Archives for September 24, 2009
Why are women (slightly more) religious?
Posted by Greg Laden on September 24, 2009 Are women more likely to be stupid/gullible? That seems to be the assumption that the ungenerous of us might make when considering the 7% gap between men and women when it comes to religious affiliation…. … that was discussed recently in an ARIS poll. Earlier, I had pointed to Stephanie Zvan’s comments on this, and…
Appyhay Anniversaryway Yptographycray
Posted by Greg Laden on September 24, 2009 This is the sixtieth anniversary of cryptography, according to one way of counting it that I’m sure lots of people don’t agree with. (I mean, seriously, I’ve SEEN the Da Vinci code, man.) Anyway, here is a nice slide show, starting out with the Engigma, working its way through the movie “Sneaker” and eventually to…
There might be an HIV vaccine.
Posted by Greg Laden on September 24, 2009 … this is not close to perfect, but an experimental mix of two previously tested but ineffective vaccines appears to have at least a 31 percent prevention rate based on one recent trial. The story is written up here.
Does getting a regular flu shot increase your risk of getting novel H1H1 swine?
Posted by Greg Laden on September 24, 2009 Nobody knows. But, someone does suspect this is the case. (If it is true, and we don’t know, it pertains to LAST YEARs flu shot, and may or may not pertain to this year’s flu shot.) However, it would seem that the proprietary publication process is keeping the information in private for now. David Dobbs…
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Posted by Greg Laden on September 24, 2009 Yes, it is “National ‘Punctuation’” Day … in America! All day you should use “extra” [whenever possible] punctuation! It will help to #@%@^# swear now and then…!!! The national “Punctuation ‘Day’” page is …. -> HERE!?!?
Creation (the movie) Now Has US Distributor
Posted by Greg Laden on September 24, 2009 The new film about Darwin, Creation, will be distributed in the United States after all, according to a story in the Hollywood Reporter (September 24, 2009). The film is expected to be released by Newmarket Films in December 2009. Earlier the producer of the film, Jeremy Thomas, lamented to the Telegraph (September 11, 2009), “It…
Al Franken Reads Riot Act to DOJ Official
Posted by Greg Laden on September 24, 2009 Well, not the Riot Act, but the Fourth Amendment.
Conservatives are eating Republicans (the context for the all porn is gay story).
Posted by Greg Laden on September 24, 2009 Nom nom nom. Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy
The Art of Not Looking Like a Fool (A fish story)
Posted by Greg Laden on September 24, 2009 When I am in the mood to fish, and I’m at the lake, I pay special attention to the water.
Maddow on Health Care Progress
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Mass Gov Names Senate Replacement for Kennedy
Posted by Greg Laden on September 24, 2009 Democrat Paul Kirk has been named by Governor Deval Patrick as an interim replacement to fill Ted Kennedy’s senate seat. Kirk will serve until the end of the present term and will not run for re-election.
Jennifer Lopez Vaccinated her Baby
Posted by Greg Laden on September 24, 2009 Most of the time that you hear a Sbling mention the ads on scienceblogs.com we’re whinging about one thing or another. Russian brides here, woo and snake oil there. You know the routine. So, I thought I’d note that we currently seem to be running an ad staring Jennifer Lopez encouraging you to vaccinate your…
1st Successful Amateur Hi-Def Video from The Edge of Space
Posted by Greg Laden on September 24, 2009 The balloon and camera were launched at 7:44 AM, the balloon burst at 10:51 AM at 107,145 ft. and the camera landed via parachute at 11:40 AM, 89 miles from the launch site after a 3 hr. & 56 min. flight. The camera recorded a total of 4 hrs. & 22 min. of Hi-Def Video…
Happy Birthday Stephanie!
Posted by Greg Laden on September 24, 2009 This post could be like the end of the movie Casa Blanca, with two versions, because I know two Stephanies with birthdays today. One is my oldest friend in Minnesota, long time partner in various adventures in life, best ‘man’ at my wedding, and is seen here sending laser beams out into space: Happy birthday…
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