See:
http://blogcritics.org/archives/2008/05/08/112622.php
Review reads: According to the information presented in the film, there have been active efforts to remove the theory of intelligent design from the consciousness of educational institutions nationwide, and to exalt the theory of evolution as the only rational explanation for the origin and development of life. In my opinion, this process is fraught […]
“Expelled” reviewed
May 8th, 2008 · No Comments
Tags: Stephen P. Smith · evolution
Propaganda force fed to the public
May 8th, 2008 · No Comments
See new book touted:
Daily Item
Article reads: Similarly, the authors explain, the term “fact” has a more precise meaning in scientific discourse than it does in everyday usage. “In science, a ‘fact’ typically refers to an observation, measurement, or other form of evidence that can be expected to occur the same way under similar circumstances. However, […]
Tags: Stephen P. Smith · evolution
Seperation of science and state
May 8th, 2008 · No Comments
See what Charley Reese writes:
Titusville Herald
Editorial reads: Science has been itching to replace religion in Western culture for some time. You can see for yourself how science assumes the characteristics of religion. There is the priesthood (scientists, or at least those who call themselves scientists) and laity, which is the rest of us. Theory becomes […]
Tags: Stephen P. Smith · evolution
Georgia Power to buy new nuclear reactors
May 8th, 2008 · No Comments
See:
AJC
Article reads: Georgia Power will pay approximately $6.4 billion to Westinghouse Electric to build its share of two proposed 1,100-megawatt nuclear reactors at the utility’s Vogtle plant south of Augusta, the utility said Wednesday.
Article reads: Nuclear power is making a comeback in the United States as the nation tries to lessen its dependence on natural […]
Tags: Stephen P. Smith · science
Frankenfood in the news
May 8th, 2008 · No Comments
See:
http://www.haleakalatimes.com/News/story3000.aspx
Article reads: That’s not necessarily a bad thing, but our science has progressed faster than our ability to use it wisely. As a result of both greed and misguided zeal, Genetically Modified Organisms now make up a large percentage of the basic food crops that Earthlings eat. Like the proverbial careless farmer’s daughter, we’ve put […]
Tags: Stephen P. Smith · science
Biofuel falling from trees
May 8th, 2008 · No Comments
See:
http://biz.yahoo.com/iw/080507/0393852.html
Article reads: Eric Knight, renowned inventor and entrepreneur, has published an insightful Thought Paper entitled: “Tree leaves: A free source of energy, literally falling from the sky.
Article reads: Bagged leaves could be re-routed from landfills to power-generating facilities where they could be blended in with the municipal solid waste that is already being used as […]
Tags: Stephen P. Smith · science