Alan Partis | January 31, 2009
Study: Stem Cells Reverse Paralysis in Rats The above press release from Live Science fails the logic test. Â The conclusion trumpeted at the end of the article is not supported by the evidence provided. Â 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. Â Wow! Â That’s some package! Â Might even be bigger than Al Gore’s legendary package. Â Oooh, I’m feeling very stimulated just now. Â 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