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McCain To Illegal Immigrants: Your God’s Children

by brianr on 6/30/2008 11:47:51 AM

Can’t wait to see how this goes over with the Rush Limbaugh wing of the Republican Party. McCain told the Latino officials the proposal failed because Americans were not confident Congress would protect U.S. borders before dealing with the question of illegal immigration. “GOD’S C... Continue »

The Prophetic Physician

by MisterE on 4/24/2008 12:29:07 PM

Uncritical faith is rampant, especially in this country. America tries to focus its energy on affording individuals the freedom to pursue whatever endeavor they wish (unless its a gay endeavor). This means that people can claim just about anything they want and expect no obstacles blocking that clai... Continue »

To quote the pope?

by MisterE on 4/22/2008 12:36:27 PM

Stem cell research is bad? A mass of cells is a life? Does that mean I shouldn't flush the toilet every time I use it? What about that massive booger I just fished out of my nose? I direct the pope to my most recent post about stem cell research, and how negative religious views of science can hind... Continue »

Humans still evolving?

by brianr on 12/11/2007 10:28:33 AM

Well, I know one major political party in the U.S. that hasn't evolved.  Evidence below says maybe they're being left behind. Hmm? Humans have moved into the evolutionary fast lane and are becoming increasing different, a genetic study suggests. In the past 5,000 years, genetic change has occurred a... Continue »

Ignorance with Wings Part 4 ::embryonic stem cells::

by MisterE on 12/9/2007 2:37:32 PM

Embryonic stem cells: ES cells are pluripotent. This means they are able to differentiate into all derivatives of the three primary germ layers: ectoderm, endoderm, and mesoderm. These include each of the more than 220 cell types in the adult body. Pluripotency distinguishes ES cells from multipote... Continue »

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by Glenn Reynolds on 10/6/2008 9:19:24 PM

THE BAILOUT BILL INCLUDED tax credits for plugin hybrids. This will make the Chevy Volt $7,500 cheaper. Do you get a credit if you do your own conversion to plug-in? I'm not sure.... Continue »

by Glenn Reynolds on 10/6/2008 9:19:24 PM

WELL, CREDIT CAN'T HAVE DRIED UP ENTIRELY: In my mail today is a letter from Mr Andrew Rowe, a "consumer finance executive" at Bank of America, offering me "a major opportunity to consolidate your bills with a loan of up... Continue »

by Glenn Reynolds on 10/6/2008 9:19:24 PM

I'VE ALWAYS FOUND THOSE BRITA WATER-FILTER COMMERCIALS MOCKING BOTTLED WATER ANNOYINGLY SANCTIMONIOUS: Turns out they're also kind of hypocritical: â??In order to give up bottled water, you have to switch to another plastic product thatâ??s not recyclable,â? said Beth Terry... Continue »

by Glenn Reynolds on 10/6/2008 9:19:24 PM

IMPROVEMENTS IN knee-replacement technology. Faster, please.... Continue »

by Glenn Reynolds on 10/6/2008 9:19:24 PM

KEEPING THE MACHINERY OF CIVILIZATION GOING: "It's funny. People are taught all about ecology and the rain forest, yet almost nothing about the infrastructures that actually keep them alive." I was discussing this with a plumber yesterday.... Continue »