The state of modern evolutionary theory may not be what you think it is I was rather surprised yesterday to see so much negative reaction to my statement that there’s more to evolution than selection, and that random, not selective, changes dominate our history. It was… cross-posted on Facebook

If You Think Only Poor People Are On Welfare, Wait Till You See What Rich Folks Do With It It’s amazing how little we really know about a system so many people judge. cross-posted on Facebook

I started watching the TV show Covert Affairs and while seemingly empowering, it finds a comfy middle ground that shows “strong women” as largely nonthreatening. Looking for some confirmation I stumbled on this review that was humorous and spot on. “Annie Walker is so blatantly intended to be a Strong Female Ideal that I have …

I got an adrenalin rush just watching this from the relative safety of my desk chair in my apartment.Pure Insanity. Death-Defying Duo Climb World’s 2nd Tallest Building Remember these photos from the worlds 2nd tallest building, The Shanghai Tower? It’s still in construction, but only a few weeks away from completion. But that didn’t stop two …

Neutral pronouns selected. I had removed my gender from my Facebook About page several months ago, but you still had to select a gender for the purposes of pronouns. I have increasing made efforts to use neutral pronouns, especially in personal stories where gender is immaterial. With this change you still can’t refrain from a …

Press Release: The inculcation of today’s youth, protesting Darwin’s birthday – Intelligent… The Intelligent Design Institute of Technology (IDIoTech) is a proponents’ group for intelligent design. cross-posted on Facebook

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“I’m not sure I’ve seen so much coded, loaded language since ‘American Pie,’ but it somehow goes completely unexamined and unanswered. It’s presented as merely ‘honest’ to suggest that not only are gay men not legitimately part of a ‘man’s-man game,’ but that men who would tolerate and be comfortable being around gay men (that …

Anna thinks this is funny and makes perfect sense.I took Zimbio’s ‘Orange Is the New Black’ quiz and I’m Piper! Who are you? Are you the baddest girl on the cell block? cross-posted on Facebook

TEDx UNB by TEDx Watch TEDx’s TEDx UNB on Livestream.com. cross-posted on Facebook

The Hawaii state representative who has taken a sledgehammer to roughly 30 shopping carts in his crusade against homelessness announced his retirement as a vigilante on Tuesday, declaring his mission accomplished. “I guess I shouldn’t use the sledgehammer,” he told Hawaii News Now, “because it’s a really loaded image.”Vigilante State Rep. Declares Mission Accomplished, Hangs …

“I’ve said a lot today, yet still feel like it’s not enough,” writes Jade Rabbit. “I’ll tell everyone a secret. Actually, I’m not feeling especially sad. Just like any other hero, I’ve only encountered a little problem while on my own adventure.” “Good night, planet Earth. Good night, humanity.”‘Goodnight Earth. Goodnight humanity’: China’s Jade Rabbit …

12:01pm, instead of cutting off the two people coming from the other direction I let them enter the Welcome Center first. I think to myself how funny it would be if they get the last tickets. I walk in behind the two people and there is one ticket left… Gah!TEDxUNB 10 tickets will be released …

I think you’re really cool and I like hanging out… but I only like you as a… friend **GASP**The Friendzoner vs The Nice Guy – Imgur cross-posted on Facebook

UNBF Students Supporting AUNBT see it in student’s best interests to support AUNBT and put pressure on UNB administration to find an agreeable compromise.Support UNB teachers, support yourselves This is the pamphlet to be distributed in the coming days: cross-posted on Facebook

Pretty accurate… Thanks Dee Dee! “Your are Jasmine: Your’re a hopeless romantic who’s also headstrong. You believe true love should be filled with mystery and adventure (magic carpet rides, anyone?) and won’t settle for anything unless your heart is in it. Also, your friends are totally fierce.”I took Zimbio’s Disney princesses personality quiz and I’m …

Weston is returning from a trip to Boston, MA. TripIt – Free online trip planner and free travel itinerary website for organizing vacations, group trips or business travel cross-posted on Facebook

Weston is about to leave on a trip to Boston, MA. TripIt – Free online trip planner and free travel itinerary website for organizing vacations, group trips or business travel cross-posted on Facebook

Because it’s so good! http://www.amazon.com/review/R3K9PWS2J0S7AK/ref=cm_cr_pr_perm?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B00032G1S0“Chateau du Lait Blanc, watch out!” a review of: Tuscan Whole Milk, 1 Gallon, 128… Philip Tone says: One should not be intimidated by Tuscan Whole Milk. Nor should one prejudge, despite the fact that Tuscan is non-vintage and comes in such large containers. Do not be fooled: this is not …

“by focusing on bodies we don’t focus on the lived realities of that oppression and that discrimination.” via Eden Politte, Anna Haskin, Robert Lashley, and Kat BulaFlawless Trans Women Carmen Carrera and Laverne Cox Respond Flawlessly To Katie Couric’s… Carmen Carrera and Laverne Cox were guests on the daytime show “Katie” on Monday. They were …