251. Christopher Hitchens on BookTV

Comment #67704 by bluebird on September 4, 2007 at 12:48 pm

Thor, thanks for the CSPAN/booktv link, and for mentioning the EO Wilson interview (8/5/07).

252. Cartoons from Evolution: a journal of nature 1927-1938

Comment #67624 by bluebird on September 4, 2007 at 3:59 am

The Flying Trilobite, yes, it is!:)

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The recent Kansas school evolution brou-ha-ha produced a few cartoons along the same vein as these; they're almost as good:)

253. Cartoons from Evolution: a journal of nature 1927-1938

Comment #67410 by bluebird on September 3, 2007 at 10:50 am

Fascinating slice of Americana...

The Flying Trilobite, thanks for that link; looks intriguing... the R.D. tid-bit was a surprise.

We enjoyed these cartoons; thanks RDF:)

254. Fruit fly parasite's gene invasion raises questions over evolution

Comment #67017 by bluebird on September 1, 2007 at 10:50 am

robotaholic,
Aye, I "second that emotion".

http://www.physorg.com looks interesting...

255. Christopher Hitchens and Bill Donohue on Mother Teresa

Comment #66809 by bluebird on August 31, 2007 at 2:57 pm

steveroot wrote: "Fudd, Elmer Fudd. Shaken, not stirred"...

A dry (wit) martini is a lovely libation:)

256. Anger over 'blasphemous' balls

Comment #66171 by bluebird on August 29, 2007 at 7:00 am

Great balls of fire, interesting posts!
I've been humming the AC/DC tune for a while...

Steveroot, I too presumed it was 'American' football, esp. with the AFC & NFC making ready to duke it out.

257. Shop targets U.S. hunters with camo Bibles

Comment #66169 by bluebird on August 29, 2007 at 6:54 am

In our house it's:
The right to bear arms AND
The right to arm bears.

258. A hole lot of nothing found by astronomers

Comment #66167 by bluebird on August 29, 2007 at 6:47 am

@ #73
OK, I bit........Much Adoe About Nothing:)
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Astronomers refer to the movement and beauty of the night sky as "music of the spheres"; hence this void would be the "sound of silence".

259. A hole lot of nothing found by astronomers

Comment #65855 by bluebird on August 27, 2007 at 6:11 am

The August 27 info on this subject...

http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/astropix.html

260. A hole lot of nothing found by astronomers

Comment #65727 by bluebird on August 26, 2007 at 5:09 am

Another poster mentioned 'Death by Black Hole', N.DeG.Tyson's new book.
Looks favorable & promising...

261. In Google Earth, a Service for Scanning the Heavens

Comment #65725 by bluebird on August 26, 2007 at 4:30 am

Agreed; a cosmic variation of "take time to smell the flowers"...
http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap000728.html

@ #11, thanks for mentioning N.DeG.T.'s new book.

262. A hole lot of nothing found by astronomers

Comment #65614 by bluebird on August 25, 2007 at 6:04 am

Also:
http://www.brightsurf.com
********
A spoof site suggests a 'cosmic bowling ball' crashed thru this area. If thunder is 'God bowling', maybe...

263. Diamonds unlock secrets of early Earth

Comment #65343 by bluebird on August 23, 2007 at 5:36 pm

Square cut or pear shaped...

There's another article in recent 'Nature' http://www.nature.com/nature

264. Researchers find fossils of 10-million-year old ape

Comment #65224 by bluebird on August 23, 2007 at 8:29 am

Comments 1-3, agreed and well put.

265. Enemies of Reason

Comment #65217 by bluebird on August 23, 2007 at 7:54 am

macros_man, agreed, thanks. We think Neil DeGrasse Tyson does a fine job ('Nova' series, running the Hayden Planetarium, new book). Still, doubtful that he, Brian Greene, et. al. are household names; what a shame.

Richard Morgan, thanks for your post-piquant. Had not read 'Desiderata'.

266. Scientists should unite against threat from religion

Comment #64979 by bluebird on August 22, 2007 at 2:26 pm

'Tis surprising, and disheartening to read this about 'Nature'.

I cringe everytime I see B.D's profanatory moniker (not to mention the posts, esp. this one).

267. Poll: Which religion do you associate with?

Comment #64916 by bluebird on August 22, 2007 at 11:06 am

The "mine's not listed" category sparks L'imagination creatrice.

268. In Google Earth, a Service for Scanning the Heavens

Comment #64909 by bluebird on August 22, 2007 at 10:06 am

Stars above, great info!! Thanks to RDF for the article, madpatriot for Celestia link, and poster's comments:)
We will enjoy these sites, and inform our school district about them.

Also, http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/astropix.html

269. PZ Myers sued for a negative review in a blog post

Comment #64651 by bluebird on August 21, 2007 at 6:35 am

Crazymalc, yea, I thought of the 'lost pants' lawsuit, too (thanx for link). These, and other outrageous suits keep U.S. courts clogged:(

Assault: verbal attack, onslaught.

270. God Bless Me, It's a Best-Seller!

Comment #64263 by bluebird on August 19, 2007 at 4:57 am

Non-verbatim quote of RM Rilke [1875-1926]

"If I lose my demons, I fear I may lose also my angels".

271. Good luck, Dawkins!

Comment #63919 by bluebird on August 16, 2007 at 6:01 pm

This might be the same article that 'peacebeuponme' linked on another thread; anyway, 'tis good to read S.B. again:)

@comment #29, not just Sundays anymore. Some U.S. companies integrate "Prayer in the Workplace" so employees can feel comfortable, or whatever. Makes me wonder if any work gets done (how it affects productivity).

Dr. Benway, thanks for suggesting "Primer" (another thread). The Hubby thought it was good, albiet dry.

272. Interview with Richard Dawkins

Comment #63631 by bluebird on August 15, 2007 at 6:18 am

Peacebeuponme, thanks for that link.

Shame on our local news for facilitating ignorance by letting Susan Miller www.astrologyzone.com plug her new book. It would've been beyond gratifying if that piece of froufrou was pre-empted, or followed with R.D. discussing this subject.

273. The Bible's literary sins

Comment #63537 by bluebird on August 14, 2007 at 6:03 pm

www.trainupachild.com (Bible Action Figures)
These will be available at Wal-Marts this Sat.
Parents can buy back-to-school supplies AND these Action Figures as early X-mas gifts for pliable tots.

AdrianB, there's also the popular "Jesus loves me this I know, 'cause the Bible tells me so."

274. Believe it or not: the sceptics beat God in bestseller battle

Comment #62875 by bluebird on August 12, 2007 at 6:18 am

Friend Giskard, heeheeheehee, very Noel Coward:)

275. Bill Moyers interviews E.O. Wilson

Comment #62768 by bluebird on August 11, 2007 at 10:02 am

This was televised recently:

http://www.booktv.org/schedule.aspx

276. Richard Dawkins and the New Age fakers

Comment #62751 by bluebird on August 11, 2007 at 7:36 am

"The science of astronomy is so mind-shatteringly elegant and beautiful and inspiring, that this is demeaning and shallow and a betrayal of what it is to be human, when the human species has achieved so much in understanding the universe."

277. Charles Brooker's screen burn

Comment #62749 by bluebird on August 11, 2007 at 7:07 am

TheDiamondDave, thanks for the link! We hadn't heard of C.B.:)

www.travelchannel.com 'Most Haunted'. A team travels to Europe's 'spookiest places' "determined to prove the existence of life after death".

278. Curriculum for Baptist School

Comment #62435 by bluebird on August 9, 2007 at 5:45 pm

Ready, OK. gimme a G...
http://www.cheercca.com/camps.html

279. Curriculum for Baptist School

Comment #62347 by bluebird on August 9, 2007 at 10:56 am

Tyler Durden and Diplo, hee hee hee, thanks:)

280. Eight-million-year-old bug is alive and growing

Comment #62134 by bluebird on August 8, 2007 at 9:50 am

Much thanks to:
sane1, doodinthemood, and Happy Hominid:)
These 3 sites are now in our family's "favorites".



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281. Arrogance, dogma and why science - not faith - is the new enemy of reason

Comment #61956 by bluebird on August 7, 2007 at 2:57 pm

Lauragon @83, moi aussi.

bruce @5, some think God is a woman, so you have a point.

maton100, John Edwards is laughing all the way to the bank.

282. Yellowstone's Wolves Save Its Aspens

Comment #61922 by bluebird on August 7, 2007 at 12:07 pm

Wolves have been much maligned so...
Corylus, thanks for the comment/website (had not heard of WAH; will delve into it).

283. Does the Bible have a place in public schools?

Comment #61757 by bluebird on August 6, 2007 at 7:09 pm

Hmmm, time for us to donate again to
'Growing up in the Universe' DVDs for schools so kids can "become familiar with it and investigate it (science/reason) even further".

284. The Gullible Age: Review of 'The Enemies of Reason'

Comment #61737 by bluebird on August 6, 2007 at 3:13 pm

Vortex heaven~~
http://sedonanewagecenter.com

285. The Out Campaign

Comment #60702 by bluebird on August 2, 2007 at 5:52 pm

Dr Benway, If I cover your tail&beak and relax my eyes, I spy a Puffer Fish. BTW, enjoyed your ornithologial offerings few days back, thanks for sharing. Appropriate they were on 'Flickr' site:)

286. The Flea Circus Invites a Newcomer!

Comment #60624 by bluebird on August 2, 2007 at 1:38 pm

@ comment #141~~That Genesis intro. probably won first prize in a Bulwer-Lytton contest.

287. OUT Campaign Launched, 'Scarlet Letter' Shirts Now Available!

Comment #60296 by bluebird on August 1, 2007 at 1:50 pm

Cogito Ergo Deus Non Est:
I think therefore there is no god

288. Rapture Ready: The Unauthorized Christians United for Israel Tour

Comment #59576 by bluebird on July 29, 2007 at 6:33 pm

mjwemdee, it wasn't ballet, rather I think the 'blue woman' was trying to channel Martha Graham (a pioneer of modern dance). Inserting "dance" into church/gatherings has become popular the last 10-20 years as a way to entice young adults to attend. Also, "it's a way to use your whole body to worship the lord".

Kudos to Mr. Blumenthal for his work attending conferences, etc. Going 'into the trenches' to garner information for the public is laudable.

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289. OUT Campaign Launched, 'Scarlet Letter' Shirts Now Available!

Comment #59272 by bluebird on July 28, 2007 at 4:32 pm

If I had that model's body I'd wear it~~seriously folks~~My first impression is the negative connotation of the 'Scarlet Letter'. Our sons would like them but we nixed the idea for reasons mentioned above.

290. Touch Me Feel Me Science

Comment #59167 by bluebird on July 27, 2007 at 6:37 pm

Despite the 'Tommy'-esque title of the article
and somewhat oblique review, our family would visit if we lived closer. Great place for kid's field trips!

#3, I concur.

291. Texas Leads U.S. in Teen Birth Rate

Comment #59145 by bluebird on July 27, 2007 at 2:57 pm

Hi Corylus, my feathers are fluffed to ward off the cold, and my belly is stuffed with mealworms;
winter-time photo, of course:)

292. Texas Leads U.S. in Teen Birth Rate

Comment #59096 by bluebird on July 27, 2007 at 9:47 am

www.themediaproject.com/news/itn/051705.htm

293. Don't eat at the Outback Steakhouse on Route 3...

Comment #59052 by bluebird on July 27, 2007 at 4:25 am

Bonzai, it seems as tho
Mind_Rebel has been MIA since being relegated to
an Alt. Comm. thread a while back.

294. Don't eat at the Outback Steakhouse on Route 3...

Comment #58944 by bluebird on July 26, 2007 at 6:12 pm

Wonder if his 'dogtag' is Armed Forces I.D., or a "military chic" tag.

Humourous how he refers to the Christian bible
as the "regular" bible.

295. Must the US president believe in God?

Comment #58258 by bluebird on July 24, 2007 at 7:06 am

Thanks for the posts concerning swearing on the bible; quite informative.
One website about this custom proclaims it to be "Archaic and Politically Incorrect".

296. In defense of dangerous ideas

Comment #58257 by bluebird on July 24, 2007 at 6:58 am

pewkatchoo, astute observation per P&B.

297. Must the US president believe in God?

Comment #57663 by bluebird on July 20, 2007 at 1:37 pm

To paraphrase 'Blazing Saddles': "must a candidate
believe in God? They must, they must!". Yes #3.

July 23 issue of Time cover is 'How the Democrats got Religion (they want to even the praying field)'.

It IS very interesting about Chile's president, Michelle Bachelet.

298. All the mistakes of the godly are merely metaphor

Comment #57485 by bluebird on July 19, 2007 at 1:57 pm

True Religious People~~TRiPe

299. Convict sues God for broken contract

Comment #57169 by bluebird on July 18, 2007 at 12:49 pm

Logicel #5, maybe this detail will come out in the book/TV movie of the week. Not sure I want to know THAT detail, tho.

300. Islamic Creationist and a Book Sent Round the World

Comment #57164 by bluebird on July 18, 2007 at 12:40 pm

If these had gone thru the U.S. Postal Service, the Postal Inspectors would of checked it out.
My husband is a letter carrier and hates/resents having to deliver religious crap. If he had to deliver these, he'd s*** a brick.