Comment Re:Hey I've got one too! (Score 1) 144
I can't tell if you're being sarcastic or not, but didn't you just build a dam on a nice canyon-y river?
Texas Science Director Forced To Resign Over ID Statements 984
jeffporcaro writes "Texas' Director of Science Curriculum was 'forced to step down' for favoring evolution over intelligent design (ID). She apparently circulated an e-mail that was critical of ID — although state regulations require her not to have any opinion 'on a subject on which the agency must remain neutral.' 'The agency documents say that officials recommended firing Ms. Comer for repeated acts of misconduct and insubordination. The officials said forwarding the e-mail message conflicted with her job responsibilities and violated a directive that she not communicate with anyone outside the agency regarding a pending science curriculum review.'"
Submission + - Radar Gun vs. GPS (jamesthigpen.com)
James Thigpen writes: "There is an article over at Ars Technia about an accused speeder contesting his speeding ticket based on his car's built in GPS system's records. According to the article his car says he was going slower than the radar gun clocked him at. Contesting a ticket based on GPS data has never before been tested in court."
