There’s a Zoo in My Back Yard I realize some people think Newton, Massachusetts is in the boonies…but in fact I live less than a mile from Boston College, the Massachusetts Turnpike and about two miles from Coolidge Corner. But lately, a lot of critters have been finding the nice big square of grass out… Continue reading
Another scientist looks at the work of William Dembski and finds it…wanting.
I’m just two chapters into Glenn Reynolds’ Army of Davids, and enjoying it. It’s particularly interesting to be reminded of his own history. I forgot Glenn had started as a contributor to Slate’s site before breaking off on his own to start Instapundit. At that same time, the Web had helped me publish my first… Continue reading
Peggy Noonan explains why “George Clooney” is synonymous with “clueless.” But Mr. Clooney’s remarks were also part of the tinniness of the age, and of modern Hollywood. I don’t think he was being disingenuous in suggesting he was himself somewhat heroic. He doesn’t even know he’s not heroic. He thinks making a movie in 2005… Continue reading
Hey…how many major New York publishing house editors do you know who moonlight as guitar players and vocalists for hot new rock bands? If you’re looking for something new (and especially nice for listening to at work while you apply templates to reams and reams of html pages, or update erooms for your projects) check… Continue reading