Category Archives: Alert

Interview on the radio tonight

I just hung up the phone with a reporter from WMNF Radio, Tampa. They will be airing a piece about Senator Wise’s possible intelligent design creationism bill during the 6 p.m. evening news broadcast. You can listen to it streaming … Continue reading

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Manatee Rescue

Here’s an adorable photo released by SeaWorld Orlando of an orphan manatee rescued in Ormond Beach. More manatee rescue information can be found here and here and here. “This is the smallest manatee I’ve ever seen brought to SeaWorld,” said … Continue reading

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Press release 2

LATE ADDITIONS TO SCIENCE STANDARDS UNNECESSARY AND CONFUSING The bottom line: Florida Citizens for Science recommends that no changes be made to the proposed state science standards. But if changes are directed anyway, they need to be fully justified and … Continue reading

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Press release 1

PRESS CONFERENCE: REACTION TO SCIENCE STANDARDS DECISION What: Press conference held to give reactions to Florida Board of Education’s decision regarding the new state science standards. Who: Framers/writers of the science standards, Florida Citizens for Science members, various scientists and … Continue reading

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Those not in favor of good science education, raise your hand.

[I will bump this post up about once a week so as to always be on the front page. Latest bump: Feb. 15.] For your convenience, here is a list of the 12 counties that passed anti-evolution resolutions: Clay, Jackson, … Continue reading

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The home stretch

First of all, if you are able to get away from work and head to Orlando, then please attend the final public forum concerning the new draft of the state science standards. Monday, February 11, 2008 10 a.m. to 3:30 … Continue reading

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Full calendar

OK, since there are quite a few things happening, I’ll try to outline it all here for your convenience. Feb. 9 — Darwin Day in Tallahassee. Also, the Florida Citizens for Science annual meeting will be held at this event. … Continue reading

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Bay County considers anti-evolution resolution

Guess where Bay County is at in Florida. In the north, you say? How did you ever guess? Why am I writing a post about Bay County? Because the school board is considering an anti-evolution resolution, you say? How did … Continue reading

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