The Troglodyte NCAA Football Top 12 Released for Nov. 29

A big jumble follows Oregon and Auburn. LSU and Boise tumble, Alabama and Oklahoma State sit on the bubble after narrow losses at home, and Arkansas and Wisconsin leap frog Michigan State with strong conference finishes.

California's stem cell agency seeks more time, money

It may be possible to argue that the dearth of developed therapies can be offset somewhat by the volume of research papers in answering the question of whether there has been any progress to show for the $6B spent by Californians. Regardless, the epic failure in delivering on the promise of "removing politics from science" is undeniable. And you don't have to look beyond the moral sense of the pro-hESCR camp to understand why.

The Troglodyte NCAA Football Top Twelve Released for Nov. 22

No changes on top with many teams idle. Nebraska falls out of the top 5 and off the list after a tough loss to A&M, while Arkansas edges back in.

Pope Benedict on condoms in "Light of the World"

No, the Holy Father did not say condom use is permissible, as has been reported widely. And it wouldn't be doctrinal, even if he had.

FDA issues warning over alcoholic energy drinks

There's a lot more to binging than caffeine and the fruit flavors. Should we go back to previous favorites like Jaeg bombs, rum & Coke, and Irish coffee? How about appletini's? Good grief.

Fed may hesitate on more easing after critics question mandate

For better, or worse, claims of the Fed's impending demise are greatly exaggerated.

Death panels needed to fix economy

Along with sales taxes. It doesn't get much more anti-social justice than this (not referring to the cafeteria-style social justice)

Napolitano asks fliers for "patience"

Is there any doubt where the next level goes should someone attempt to mule explosives aboard a plane?

The Troglodyte NCAA Football Top Twelve Released for Nov. 15

Oregon and Auburn remain atop the ranking, and the rest of the top 12 from last week remains intact.

White House gives in on Bush tax cuts

It seems that elections have consequences.

Lure kittens to play online with (computer) mice

If the barriers for you to play with cats are too high, you can try using remote control. I'm sure there's a joke here somewhere.

Obama defends Federal Reserve's $600 billion bid to boost economic recovery

This is an action on the margins with respect to the direct inflation pressure and economic stimulus it can provide. The underlying inflation risk is still rooted properly in the dollar's value as a reserve currency and the US government's standing in the bond market, which if those go south could make quantitative easing look like rearranging deck chairs on the Titanic.

The Troglodyte NCAAF Top Twelve Released for Nov. 8

Oregon and Auburn remain atop the ranking, while Stanford, Michigan State, and Wisconsin join the top 12.

Scientists to Congress: Pass the stem cell law... while you still can

With an argument that reduces to nothing more than an appeal to their own authority, it remains clear that federal h-ESCR funding has very little to do with science, particularly when you consider the resources available to those clamoring at the trough.

Another Minnesota recount mess?

Ready for round two?

Pope, Iraqi Catholic leader mourn Baghdad cathedral victims

May they be "welcomed by the mercy of Christ into the Father's house." Amen.

US bishops offer resources for worldwide prayer vigil for the unborn

The recently completed 40 Days for Life campaign demonstrated again how this is a front in a spiritual war. The bishops are resupplying pro-lifers here--pass the ammo.

The Troglodyte NCAAF Top 12 released for Nov. 1

Very little shake up this week. Oregon remains atop the ranking, followed by Alabama and Auburn.