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Monthly Archives: July 2008
Oh the webs they weave
The Louisiana Coalition for Science demonstrates how those duplicitous “Family” organizations just can’t keep their stories straight, especially when the Discovery Institute is involved, too. The cracks in the “oh, but it’s not about religion … it’s about critical thinking” … Continue reading
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ADL reiterates its support of evolution education
In a statement submitted to the platform committees of both the Democratic National Committee and the Republican National Committee, the Anti-Defamation League reiterated its position on creationism and intelligent design: The platform statement describes ADL’s positions on the issues and … Continue reading
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Forked tongue, anyone?
Did I ever tell you the one about the evolution opponents who claimed that religion had nothing whatsoever to do with their stance? You probably think you have heard this one before, but you will still get a chuckle out … Continue reading
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Today in history
1925: The “Monkey Trial” ended in Dayton, Tenn. John T. Scopes was convicted of violating the state law for teaching Darwin’s theory of evolution.
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Feeling sorry for Hovind?
Kent Hovind is in jail. A couple of years ago (wow, has it been that long?) he was found guilty on 58 federal counts, including failure to pay $473,818 in employee-related taxes and threatening investigators. His Dinosaur Adventure Land is … Continue reading
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A theory in Florida
Glenn Branch, of the National Center for Science Education, used Florida as a backdrop for a recent journal article about the history of the word theory when used in reference to evolution, and how confusion over that word affects education … Continue reading
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We all sing like fish (some of us better than others)
Studies of the nervous systems of larval toadfish have revealed brain circuitry similar to that controlling the vocal muscles in frogs, birds and mammals, says Andrew H. Bass of Cornell University.Vertebrates croak, sing, ribbit and roar using very different muscles. … Continue reading
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Candidates’ interesting answers to science question
Florida Today has an article up about candidates running for Florida House Districts 29, 30 and 80 and Senate District 24. A question about science was asked: Do you believe in evolution and do you support the right of teachers … Continue reading
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