Science is the best way of knowing.
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Zion
Posted on August 14, 2010 by Michael
When I started watching this video, I was immediately turned off by the ease and excessive popularity of the trail. Of course, I continued watching. I foresee coming home with a few nifty pictures of Angels Landing in Zion.
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African mantis versus a mouse
Posted on August 13, 2010 by Michael
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The Perseids
Posted on August 12, 2010 by Michael
Here’s my attempt to be topical while really writing this post many weeks in advance. I’m actually in either Nevada or Utah right now.
The Perseid meteor shower should be near its peak today. The rate of visible meteors will probably be around 60 per hour, so if the sky is even remotely clear, go take a look. The best viewing time, as always, is in the pre-dawn hours, but don’t think that means going out at 9:30pm won’t yield a spectacular sky.
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Utah
Posted on August 11, 2010 by Michael
I’m off to Utah today. I’ve scheduled posts for every day I’ll be gone, but I’m hoping my guest bloggers will pick up some of the slack.
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Christopher Hitchens
Posted on August 10, 2010 by Michael
I find the attempt to sound ever so buddy-buddy with Christopher Hitchens by referring to him as “Hitch” on the Internet rather insufferable. His realistic demeanor, however, is delightful, even if based in misfortune.
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It seems friendly enough
Posted on August 10, 2010 by Michael
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Thought of the day
Posted on August 10, 2010 by Michael
It is a good in the world when same-sex couples are allowed to get legally married.
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Darwin and Lyell
Posted on August 9, 2010 by Michael
On Charles Lyell, that most eminent of 19th century scientists…
I never forget that almost everything which I have done in science I owe to the study of his great works. Well, he has had a grand and happy career, and no one ever worked with a truer zeal in a noble cause.
~Charles Darwin
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Prayers keep boy alive
Posted on August 9, 2010 by Michael
Until the real life-saving treatment is removed, of course…
Filed under: Humor | Tagged: Belief without evidence, Christian Science, faith, Medicine, Praying | 17 Comments »
For the Sake of Science 