Posts Tagged ‘General’
Ben Goldacre on science and the media (Socialist Worker)
March 2nd, 2010 | 
Author: What’s wrong with the way the media talks about science? The problem is that the media generally has a low opinion of people’s ability to understand complex information. And journalists often aren’t good at understanding the evidence in front of them.
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Iroquois Boys Varsity Basketball Falls in Two Matches at End of Regular Season (East Aurora Advertiser)
The Iroquois boys varsity basketball team concluded its regular season last week with two contests.
Road and rail rivals should try taking a walk (Brisbane Times)
I wonder whether those who praised the report of the Herald’s public transport inquiry registered its bland assumption that pedestrians were young and reasonably fit. The one-page discussion on pedestrians observed they were generally granted ‘’seven to 10 seconds to dash across the street” and suggested that countdown timers could reduce unsafe crossings.
Mad Men visionary nurtures his baby (The Age)
Mad Men is a tribute to one man’s vision, determination and rigorous attention to every aspect of the process.
Indian River Community Calendar, updated Feb. 17 (Indian River Press Journal)
Looking Ahead NEW LISTINGHealth Fair: Sebastian Catholic Church, 13075 US 1, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., March 6. Free. (772) 589-4595; phyll12345@att.net.Treasure Coast Transcendental Meditation Program : Decrease Stress - Optimize Health and Fulfillment. Micco Library, 7921 Ron Beatty Blvd., Micco, 10:30 Feb. 27. Free. RSVP: (772) 226-0302; tm.org.Relay For Life Yard Sale …