I reported on this story previously from a different angle, e.g. the need for using animals in basic medical research. But this picture is so amazing, that I thought the breakthrough was worth revisiting to discuss the biotechnological implications.To recap: scientists created a new beating heart . . . . Continue Reading »
. . . is Luther turning over in his grave . . . Well, what difference does doctrine make to the ELCA these days? It’s already in full communion with TEC, which starting taking a blue pencil to the Thirty-nine Articles before the confession’s ink was dry, and with the Reformed Church in . . . . Continue Reading »
I was just looking at the Wikipedia article on Capablanca, Anthony , and it quotes an interesting evaluation of Capablanca given by Bobby Fischer in a 2006 (!) radio interview. Here’s what Fischer said: Morphy and Capablanca had enormous talent, Steinitz was very great too. Alekhine was . . . . Continue Reading »
The attempt by animal rights activists to grant animals the right to sue in their own names has been rejected in Texas. From the story:A Texas appeals court has affirmed a lower court decision that nine chimpanzees and monkeys that were brought to the Primarily Primates sanctuary in 2006 don’t . . . . Continue Reading »
David Warren at Real Clear Politics has a very good article on Canada’s “human rights commissions,” which put people on trial for saying things that these human rights commissions dislike. That’s a bit glib, but only a bit. Ezra Levant published the Danish cartoons on the . . . . Continue Reading »
If this allegation is true, it is beyond the pale: A mentally ill paraplegic man is suing a hospital for discharging him and dumping him in his hospital gown on a grate in skid row. From the story: Gabino Olvera, 42, sued the Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center for negligence after it discharged . . . . Continue Reading »
The search has begun. Maybe you’ve seen the ad in the last issue, the announcement online , Jody’s notice , or Nathaniel’s blog post : First Things is now accepting applications for next year’s junior fellows. Not sure you fit the bill? Take the quiz below to find out! 1) My . . . . Continue Reading »
Funny you should mention Capablanca , Steve. I’m almost finished with Michael Chabon’s The Yiddish Policeman’s Union , which focuses on the murder of a chess prodigy (who may also be the Messiah; it helps to have a Plan B should the board game thingee not work out). . . . . Continue Reading »
“We regret to announce that due to unforeseen circumstances beyond our control, the publication of The Astrological Magazine will cease with the December 2007 issue.” (Hat tip: The Volokh Conspiracy .) . . . . Continue Reading »
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