http://irregulartimes.com In a time of the fall, old paths close and new paths of progress open. Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:11:27 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en A century and a half after sufficient evidence had been gathered to present a strong case for biological evolution of species through natural selection, a huge number of people still don't get it. They're still arguing the arguments of the 1800s, saying that there are "missing links" and "irreducible ... http://irregulartimes.com/index.php/archives/2008/12/01/can-science-ignore-the-brady-bunch/ Climate news for your monday morning cup of coffee: - A United Nations summit working toward an international agreement to work against climate change begins today and lasts through December 12. The agreement is supposed to be created in its final form by this time next year. - The United ... http://irregulartimes.com/index.php/archives/2008/12/01/united-nations-climate-change-conference-starts-today/ In my travel this weekend to the city of Bloomington, Indiana, I found myself driving in from the north on College Avenue. As the Avenue transitioned from two to three lanes, I noticed signs on traffic poles announcing the existence of a bicycle lane and bicycle icons painted on ... http://irregulartimes.com/index.php/archives/2008/11/30/when-is-a-bike-lane-a-bike-lane/ A bad sign for the character of the upcoming Obama presidency: Tomorrow, Barack Obama is expected to identify his "national security team", including Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State. Since when is the Department of State a "national security" post? It's the job of the Department of State to handle ... http://irregulartimes.com/index.php/archives/2008/11/30/is-state-a-national-security-department-now/ I ran across the advertisement you see below while flipping through the November 2008 issue of Better Homes and Gardens. Who knew that you could get a new, improved child to go along with the redesigned living room? The first thing that bothered me was the purpose of this medication, ... http://irregulartimes.com/index.php/archives/2008/11/30/the-disconcerting-advertisement-of-concerta/ In a November 12 speech to the Columbus Urban League, Capital University Professor of Law and constitutional law expert Mark Brown assessed the likelihood of significant changes to government power over the individual once the Democratic Party takes firm control over Congress and the White House in January of 2009. ... http://irregulartimes.com/index.php/archives/2008/11/29/individual-protections-against-govet-mark-brown-says-no/ Last night, NPR Weekend Edition ran an economic story about the economic development of two communities in Iowa. Newton, Iowa was the home of Maytag appliances. Amana - as the story told it, was the home of the Amana appliance company. NPR reported how as times have ... http://irregulartimes.com/index.php/archives/2008/11/29/newton-amana-and-the-hidden-history-of-american-socialism/ If you find yourself in southern Ohio for reasons of business, family or wanderlust, I encourage you to take a trip to Chillicothe where a hidden treat sits in store. On 125 West Water Street sits a building with a plain corrugated metal front, an industrial-scale garage door with ... http://irregulartimes.com/index.php/archives/2008/11/29/travel-through-chillicothe-visit-hidden-dard-hunter-studios/ Actions are planned in 93 nations around the world on December 6, 2008 to bring attention to the problem of global climate change. Taking the adage, "think globally, act locally" to heart, marches in each nation will focus on local environmental issues, seeking to bring about changes in policy ... http://irregulartimes.com/index.php/archives/2008/11/28/global-climate-marches-december-2008/ The Detroit Little Three auto manufacturers are asking for a big government handout to help them make up for the huge financial losses resulting from their irresponsible business decisions. Yet, at the very same time, the automobile manufacturers are engaged in lawsuits that seek to perpetuate those same bad ... http://irregulartimes.com/index.php/archives/2008/11/28/bailouts-and-bailiffs-dont-mix/