Monthly Archives: October 2005

Behe Part 2: Pomo vs. Buzzsaw

Posted on October 30, 2005 by arensb

Michael Behe’s cross-examination started well. He answered the first four questions with as much confidence and aplomb as when he was answering the planned and rehearsed questions at the direct examination. For the record, those questions were: How are you? … Continue reading →

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Behe: the Bore Before the Storm

Posted on October 30, 2005 by arensb

Call me a wonk if you like, but I actually slogged through the Dover trial transcripts for Michael Behe’s testimony. I do hope you appreciate, gentle readers, the sacrifices I make for you. The nutshell version: Is Intelligent Design science … Continue reading →

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The Worst Jobs in Science

Posted on October 28, 2005 by arensb

Popular Science has an article listing the ten worst jobs in science. #7 is Semen Washer. #3 is Kansas Biology Teacher. Thanks to JF for the tip.

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Creationism After Dover

Posted on October 27, 2005 by arensb

As I wrote elsewhere, it looks as though the question is not whether the Intelligent Design Creationists will lose the Dover case, but how badly. But I don’t imagine for a moment that they’ll just throw up their hands and … Continue reading →

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Dover Trial QOTD

Posted on October 26, 2005 by arensb

From the Dover Intelligent Design trial, in Beth Eveland’s examination in day 3: Q. Do you have it in front of you? A. Yes, I do. Q. And can you tell us what it is? A. It looks to me … Continue reading →

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Stirrers: A Polemic

Posted on October 24, 2005 by arensb

Who the hell decided that it was a good idea to stir coffee with a midget straw? And why do people put up with it? When you prepare a can of tomato soup at home, do you stir it with … Continue reading →

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Michael Behe Gets His Ass Handed to Him

Posted on October 19, 2005 by arensb

Michael Behe, a professor at Lehigh University, and one of the leading proponents of Intelligent Design, has been on the witness stand in the Dover ID trial. And it looks as though he had his ass handed to him. The … Continue reading →

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Political Brand Names

Posted on October 18, 2005 by arensb

Paul Waldman has an interesting article in the American Prospect. This view is embodied in what political scientists call the “median voter theory,” which posits that political success belongs to the party that positions itself closest to the voter who … Continue reading →

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