Monthly Archives: September 2006

[Book Review] The Science of Noah’s Flood

Posted on September 28, 2006 by cfeagans

IMAGE: BOOK In reviewing the book, Noah’s Flood: The New Scientific Discoveries About The Event That Changed History (Ryan and Pittman, 1998), it must be first noted that the text itself is pleasurable to read. The story of William Ryan … Continue reading →

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Carnivals and *Not* a Carnival!

Posted on September 18, 2006 by admin

The 43rd Skeptic’s Circle is up at Adventures In Ethics and Science and Dr. Free-Ride is one sad puppy. And don’t miss the Carnival of the Godless #49 at Grounded in Reality where Bruce offers up a dozen or so … Continue reading →

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ArtiFACTs: Recent News In Archaeology 9/17/06

Posted on September 18, 2006 by cfeagans

Just a quick round-up of archaeological news stories from various sources. **Oldest Writing in the New World** I would be remiss if I didn’t mention this, though I’m sure anyone with any interest in archaeology has already read it elsewhere. … Continue reading →

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Pseudo-skepticism and Pseudo-Journalism about Global Warming

Posted on September 12, 2006 by cfeagans

I’m not a climate scientist. But I *can* read. And I try to evaluate all sides of issues that are controversial. Its my penchant for reading and interest in climate, however, that have prompted me to follow the science involved … Continue reading →

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The Pseudoscience of Religious-Based Sexual Re-orientation

Posted on September 12, 2006 by cfeagans

I try to keep my posts at least somewhat related to archaeology and anthropology, and I realize that this makes two posts in a row that deviate from that formula, but this is a topic that I had the opportunity … Continue reading →

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Atheism vs. Theism in Recent News

Posted on September 11, 2006 by admin

Afarensis recently posted a short review of the Newsweek article, The New Naysayers . A bit later, PZ Myers posted a more in depth discussion at Pharyngula. The discussions at these two blogs are well-done and the comments are interesting, … Continue reading →

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Journal Watch: Recent Articles in Anthropology & Archaeology Journals

Posted on September 4, 2006 by cfeagans

ArchaeometryThe Discovery of Anomalously High Silver Abundances in Pottery from Early Roman Excavation Contexts in Jerusalem The authors report on a study of chemical compositions in over one thousand diachronically collected artifacts of Roman-period pottery from 38 sites in Israel. … Continue reading →

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