Various Points of Interest

[shipperx]

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Ruminating on Monkeys and Creationists
A Discover.com interview. 
Quote:
Would you publicly debate an intelligent design advocate?
No. And I don't think astronomers should debate astrologers nor surgeons debate faith healers. The ID proponents have succeeded in gaining enormous attention for a notion that the scientific community and the courts have found lacking any scientific substance. ID is an outgrowth of a desire to undermine evolutionary science, which is perceived to be a threat to their religious worldview.

What has been overlooked in the whole furor is that many denominations fully support the science and teaching of evolution. They have reconciled their faith and theology with modern science. That is a far more interesting area of discourse than the tired, empty arguments of evolution denial. 


How Do Chimps Cross the Road?  Answer: Carefully
Quote:
Sept. 6, 2006 — Adult male chimpanzees act like school crossing guards by leading smaller chimps across man-made roads that dissect their forest habitats, according to a new study.

The finding, vividly captured on video, demonstrates that chimps display concern for family and friends and will risk their own safety to ensure the welfare of others. Scientists now believe such ability for care and consideration is present in certain primates, and not just humans.


New Gulf-Coast Homes Designed to Take a Beating
Ground Zero: Present and Future
Cell Phones Found In Four Prisoners  (All I can think to say is... ow.)
Mars Volta goes David Lynch (a review of their latest CD)
What TV Show Are You Breaking Up With This Fall?

Comments

[nutmeg3.livejournal.com]

I love the chimp crossing guards! Honestly, chimps and gorillas are so like us in so many ways.

[shipperx.livejournal.com]

Since the day I watched the silver backed gorillas in the London Zoo, I've never douted that very little separates us from the other primates.