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Also, we're having contractions. They're forever apart, so we're not in a rush yet. We're going to the hospital tonight. I'll let you know something tomorrow. It's a girl, in case anyone has forgotten.

(All instances of "I" or "my" in the following article refer to the author, Harriet Hall.)

Why We Need Science: “I saw it with my own eyes” Is Not Enough -- Harriet Hall ( Read more... )

Here's a wonderful story about a nine-year-old who became lost in the woods while out with his family. With nary a helmet, curfew, or child-proof cap in sight, he did not panic and took steps to facilitate his own rescue. He is now safe and sound at home ( Read more... )

Latest episode of "why do people laugh at creationists?" There are plenty more at youtube.

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Phil Plait wants us to sign this petition to try to help get the Office of Technology Assessment re-instated. I don't know how much good online petitions usually are, but if Phil thinks it's a good idea, I'm willing to give it a go. So go sign the thing.

Pigasus Awards for 2008 Written by Phil Plait
Every year, on the appropriate date of April 1, the James Randi Educational Foundation (JREF) gives out the Pigasus Awards, a dubious honor to people or organizations that have done their best in the past year to snuff out science and promote irrationality. The award is named after the beloved mascot ( Read more... )

KBTX is a TV station in Texas, and they are running a poll asking whether evolution, creationism, or both should be taught in public schools. How about the half dozen of you who still read this go vote?

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The Australian communications regulator has issued a stark warning that websites who link out to 'banned' hyperlinks are liable to fine of up to Aus $11,000 a day.

Wow. Go Australia.

And from our neighbors from the north:

Canada, this is your science minister:

We are evolving every year, every decade. That's a fact, whether it is to the ( Read more... )