Archives for March, 2010
Modern Slavery
Posted by Greg Laden on March 31, 2010 … Kevin Bales explains the business of modern slavery, a multibillion-dollar economy that underpins some of the worst industries on earth. He shares stats and personal stories from his on-the-ground research — and names the price of freeing every slave on earth right now.
Shukla Bose: Parikrma Humanity Foundation
Posted by Greg Laden on March 31, 2010 Educating the poor is more than just a numbers game, says Shukla Bose. She tells the story of her groundbreaking Parikrma Humanity Foundation, which brings hope to India’s slums by looking past the daunting statistics and focusing on treating each child as an individual. Shukla Bose is the founder and head of the Parikrma Humanity…
CMS animation of the high-energy collisions at 7 TeV on 30th March 2010
Posted by Greg Laden on March 31, 2010 See more animations here
LHC Starts Collisions
Posted by Greg Laden on March 31, 2010 Today, Marcy 30th …. Beams collided at 7 TeV in the LHC at 13:06 CEST, marking the start of the LHC research programme. Particle physicists around the world are looking forward to a potentially rich harvest of new physics as the LHC begins its first long run at an energy three and a half times…
Which is better …
Posted by Greg Laden on March 31, 2010 Cats or dogs (Hat tip Glen)
Science denial explored–NCSE at Netroots Nation
Posted by Greg Laden on March 30, 2010 NCSE’s Josh Rosenau organized a Netroots Nation panel on science denial. Featured speakers: Josh, Bryan Rehm, Michael Stebbins, Mark Sumner, Susan Wood
Scientists Successfully Teach Gorilla It Will Die Someday
Posted by Greg Laden on March 30, 2010 Claim: CERN (pronounced “KERN”?) Collider Sets Record
Posted by Greg Laden on March 30, 2010 Supposedly: The world’s largest atom smasher has set a new record for high-energy atom collisions – with three times more force than ever before.
What if your workout buddy lives a zillion miles away?
Posted by Greg Laden on March 30, 2010 I think one of the easiest ways Web 2.0 can contribute to individuals’ health is to help us maintain those buddy relationships, even when we can’t see our buddies in person… See Sharing your Workouts Online
It Came from Outer Space
Posted by Greg Laden on March 30, 2010 I’m pretty sure I knew a guy, way back in the 1970s, who thought that Pac Man …. the video game … was an attempt by aliens from another galaxy to communicate with us. Well, with him, actually. Huh.
Blast from the Past (1991): Controversial issues in science ed
Posted by Greg Laden on March 29, 2010 This video discusses use of animals in dissection in science classes, linking the issue to evolution.
Blast from the Past: Genie Scott on “Headlines on Trial”
Posted by Greg Laden on March 29, 2010 A Day in the Life of an Urban Archaeologist
Posted by Greg Laden on March 29, 2010 Dennis removed the top of the hamburger bun, flipped the meat out of the way, laid down catchup on both sides and reassembled the Cheeseburger Special Agnes had just laid before him as deftly as he always did. And, as expected, the new guy shyly and quietly took note of this culinary quirk, and I…
Follow me, America … straw man slippery slope dumb guy might have a point….
Posted by Greg Laden on March 29, 2010 Jon Stewart Adds Orifice to Glenn Beck. Again.
Mishugina Michigan Militias on the Move?
Posted by Greg Laden on March 29, 2010 Over the last couple of days, FBI agents have staged a number of raids in Michigan and arrested members of Hutaree, a Christian militia group based there. The Christian Soldiers have been preparing to do battle with “The AntiChrist.” which we suspect either the Democratic Party, the Health Care Bill, or Barack Obama himself. Local…
OMG, this is so funny
Posted by Greg Laden on March 28, 2010 A while ago I read David Mamet’s ALL CAPS MEMO and as with most people, thought it was brilliant. But there was one part that kept bothering me. A bit of advice Mamet gives that sounds brilliant but at the same time sounded totally wrong. And suddenly, a few moments ago, it dawned on me…
Let the Pope be the Hero he is Fully Capable of Being!!!
Posted by Greg Laden on March 28, 2010 Hey Joe Ratzinger, I don’t know what your version of “All the Pussy” is, but you’re gonna get all the pussy…
Sam Harris: Science can answer moral questions?
Posted by Greg Laden on March 28, 2010 Who fired the first shot in the Civil War?
Posted by Greg Laden on March 26, 2010 Ignore this unless you have a cast iron stomach.
It is not exactly rocket science
Posted by Greg Laden on March 26, 2010 … to visit Ed’s new bloggy location at Discover! Check it out.
Shut Down Joe Jervis for Hate Speech?
Posted by Greg Laden on March 26, 2010 …What about the hateful rhetorical attacks against me … that come routinely from the Left? … Honestly, this is the type of malicious, hateful slander I experience on a daily basis… has SPLC ever cited a homosexual activist group like ACT UP for “hateful” actions/assaults against religious groups? Have you investigated malicious websites like Joe…
Shut up or I will kill you
Posted by Greg Laden on March 26, 2010 That is the message being clearly repeated by defeated Tea Party activists, and it is not all words.
Gene Expression at Discover Blogs
Posted by Greg Laden on March 26, 2010 Razib has moved to new digs at Discover. Go say hey!
Miriam Goldstein on The Great Pacific Garbage Patch
Posted by Greg Laden on March 26, 2010 TONIGHT! on Skeptically Speaking! Don’t miss it. And if you do miss it, catch the podcast. Details.
Protect Ocean Wildlife in the Gulf of Mexico
Posted by Greg Laden on March 26, 2010 This is a petition for you to sign.
Happy First Anniversary Skeptically Speaking!
Posted by Greg Laden on March 26, 2010 Tonight’s episode marks the one year anniversary of Skeptically Speaking the radio show and podcast. Tune in tonight a discussion of The Great Pacific Garbage Patch with Mariam Goldstein!!! Details here
Repressed Political Speaker To File Human Rights Complaint in Canada
Posted by Greg Laden on March 26, 2010 [The speaker] said she will file a complaint with the Canadian Human Rights Commission over the way she was treated by the University of Ottawa. In a column posted on the website Townhall.com, [she] said she hopes the “august” commission will find out whether the school has warned other speakers to watch their words the…
Minnesota Reps Threatened over Health Insurance Reform Bill
Posted by Greg Laden on March 26, 2010 Apparently, Tea Party Terrorists (TPT) have threatened and/or harassed Democratic Congressional Representatives Betty McCollum and Keith Ellison because of their votes on health insurance reform.
Animal Rights and Human Needs: Foundations of the debate (Part III)
Posted by Greg Laden on March 26, 2010 …. Continued …. So, what rights to what animals get?
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