Archives for February 3, 2008
Fourth Internet Cable ‘Breaks’
Posted by Greg Laden on February 3, 2008 A fourth undersea cable has broken, this one linking Qatar and the UAE. The cause is said to be unknown at this time, but there are reports that it was due to a power breakdown rather than a physical break in the cable. [source] Meanwhile, the two cables that broke a few days in Egypt…
The Ultimate Male Fantasy
Posted by Greg Laden on February 3, 2008 And this is how the Europeans do it….
Clinton vs. Obama
Posted by Greg Laden on February 3, 2008 I am utterly undecided. Feel free to make a suggestion.
Ubuntu 8.04, the Hardy Heron, Is in Alpha 4
Posted by Greg Laden on February 3, 2008 The next version of Ubuntu is getting closer to a new release. My one version old installation is working so well, I have not actually upgraded to the most current version. Here is an overview from a group that tested this new Alpha version, in which they discuss some of the new features and stuff.
Mel Gibson: Anti Gay
Posted by Greg Laden on February 3, 2008 Mel Gibson broke off relations with recently departed actor Heath Ledger after he spurned Gibson’s advice not to accept the role of a gay cowboy in “Brokeback Mountain.” … “Ledger asked Gibson whether he should take the role of Ennis Del Mar in ‘Brokeback,’”… “Gibson strongly counseled against it. The role apparently ran counter to…
Cutting Undersea Cables Matters
Posted by Greg Laden on February 3, 2008 What does the undersea world of the internet look like? This:
Attitudes about Evolution in Florida
Posted by Greg Laden on February 3, 2008 I’d like to point you to an interesting piece on teaching evolution in Florida:
Florida School Board To Consider Evolution Resolution
Posted by Greg Laden on February 3, 2008 With all five school board members believing evolution should not be taught as fact, the School Board of Highlands County on Tuesday will consider a resolution opposing the state’s proposed new science standards stance on evolution. The proposed resolution states, “The board recognizes the importance of providing a thorough and comprehensive science education to all…
Clearly, Ralph Nader is Working for the Republicans
Posted by Greg Laden on February 3, 2008 Ralph Nader has formed a presidential exploratory committee and said he will launch another presidential run if he believes he can raise enough money to appear on most state ballots in the fall. … …now with John Edwards also out of the race, Nader said he feels his candidacy is more urgent than ever. “When…
The Modes of Natural Selection
Posted by Greg Laden on February 3, 2008 There many ways of dividing up and categorizing Natural Selection. For example, there are the Natural Selection, Sexual Selection and Artificial Selection, and then there is the Modes of Selection (Stabilizing, Directional, and Disruptive) trichotomy. We sense that these are good because they are “threes” and “three” is a magic number. Here, I’m focusing on…
Help Evolution In Florida!
Posted by Greg Laden on February 3, 2008 Ed Brayton asks us to sign this online petition “…to keep the pressure on the state Board of Education to adopt the new proposed science standards as they are …” Please go do it.
Things to do while everyone else is watching the Super Bowl
Posted by Greg Laden on February 3, 2008 During the last presidential election year, more people watched the Super Bowl than voted. That is a somewhat misleading figure, because some of the people watching the Super Bowl were not eligible to vote. But if I recall correctly, turnout was pretty high (by American Standards) that year as well. So while it may be…
Caucus for Al Franken!!!
Posted by Greg Laden on February 3, 2008 Or at least, Caucus! (but caucus for Al, Really) It is sort of like going to the gym, but slower…Here’s how it works:
Darwin and the Voyage: 02 ~ Crossing The Atlantic
Posted by Greg Laden on February 3, 2008 Behold this humble passage by Darwin, which is what immediately follows his discussion of the octopus. This passage is a touchstone to several important aspects of what Darwin was doing and thinking, and is a poignant link to what Darwin did not know:
Are You Going to Church Today? To Watch the Superbowl?
Posted by Greg Laden on February 3, 2008 Have a good time.
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