Faith and Science, Genesis and Darwin: Friends, not Foes…

 

From The Times

February 9, 2009

In praise of Darwin and the spirit of inquiry

Science is a friend rather than an enemy of faith. The theory of evolution explains how, but not why, we are here

Senate Passes Stimulus Bill, 61-37

The Senate — following a repeat of many Republican senators’ objections to the focus of the $838 billion stimulus — passed its bill, 61-37.

It was a near-repeat of the procedural vote from last night, which occurred shortly before President Obama took to the lectern in the White House East Room and concentrated efforts in his first news conference on the economy and how to reverse the downturn.

Memorial Service for Caylee

Her mother CaseyAnthony, who is charged with her murder, wouldn’t even watch it on t.v.

Slain girl Caylee Anthony's uncle Lee Anthony (left) and grandparents Cindy and George Anthony at her memorial service.

Mourners attended a public memorial service for Caylee Anthony but her mother CaseyAnthony, who is charged with her murder, wasn’t among them.

Stem cells restore hearing, vision in animals

if you think the rock concerts and the good sound system damaged your hearing, there’s hope!!….

 

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Stem cells from tiny embryos can be used to restore lost hearing and vision in animals, researchers said Tuesday in what they believe is a first step toward helping people.

WAIT! Mother of Octuples’ On Welfare

Nadya Suleman, the woman who gave birth to octuplets last month, is receiving $490 a month in food stamps, and three of her first six children are disabled and receiving federal assistance, her publicist Michael Furtney confirmed!  What the hell?

Hero Gets the Keys

US Airways Capt. Chesley B. Sullenberger holds the key to the city he received from New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg

Hero pilot Capt. Chesley Sullenberger and the crew of Flight 1549 were given keys to the city from New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg.

The City Hall ceremony Monday caped off a weekend of adulation and interviews. Sullenberger ditched his jetliner in the Hudson River when a flock of birds disabled his engines.

Failing to Act Could Lead to a Catastrophe

Did you watch Obama on T.V. primetime tonight?

The news conference was the centerpiece of an intense and highly orchestrated campaign by the administration to wrest control of the stimulus debate from Republicans and reframe it on Mr. Obama’s terms.

Caylee Anthony’s Mom Disapproves of Public Funeral

 

The mother of slain Orlando toddler Caylee Anthony expressed grief and disapproval Monday over plans for her daughter’s public funeral.