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That kind of scene, brief and benign though it might seem, strikes horror into the hearts of scientists and science teachers across the U.S., not to mention plenty of civil libertarians. Darwin's venerable theory is widely regarded as one of the best-supported ideas in science, the only explanation for the diversity of life on Earth, grounded in decades of study and objective evidence. But Dover's disclaimer on Darwin would appear to get a passing grade from the man who considers himself America's education President. In a question-and-answer session with Texas newspaper reporters...
...standards movement in education has, overall, strengthened the teaching of evolution, even as it has presented a new target for anti-Darwinists. In 2000, 10 states had no mention of evolution in their curriculum standards. Now only Florida, Kentucky, Mississippi and Oklahoma--states with long creationist traditions--make this omission. In June, Alaska's state board of education was pressured by scientists, teachers and concerned citizens to add evolution to science standards that had avoided the topic. Other states, most notably Kansas and New Mexico, have wobbled on whether to teach evolution, deleting and then restoring it to state standards...
...characters exist in contrast—Murray with his world-weariness and Wright with his infectious zeal, and the result is a humorous and touching relationship. As different as these two characters are, their friendship is based on a strong mutual trust and respect—not to mention a thorough understanding of each other’s idiosyncrasies...
...press release that made no mention of Shleifer or Hay, the University said it was glad to put the matter to rest...
...cable box is set to record new episodes of HBO's Entourage and Comedy Central's Stella. Not only will I not be staying somewhere with HBO, but years of TiVo-style recording have made it almost impossible for me to adhere to oppressive network airtime schedules, not to mention commercials. With the Slingbox, I can literally get my TV shows, and without having to fight with anyone over the remote...