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Monthly Archives: December 2007

Dec
18
2007

Adeste Adoremus

Captain Groggy Swagger and I were having a pleasant chat in the comments to my post on Songs of Praise about whether it is appropriate for an atheist to sing Carols or say Grace. There are some religious things that … Continue reading

Dec
18
2007

Warning: atheism can make you more tolerant!

A new study by Michigan State sociologist Ralph Pyle presented at this month’s joint meeting of the Society for the Scientific Study of Religion and the Religious Research Association in Tampa, Fla., shows how all sides in the conservative-liberal religious … Continue reading

Dec
13
2007

w00t!

Merriam-Webster’s #1 Word of the Year for 2007 based on votes from visitors to our Web site: w00t (interjection) expressing joy (it could be after a triumph, or for no reason at all); similar in use to the word “yay” … Continue reading

Dec
12
2007

No More Mr Nice Guy!

My boss is stepping up the campaign for better quality in the software industry:

Dec
11
2007

To spread mirth…

In an otherwise excellent article, The Economist commits an error of logic. “A few have taken to calling themselves “Brights” for no good reason and to widespread mirth.” In fact, I call myself a Bright for a very good reason… … Continue reading

Dec
10
2007

Is Science Important?

What would America be like if science were permitted to inform decision making, and if scientific issues that concern the world’s future were a natural part of a broad national conversation? The campaign to have a presidential debate focussed on … Continue reading

Dec
7
2007

Winter 1914

England expects that every man shall do his duty.

Dec
6
2007

Come Join Us at Dreamhost

If you have ever wished that you had your own web site hosted by the same people who host www.raggedclown.com, I have a special offer just for you… First a few words about DreamHost and how I chose them. Every … Continue reading

Dec
6
2007

The Bali Declaration

“The amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere now far exceeds the natural range of the past 650,000 years and it is rising very quickly due to human activity.”If this trend is not halted soon, many millions of people will … Continue reading