Monthly Archives: May 2007

SBC President not interested in working with none SBC US Baptists

Wow. Big Daddy Weave is on a roll today. Let’s look at his latest post. SBC President Frank Page has lashed out in against any SBC participation with other US Baptist groups (Celebration of the New Covenant).  I will not be a … Continue reading

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House of Commons Speaker orders YouTube video takedown

This is not under the juristiction of The Conservative Party – this is the Speaker of the House of Common’s responsibility. Michael Geist: CPAC broadcasts hours of Parliamentary hearings each week, yet unlike C-Span, it does not assert copyright over … Continue reading

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Poland gives Tinky Winky a break

Earlier this week the Polish Children’s rights minister Ewa Sowinska ordered a psychological panel to determine if the Teletubbies were suitable for TV. Original story here. The Sydney Morning Herald has the change of heart by Polish officials. Ewa Sowinska, who … Continue reading

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Kentucky’s Creation ‘Museum’

If you are travelling through Kentucky this summer, you might want to stop by the new 27 million dollar Christian Entertainment Centre called The Creation Museum. Many of the exhibits were designed by a former Disney/Universal guy, and the grounds … Continue reading

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Canada’s War on Drugs and attack ads

The Prairie Wrangler, an award winning conservative blog has a post up on a Conservative Party of Canada’s strategy being announced next week. No, not that war, his new “War on Drugs”. I know, I know,everyone seems intent on spending their precious partisan time with … Continue reading

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So much for liberal media

An interesting study has been released in the US, that shows conservative evangelical religious leaders (Pat Robertson, Tony Perkins, Richard Land et al) have a larger representation in traditional media than any other religious group.  From the executive summary: Combining newspapers and television, conservative religious … Continue reading

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Chinese drug regulator sentenced to death

Zheng Xiaoyu, former director of China’s State Food and Drug Administration was sentenced to death today. Zheng, who ran the drug administration from its creation in 1998 until he was fired in 2005, saw his power increase substantially in 2002 … Continue reading

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Scapegoats – Iowa State University and The Discovery Institute

There has been an interesting discussion at science blog Pharyngula over a recent campaign by The Discovery Institute. Interesting because all you have to do is read to start to understand what is really occurring. You don’t need a science, political or theology degree to begin to comprehend … Continue reading

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