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— President Obama lifted the previous administration’s ban on stem cell research. The Miami Herald has a story about its affects on Florida<\/a>. Tampa Bay online has another<\/a>. And the Palm Beach Post has yet another<\/a>.<\/p>\n

— Approximately 44 species of invasive reptiles are slithering around South Florida<\/a>. Canopy Meg<\/a> talks about what can be done about it.<\/p>\n

Harnessing the creativity of ecology undergraduates, the Sarasota County\/New College science partnership proposes to control invasive pythons through a research and action program that uses best practices accumulated from scientists and environmental managers around the country. Such a program would involve research, networking with herpetologists, and vigilance by citizens and regional government staff.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

— The Shroud of Turin is still of interest? Shroud of Turin Photographer Barrie Schwortz will give a presentation at the Shell Point Retirement Community<\/a>.<\/p>\n

— A Baptist professor talks about how pastors need to learn to accept science<\/a>.<\/p>\n

“Should we prepare ministers to equip people to live in a world that has not existed for a century, if ever?” he [Glenn Hinson] asked. “Should ministers stick to teaching the Bible and not assume a responsibility to help people to relate their faith to findings of science? This is the issue that stands behind the shibboleth that the Bible is inerrant and infallible on any issue it touches.”<\/p>\n

Hinson said letting such a view of Christianity prevail would result in “the reduction and deprivation of any meaning of this faith.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

— President Obama lifted the previous administration’s ban on stem cell research. The Miami Herald has a story about its affects on Florida. Tampa Bay online has another. 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