Monthly Archives: January 2009

Darwin, Darn It!

Posted on January 21, 2009 by John C. Snider

Get ready for Darwin Day with this nifty CD of “evolutionary” music. Let’s face it: there aren’t that many songs about science.  Ask the average person on the street and they’ll probably come up with “She Blinded Me with Science” … Continue reading →

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Podcast #39 – Tellus Museum

Posted on January 20, 2009 by John C. Snider

We discuss our recent visit to the brand new Tellus Northwest Georgia Science Museum with Tellus marketeer Joe Schulman.  Tellus is just 45 miles north of Atlanta, with an extensive mineral collection, impressive dino-displays, a planetarium, a 20-inch telescope, and more.  … Continue reading →

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The Pluto Files

Posted on January 19, 2009 by John C. Snider

Review by John C. Snider © 2009 Answer quickly: Pluto – planet or not a planet???  Few questions have so divided America as the decision by astronomers to reclassify our formerly ninth planet as a mere “dwarf planet”.  Now, Dr. … Continue reading →

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Photos from the new Tellus Museum

Posted on January 18, 2009 by John C. Snider

The new Tellus Northwest Georgia Science Museum is now open – and we’ve been there!  It’s well worth the short drive (45 minutes for us) north from metro Atlanta.  Despite having been open less than a week, the Tellus was amazingly … Continue reading →

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Judge rejects inaugural lawsuit

Posted on January 17, 2009 by John C. Snider

This is no surpise.  “A federal judge on Thursday refused to order the words ‘so help me God’ taken out of President-elect Barack Obama‘s oath of office next week or to prevent ministers from praying at the inauguration celebration.”  Even … Continue reading →

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Pope Combats Fraud (Cancels Out Self?)

Posted on January 16, 2009 by John C. Snider

This is rich.  The UK’s Daily Mail reports that Pope Ratzinger “is declaring a ‘holy war’ against people who claim falsely that the Virgin Mary is appearing to them.”  As if a) anyone every really claimed truthfully that this has happened … Continue reading →

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Is atheism a religion? Laci responds!

Posted on January 15, 2009 by John C. Snider

 

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Win tix to New School’s Religious-Secular Divide

Posted on January 14, 2009 by John C. Snider

The New School has graciously offered us a pair of tickets to their upcoming conference “The Religious-Secular Divide: The U.S. Case,” March 5th and 6th in New York City.  Presenters include philosopher Daniel Dennett.  For your chance to win, either … Continue reading →

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New School explores “Religious-Secular Divide”

Posted on January 13, 2009 by John C. Snider

The New School in New York City is hosting a conference titled “The Religious-Secular Divide: The U.S. Case,” March 5 and 6, 2009.  This will be the 20th conference in the Social Research series dedicated to enhancing public understanding in an … Continue reading →

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Gay bishop to speak at Obama event

Posted on January 12, 2009 by John C. Snider

According to an Associated Press article, “The first openly gay Episcopal bishop will say a prayer at the Lincoln Memorial for one of President-elect Barack Obama‘s first inauguration events.”

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