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Comment Re:One small victory for a man.. (Score 1) 717

by A-man on Sunday November 06, 2011 @01:03AM (#37963380) Attached to: Censored Religious Debate Video Released After Public Outrage

I may agree in principle with Coyne, but I wish he weren't such an asshole. If I had a choice of being trapped in conversation with Haught or Coyne, I'd choose Haught. He's at least thoughtful. Coyne is just irritating and smug--the worst sort of poster boy for science.

Comment Re:Research Funding (Score 1) 319

by A-man on Friday January 07, 2011 @01:24PM (#34793132) Attached to: Journal Article On Precognition Sparks Outrage

Daryl Bem was asked about the James Randi Foundation prize in an interview in New Scientist (subscription required).

James "The Amazing" Randi, a fellow magician and prominent sceptic, has put up a prize of $1 million for anyone who can provide evidence of the paranormal. Are you tempted to enter?
No. He controls the entire process and he has never been totally clear as to what level of probability he would accept. He also insists on having all the rights to reporting what happened and that's not how we as scientists progress.

Submission + - In-depth with the Windows 7 public beta (arstechnica.com)

Submitted by Dozer on Monday January 12, 2009 @05:38PM

Dozer writes: With the Windows 7 public beta out, Ars Technica has an in-depth look at the release. There's praise for Windows 7's UI changes and polish as well much-needed changes to UAC, but also a warning that those who have problems with Vista won't like Windows 7 much better. 'If you couldn't stand Vista's UI (whether it's because you didn't like Explorer, Aero, Control Panel, UAC, or anything else), Windows 7 is unlikely to do much to help, as it builds on the same UI. If Vista's hardware demands were too steep, Windows 7 will likely cause you the same grief, as its hardware demands match. And if Vista didn't work with a program or device you need to use, Windows 7 will offer no salvation, as its compatibility is virtually identical.'

Submission + - SPAM: The Validity of Peronality Tests

Submitted by Thelasko on Monday January 12, 2009 @05:01PM

Thelasko writes: While I was in college, I had the opportunity to take a course in Industrial Psychology as an elective. One section of the course was over hiring practices and the validity of "personality testing." The Wall Street Journal points out how such tests, usually used to measure an applicants honesty, rewards cheaters. Google link for non-subscribers. [spam URL stripped]
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Submission + - Researchers 1 step closer to 'Life' (livescience.com)

Submitted by Anonymous Coward on Monday January 12, 2009 @03:05PM

An anonymous reader writes: Researchers at the Scripps Research Institute are potentially one step closer to creating 'life.' In an experiment they recently created enzymes that can replicate and 'evolve.' "It kind of blew me away," said team member Tracey Lincoln of the Scripps Research Institute, who is working on her Ph.D. "What we have is non-living, but we've been able to show that it has some life-like properties, and that was extremely interesting."

Submission + - Here comes iPhone nano, but not in the US

Submitted by jehovajerieh on Monday January 12, 2009 @02:03PM

jehovajerieh writes: Apple could be in for a significant slowdown, according to one analyst, however the prospect of a new iPhone launching this year could shore up revenues. While Marshal's checks suggest that a smaller version of the iPhone is infact on its way, US consumers may still have to wait indefinately.

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