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For The Love Of Models: A Global Warming Allegory
A very odd thing happened in Science. Turns out a famous weatherman has been forecasting highs in the 60s then 70s for New York City all winter long. But the…
The Reimaginings Of Exodus And Noah Inspires Moviemakers—And You!
https://twitter.com/mattstat/status/543559693592182785 John Nolte doesn't like Ridley Scott's Exodus: Gods and Kings. ...Scott makes a fool of himself. DeMille used the ancient biblical tale to tell a universal story about human…
What To Do On Black Friday
Another holiday tradition, our annual Black Friday post! I have removed last year's updates and will include new ones for this joyous day. There may be fewer because several retail…
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Stephen Hawking Thinks Too Much Of Us; More
Autumn of the Modern Ages What!? You haven't headed over to Mike Flynn's place and read his series The Autumn of the Modern Ages? Sometimes I don't understand you people…
The Inevitable Red Skins Name Controversy Post
Readers have been patiently waiting for the WMBriggs.com take on the Washington Redskins1 controversy, the gist of which is this: Lefties don't like the name because they feel only they…
On Your Duty To Dress Well
There was no argument about it. I looked good. Overcoat, scarf, brown fedora, all topping an old-fashioned, close-to-the-body cut suit, tie, pocket square, adult shoes. The rule is: never skimp…
#IAmOutraged!
I am outraged! It's true. I am so outraged that I have created my own hashtag: #IAmOutraged. Use it to join me in my outrage. Let us unite in our…
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Ask A Scientific Ethicist: Boy Who Thinks He’s A Boy & More
This week, three letters from concerned readers. Bobby's Bad Behavior Dear Scientific Ethicist, Our eight-year old child has been acting out, speaking out of turn, making shapes of weapons with…