Thursday, March 24, 2005

Satan's turtle Satan's turtle: " A pet store owner in Indiana sees Satan on the shell of a turtle. The aptly named Lucky the turtle was the only survivor of a fire at the store. The owner says: 'The marking on the shell was like the devil wanted us to know he was down there. To me, it's too coincidental that the only thing to come out unscathed would have this image on it.' " (Via This is not your practice blog.) 12:45:13 PM    comment []

The 23rd psalm The 23rd psalm: " I guess this has been making the rounds, but it was new to me: Bush is my shepherd; I dwell in want. He maketh logs to be cut down in national forests. He leadeth trucks into the still wilderness. He restoreth my fears. He leadeth me in the paths of international disgrace for his ego's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of pollution and war, I will find no exit, for thou art in office. Thy tax cuts for the rich and thy media control, they discomfort me. Thou preparest an agenda of deception in the presence of thy religion. Thou anointest my head with foreign oil. My health insurance runneth out. Surely megalomania and false patriotism shall follow me all the days of thy term, And my jobless child shall dwell in my basement forever. Author unknown. " (Via Julie Saltman.) 12:14:02 PM    comment []

Conservatives forcing their ideology on teachers Conservatives forcing their ideology on teachers: " USATODAY.com - 'Call to arms' on evolution: 31% say they 'feel pressured to include creationism, Intelligent Design, or other alternatives to evolution in their science classroom.' More of the pressure comes from students (22%) and parents (20%.) 30% agree that 'they feel pushed to de-emphasize or omit evolution or evolution-related topics from their curriculum.' 85% say they did 'feel well prepared to explain the reasons why it is important for students to understand evolution.' 11% said they did not. 74% disagree, while about 19% agree, when asked if 'they must de-emphasize or omit from their lessons the term 'evolution' so as not to draw attention to it.' This isn't teachers trying not to teach evolution, this is teachers feeling political pressure not to teach science. One teacher in 3 feels pressure to teach false alternatives, and 1 in 5 feel pressure not to teach the science, at least not in depth. " (Via Thoughts from Kansas.) 11:14:14 AM    comment []

Bill Frist, kitten killer Bill Frist, kitten killer: Bill Frist, cardiothoracic surgeon and Majority Leader of the United States Senate, fraudulently 'adopted' kittens from Boston animal shelters, brought them home, and killed them while practicing his surgical techniques (Via Q Daily News.) 11:11:45 AM    comment []

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