Alan Partis | January 31, 2009
Study: Stem Cells Reverse Paralysis in Rats The above press release from Live Science fails the logic test. The conclusion trumpeted at the end of the article is not supported by the evidence provided. Here are the relevant portions: Transplanted adult stem cells have been found to reverse paralysis associated with spinal cord injuries in [...]
Category: Foul Balls |
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Tags: responsible journalism
Alan Partis | January 28, 2009
With great fanfare, President Obama had tonight what was described by the Associated Press as a political ‘win’ in the form of House passage of an $819 billion economic ‘stimulus’ package. Wow! That’s some package! Might even be bigger than Al Gore’s legendary package. Oooh, I’m feeling very stimulated just now. Please excuse me for [...]
Category: Economics, Hypocrites |
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Tags: congress, economy, Obama, responsible journalism
Alan Partis | May 20, 2001
Our entire history, the great pyramids, Greek culture, the Roman Coliseum, the printing press, hardly even warrant a credit at the end. Each of our lives, barely 3 seconds as they flash by.
Category: Observations |
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Tags: global warming, responsible journalism