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Monthly Archives: January 2009
Podcast #38 – YouTuber Laci “gogreen18″
We interview Laci, a.k.a. “gogreen18″ of YouTube fame. In just a few short months, Laci’s intelligent commentary on religion and rationalism (not to mention her charm and good looks) have attracted a legion of likeminded fans. Her bluntness has also raised the … Continue reading
Posted in atheism, christianity, civil rights, gay rights, interviews, podcast, religion, women's rights
Tagged gogreen18, laci, youtube
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“The Death of Inadequate Myths”
Review by John C. Snider © 2009 Boy, I miss Carl Sagan. I miss his good humor. I miss his candor. I miss his eloquence in explaining complex scientific ideas in a way that children and laymen could understand. I … Continue reading
Posted in astronomy & space, books, science, skepticism
Tagged carl sagan, varieties of scientific experience
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The Masters, James Brown, and now…
Augusta, Georgia has a freethought community! The Augusta Freethought Society convened its first meeting on January 4th, with another set for February 5th. Their mission statement says they are “a community of non-theists that promotes critical reason, separation of religion … Continue reading
Religulous comes to DVD (if not to Jesus)
In case it didn’t play in your local cineplex (or even if it did and you just want to own a copy), you’ll soon have your chance to see comedian/social commentator Bill Maher’s documentary Religulous on DVD! To be released by Lionsgate on … Continue reading
Charlie Daniels Is a Miserable Idiot
When Sherri Shepherd, America’s Stupidest Celebrity, looks in her rearview mirror, surely she sees Charlie Daniels gaining on her fast. Yes, that Charlie Daniels. The father of the country rock masterpiece ”The Devil Went Down to Georgia” (Full disclosure: I kind of like … Continue reading
Posted in atheism, civil rights, commentary, news, politics, religion
Tagged charlie daniels, michael newdow
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365 Days of Astronomy Podcast
As we’ve mentioned before, 2009 is the International Year of Astronomy (celebrating, among other things, the 400th anniversary of Galileo’s first use of a telescope). As part of the celebration, astro-buffs from all over the world are contributing to the … Continue reading
Posted in astronomy & space, news, podcast, science
Tagged 365 days of astronomy, george hrab, international year of astronomy
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New Science Museum! Sweet!
It’s not every day a new science museum opens, so this is a pretty big deal, in my opinion. On January 12th, the Tellus Northwest Georgia Science Museum will open in Cartersville, Georgia (just a short drive up Interstate 75 from … Continue reading
Sam Harris wants to read your mind
The Edge Annual Question for 2009 has been posed, and Sam Harris is among the thinkers who has answered it. The question: “What game-changing scientific ideas and developments do you expect to live to see?” Harris’s answer: The ability to … Continue reading
For the San Diego Darwinists out there…
If you live in the San Diego area, and if you like bluegrass music, The Galapagos Mountain Boys (fronted by Dr. Stephen Baird) are gearing up for their upcoming Darwin Day 2009 concerts. Imbibe their special brand of “Scientific Gospel” … Continue reading
Posted in evolution, music, news, science
Tagged bluegrass music, charles darwin, darwin day, galapagos mountain boys
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Saved by Face Alone?
Here’s Tim Tebow, Heisman Trophy winner and quarterback for the Florida ‘Gators football team, celebrating his recent victory at the Bowl Championship Series National Championship Game. The BCS ranking system is controversial in and of itself, but another low-level controversy is … Continue reading →