intentions … Continue reading →

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CONGRATULATIONS!

Posted on September 4, 2010 by biguglyjim

I just wanted to take a second to say a heartfelt congratulations to Boy Infidel and his lovely lady, who are now the proud owners of a bouncing baby girl! Baby Infidel took nine months to deliver. Don’t you just … Continue reading →

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Stephen Hawking Says God Wasn’t Necessary

Posted on September 2, 2010 by biguglyjim

Now here’s a book I’m looking forward to. In his new book, The Grand Design, Stephen Hawking states that the laws of physics are all the reason we need for the universe to exist. There was no need for that … Continue reading →

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Birthday Festivities

Posted on September 1, 2010 by biguglyjim

Every year, I try to enjoy the time in and around my birthday, and this is no exception. Thought I’d mention a few of my plans in case the dear readers would like to join in. This Friday, we have … Continue reading →

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The Plan For Ending AIDS In Africa

Posted on August 31, 2010 by biguglyjim

Okay, admittedly, that’s kind of a misnomer. There isn’t one. At least not one that presently shows any real reason to believe it would work. In order to truly end the threat of AIDS as a widespread pandemic both in … Continue reading →

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Them Horrible Atheists Doctors’ll Keel Yew!

Posted on August 27, 2010 by biguglyjim

LOL@GUARDIAN. That’s the first thing that pops into my mind when I read The Guardian’s recent article entitled Atheist doctors ‘more likely to hasten death’. That’s a rather misleading title for the article to say the least. I haven’t read … Continue reading →

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A Sneaky Peak At Bad Universe

Posted on August 27, 2010 by biguglyjim

This weekend I get to spend with my wonderful children, and I plan on forcing them all to watch the innaugural episode of Bad Universe, Phil Plait‘s new Discovery TV show. I hope everyone gives it a watch. Phil Plait … Continue reading →

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Viruses… They Aren’t Just For Making You Sick Anymore!

Posted on August 27, 2010 by biguglyjim

The first time I ever heard about the idea of a positive virus, I had to double-take. It was a computer reference, and the idea was that someone could theoretically create a self-replicating piece of code that would do something … Continue reading →

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Things I Can Do That The Faithful Cannot

Posted on August 25, 2010 by biguglyjim

Last night, I was sitting in my yard with my pal Philly drinking beer and working on a contract for a big show I want to bring to town. The subject turned to the faithful (though I’m not entirely certain … Continue reading →

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A Few Things

Posted on August 25, 2010 by biguglyjim

Yesterday I didn’t post at all. That isn’t normal for me. I’ve been run off my butt trying to get all the last minute stuff arranged for the 2010 Calgary Beer Core Awards, kicking up the search for sponsors, getting … Continue reading →

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