Evolution exists, even in Robots

The word Evolution can get you beat up in some circles.  But, it does exist.  Not only in the form of the physical biological transmision of genes.  But, in the world of social behavior.
Check out this article on Science Daily about Robot evolutionary communication.
During the course of 500 generations, or about a week, the [...]

Global Climate Change may Increase world Starvation

Science Daily gives the very real economic realities of Global Warming on the people of the third world.  These problems have already made themselves known, we don’t have to wait for the future.
“Most people tend to think of climate change as something that will impact the future,” said Christopher Field, co-author on the study and [...]

Red Hot Winter, Global Warming Changing the Climate

Science Daily reports that the months of Dec-Feb were the hottest on record for the Globe since record keeping began in 1880.

Presidential Campaigns and Weed

Democratic Gov. Bill Richardson of New Mexico signed a bill legalizing Medical Marijuana.
“So what if it’s risky? It’s the right thing to do,” said Richardson, one of the candidates in the crowded 2008 field. “What we’re talking about is 160 people in deep pain. It only affects them.”
Imagine that, a candidate with principles.

Tranny Activist keepin’ it Real

Andrew Sullivan Pointed out on his blog that in the Valerie Plame video there is a Hot Transgendered Girl in the background wearing a bright pink “impeach Bush” tee-shirt.
Sweet. Only in America can a girl (who would likely get killed in middle America simply for being different) get herself on National TV and outshine [...]