Behe the Expert Again
“Intelligent design” creationism advocate Michael J. Behe is once again an expert witness in a court case, this time appearing
Read moreMonth: August 2007
Moth study backs classic ‘test case’ for Darwin’s theory
Moth study backs classic ‘test case’ for Darwin’s theory – Independent Online Edition > Sci_Tech The news article reports that
Read moreLunar Eclipse
I’ve just come inside from watching the lunar eclipse. It was approaching totality as my sightline dropped below the treeline.
Read moreShooting the Moon
Back when I was, oh, about ten years old, my parents got me a telescope for Christmas. It was a
Read moreOpen Letter from Peter Irons to Stuart Pivar
I received a copy of an open letter from Peter Irons to Stuart Pivar concerning the Pivar v. SMG and
Read moreTexas: 2 out of 3 State Board Members Say No to Requiring IDC
State board members oppose teaching intelligent design in schools | Chron.com – Houston Chronicle 10 of the 15 Texas state
Read moreFraptorday: Weekly Raptor
In 2003, we went out for a walk with Rusty, Beater, and Biter at Tierra Santa near San Diego. Fuji
Read moreLegalities
Over at Seed Media’s Scienceblogs, PZ Myers of the immensely popular Pharyngula weblog has been named as a defendant with
Read moreWhale beached in Galveston fighting to stay alive
Whale beached in Galveston fighting to stay alive | Chron.com – Houston Chronicle The Texas Marine Mammal Stranding Network has
Read moreFraptorday: Weekly Raptor
Here’s a falcon on a block perch in the weathering yard at the 2001 California Hawking Club meet in Bakersfield.
Read moreUpgrade Woes
The server software is being upgraded, and my weblog doesn’t like it. Photopress is the most notable casualty among the
Read moreBackyard Wildlife; 2007/08/15
While Diane is visiting her parents in Florida, I’m taking care of the various critters. After I finished the rounds
Read moreAtomic Theory of Antievolution
I’m going to describe an atomic theory of antievolution. Antievolution, I assert, is comprised of a large number of elemental
Read moreBackyard Wildlife
Here’s another view of the mantis from a couple of weeks ago: And here is a picture taken yesterday down
Read moreFraptorday: Weekly Raptor
Shelby comes to the glove. Notice that his feet have not quite made contact. Also, you can see from the
Read moreTexas SBOE Chair Don McLeroy on Antievolution
Texas Freedom Network: SBOE Chair Don McLeroy The Texas Freedom Network, the pro-science folks on the ground in Texas, managed
Read moreJudge Limits Navy Sonar, Citing a Threat to Wildlife
Judge Limits Navy Sonar, Citing a Threat to Wildlife – New York Times The US Navy has been barred from
Read moreBehe on Colbert
Michael Behe made an appearance on the “Colbert Report” last night. There’s a handy YouTube video for those who weren’t
Read moreHumane Societies… Telling the Real Ones from the Fakes
It’s pretty easy, actually. Real humane societies and shelters are affiliated with animal welfare organizations, like the 130-year-old American Humane
Read moreAn Anti-Falconry Rant … from the Right-Wing?
Over on “Men’s News Daily”, the “Nobody’s Opinion” column goes on and on interminably about how falconry is practiced by
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