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<title>Jerfu Social News | Published News</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 09:28:09 PDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Molecular Evidence Supports Key Tenet Of Darwin's Evolution Theory]]></title>
<link>http://www.jerfu.com/story.php?title=molecular-evidence-supports-key-tenet-of-darwins-evolution-theory</link>
<comments>http://www.jerfu.com/story.php?title=molecular-evidence-supports-key-tenet-of-darwins-evolution-theory</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 09:28:09 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>bjohnson</dc:creator>
<category>Science</category>
<guid>http://www.jerfu.com/story.php?title=molecular-evidence-supports-key-tenet-of-darwins-evolution-theory</guid>
<description><![CDATA[One hundred fifty years ago, Charles Darwin brought us one of the most stunning and elegant scientific theories of all time. He did this WITHOUT the ability to drill down to the molecular level. The last twenty years of genetic and molecular research has brought us even more detailed evidence to support Darwin's theory of evolution through means of Natural Selection. This article illustrates yet <br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Charles Darwin film 'too controversial for religious America']]></title>
<link>http://www.jerfu.com/story.php?title=charles-darwin-film-too-controversial-for-religious-america</link>
<comments>http://www.jerfu.com/story.php?title=charles-darwin-film-too-controversial-for-religious-america</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2009 16:23:13 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>bjohnson</dc:creator>
<category>Religion</category>
<guid>http://www.jerfu.com/story.php?title=charles-darwin-film-too-controversial-for-religious-america</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Attention idiots:<br /><br />The world is not flat<br />and evolution is fact<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[2010 California Marriage Protection Act - Safeguarding marriage from the evils of divorce]]></title>
<link>http://www.jerfu.com/story.php?title=2010-california-marriage-protection-act-safeguarding-marriage-from-the-evils-of-divorce</link>
<comments>http://www.jerfu.com/story.php?title=2010-california-marriage-protection-act-safeguarding-marriage-from-the-evils-of-divorce</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2009 09:35:43 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>NotMrBabyMan</dc:creator>
<category>Offbeat</category>
<guid>http://www.jerfu.com/story.php?title=2010-california-marriage-protection-act-safeguarding-marriage-from-the-evils-of-divorce</guid>
<description><![CDATA[This is hilarious! From the creator's web site:<br /><br />We're going to set up a table in front of Wal*Mart and ask people to sign a petition to protect traditional marriage. We're going to interview them about why they think traditional marriage is important, and then we'll tell them that we are trying to ban divorce.<br /><br />People who supported Prop 8 weren't trying to take rights away from gays, they ju<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[YouTube - Evolution IS a Blind Watchmaker]]></title>
<link>http://www.jerfu.com/story.php?title=youtube-evolution-is-a-blind-watchmaker</link>
<comments>http://www.jerfu.com/story.php?title=youtube-evolution-is-a-blind-watchmaker</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2009 07:58:09 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>bjohnson</dc:creator>
<category>Science</category>
<guid>http://www.jerfu.com/story.php?title=youtube-evolution-is-a-blind-watchmaker</guid>
<description><![CDATA[This is a terrific video showing the laws of evolution applied to the parts of a watch (gears, springs, hands, etc.). The video goes into length on biological evolutionary constraints, time, and even presents the source code to carry out the experiment! <br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[YouTube - Triumph Of Modern Science Over Medieval Superstition]]></title>
<link>http://www.jerfu.com/story.php?title=youtube-triumph-of-modern-science-over-medieval-superstition</link>
<comments>http://www.jerfu.com/story.php?title=youtube-triumph-of-modern-science-over-medieval-superstition</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2009 03:33:24 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>bjohnson</dc:creator>
<category>Science</category>
<guid>http://www.jerfu.com/story.php?title=youtube-triumph-of-modern-science-over-medieval-superstition</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Cosmos with Carl Sagan. It's a beautifully moving clip illustrating the move from Medieval beliefs to the modern scientific revolution. We stand on the shoulders of the geniuses: Capernicus, Galileo Galilei, Kepler.<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Ever wonder why god did such a lousy job designing us?]]></title>
<link>http://www.jerfu.com/story.php?title=ever-wonder-why-god-did-such-a-lousy-job-designing-us</link>
<comments>http://www.jerfu.com/story.php?title=ever-wonder-why-god-did-such-a-lousy-job-designing-us</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2009 22:28:28 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>bjohnson</dc:creator>
<category>Religion</category>
<guid>http://www.jerfu.com/story.php?title=ever-wonder-why-god-did-such-a-lousy-job-designing-us</guid>
<description><![CDATA[PZ Myers links to a hilarious YouTube clip showing the high stakes game of Intelligent Designing. <br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Conspiracies and Myths Refuted, Debunked, and Explained]]></title>
<link>http://www.jerfu.com/story.php?title=conspiracies-and-myths-refuted-debunked-and-explained</link>
<comments>http://www.jerfu.com/story.php?title=conspiracies-and-myths-refuted-debunked-and-explained</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2009 07:30:04 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>NotMrBabyMan</dc:creator>
<category>Offbeat</category>
<guid>http://www.jerfu.com/story.php?title=conspiracies-and-myths-refuted-debunked-and-explained</guid>
<description><![CDATA[I LOVE conspiracy theories. Trouble is, most of them are either false, or at best, "loosely true". This site goes through great effort to punch holes in many well-known conspiracy theories.<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Becoming a Cyborg Starts With These Contact Lens]]></title>
<link>http://www.jerfu.com/story.php?title=becoming-a-cyborg-starts-with-these-contact-lens</link>
<comments>http://www.jerfu.com/story.php?title=becoming-a-cyborg-starts-with-these-contact-lens</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2009 06:48:59 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>tux</dc:creator>
<category>Technology</category>
<guid>http://www.jerfu.com/story.php?title=becoming-a-cyborg-starts-with-these-contact-lens</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Researchers are working on embedding display devices into contact lenses. Although there's still a long way to go, you too can be a Terminator and get vital stats on bikers when you crash their rough-neck bars. Too far?<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Why Did People Become White?]]></title>
<link>http://www.jerfu.com/story.php?title=why-did-people-become-white</link>
<comments>http://www.jerfu.com/story.php?title=why-did-people-become-white</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2009 18:15:47 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>bjohnson</dc:creator>
<category>Science</category>
<guid>http://www.jerfu.com/story.php?title=why-did-people-become-white</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Scientists believe that we all share a common birthplace ... Africa. So, why did some of us getting lighter skinned over time? An interesting article from LiveScience sheds "light" (har har) on some possible reasons.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Model Suggests How Life's Code Emerged From Primordial Soup]]></title>
<link>http://www.jerfu.com/story.php?title=model-suggests-how-lifes-code-emerged-from-primordial-soup</link>
<comments>http://www.jerfu.com/story.php?title=model-suggests-how-lifes-code-emerged-from-primordial-soup</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 17:48:01 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>bjohnson</dc:creator>
<category>Science</category>
<guid>http://www.jerfu.com/story.php?title=model-suggests-how-lifes-code-emerged-from-primordial-soup</guid>
<description><![CDATA[While the model doesn't show how life started on this planet, it DOES bring us one step closer. It's a little technical, but pretty interesting all the same.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[I.Q. > Religiosity]]></title>
<link>http://www.jerfu.com/story.php?title=i-q--religiosity</link>
<comments>http://www.jerfu.com/story.php?title=i-q--religiosity</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2009 17:32:19 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>bjohnson</dc:creator>
<category>Religion</category>
<guid>http://www.jerfu.com/story.php?title=i-q--religiosity</guid>
<description><![CDATA[There's some interesting studies to show that as a person's intelligence increase, his or her religiosity decreases. I wonder why that is?<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Republicans Reject Science ... Scientists Reject Republicans]]></title>
<link>http://www.jerfu.com/story.php?title=republicans-reject-science---scientists-reject-republicans</link>
<comments>http://www.jerfu.com/story.php?title=republicans-reject-science---scientists-reject-republicans</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2009 13:45:51 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>PhillipFry</dc:creator>
<category>Politics</category>
<guid>http://www.jerfu.com/story.php?title=republicans-reject-science---scientists-reject-republicans</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Those interested in VERIFIABLE truth tend not to be interested in Republicans. Isn't it fascinating that the professions that seek understanding also favor a more liberal political mindset? <br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Reaganomics. Or, how to ruin a country in 25 simple years]]></title>
<link>http://www.jerfu.com/story.php?title=reaganomics-or-how-to-ruin-a-country-in-25-simple-years</link>
<comments>http://www.jerfu.com/story.php?title=reaganomics-or-how-to-ruin-a-country-in-25-simple-years</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2009 12:47:22 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>PhillipFry</dc:creator>
<category>Politics</category>
<guid>http://www.jerfu.com/story.php?title=reaganomics-or-how-to-ruin-a-country-in-25-simple-years</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Paul Krugman gives his insights as to the mess we are in. I'll give you a hint: it was caused by greed (and most often by people with an "R" after their names).<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[YouTube: Evolution Theory AND Fact]]></title>
<link>http://www.jerfu.com/story.php?title=youtube-evolution-theory-and-fact</link>
<comments>http://www.jerfu.com/story.php?title=youtube-evolution-theory-and-fact</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2009 09:35:26 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>bjohnson</dc:creator>
<category>Science</category>
<guid>http://www.jerfu.com/story.php?title=youtube-evolution-theory-and-fact</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The less-scientifically inclined among us claim that "Evolution is just a theory". It's true, it is a theory, but it's also a fact. The problem is, is that they are using the wrong definition of "theory". This YouTube video helps clear all that up.<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Health Care Reform: Far-right religious group behind outrageous health care lies]]></title>
<link>http://www.jerfu.com/story.php?title=health-care-reform-far-right-religious-group-behind-outrageous-health-care-lies</link>
<comments>http://www.jerfu.com/story.php?title=health-care-reform-far-right-religious-group-behind-outrageous-health-care-lies</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2009 10:18:22 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>PhillipFry</dc:creator>
<category>Politics</category>
<guid>http://www.jerfu.com/story.php?title=health-care-reform-far-right-religious-group-behind-outrageous-health-care-lies</guid>
<description><![CDATA[When we talk about health care reform, the Right is really good at spinning outrageous lies. The Far-Right and the Ultra-Conservative Religious groups are REALLY good an spitting out untruths.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[HACK: Expland your WD TV's features with the WDLXTV firmware]]></title>
<link>http://www.jerfu.com/story.php?title=hack-expland-your-wd-tvs-features-with-the-wdlxtv-firmware</link>
<comments>http://www.jerfu.com/story.php?title=hack-expland-your-wd-tvs-features-with-the-wdlxtv-firmware</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2009 15:12:54 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>tux</dc:creator>
<category>Technology</category>
<guid>http://www.jerfu.com/story.php?title=hack-expland-your-wd-tvs-features-with-the-wdlxtv-firmware</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Western Digital WDTV is a magical media streaming box. It plays movies, pictures, and audio in a variety of formats. Simply plug a USB storage device into the system, sit back, and enjoy. BUT WAIT! You can now extend the capabilities of this little device with a modified firmware upgrade. Add USB optical drives, USB hubs, network connectivity, custom GUIs, and more! <br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Dinosaur Creationism Theme Park Seized By The Government]]></title>
<link>http://www.jerfu.com/story.php?title=dinosaur-creationism-theme-park-seized-by-the-government</link>
<comments>http://www.jerfu.com/story.php?title=dinosaur-creationism-theme-park-seized-by-the-government</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2009 13:37:06 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>bjohnson</dc:creator>
<category>Religion</category>
<guid>http://www.jerfu.com/story.php?title=dinosaur-creationism-theme-park-seized-by-the-government</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Those of us with a watchful eye on Creationist nutters have reason to grin. Poor Kent Hovind (yes, THE famed Kent Hovind) had his Dino-Creationist theme park seized by the evil secular government.<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Scientists Visit the Creation Museum]]></title>
<link>http://www.jerfu.com/story.php?title=scientists-visit-the-creation-museum</link>
<comments>http://www.jerfu.com/story.php?title=scientists-visit-the-creation-museum</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2009 18:21:52 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>bjohnson</dc:creator>
<category>Religion</category>
<guid>http://www.jerfu.com/story.php?title=scientists-visit-the-creation-museum</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Are you a Creationist? If so, don't pay attention to what these scientists have to say about the Creation Museum in Petersburg, Kentucky. But what do they know? They're only scientists ... you know, the people who's job it is to engage in a systematic activity to acquire knowledge.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[I Feel Vindicated: Best Star Wars Costume EVER]]></title>
<link>http://www.jerfu.com/story.php?title=i-feel-vindicated-best-star-wars-costume-ever</link>
<comments>http://www.jerfu.com/story.php?title=i-feel-vindicated-best-star-wars-costume-ever</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2009 17:37:00 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>NotMrBabyMan</dc:creator>
<category>Offbeat</category>
<guid>http://www.jerfu.com/story.php?title=i-feel-vindicated-best-star-wars-costume-ever</guid>
<description><![CDATA[I'm not going to ruin the surprise by telling you what the image is. Needless to say, if you are in your thirties and loved Star Wars as a kid, you WILL enjoy this.<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<link>http://www.jerfu.com/story.php?title=-5</link>
<comments>http://www.jerfu.com/story.php?title=-5</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:39:54 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>PhillipFry</dc:creator>
<category>all</category>
<guid>http://www.jerfu.com/story.php?title=-5</guid>
<description><![CDATA[<br/><br/>0 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[YouTube: Health Care Reform - Legistators For Sale]]></title>
<link>http://www.jerfu.com/story.php?title=youtube-health-care-reform-legistators-for-sale</link>
<comments>http://www.jerfu.com/story.php?title=youtube-health-care-reform-legistators-for-sale</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2009 11:45:06 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>PhillipFry</dc:creator>
<category>Politics</category>
<guid>http://www.jerfu.com/story.php?title=youtube-health-care-reform-legistators-for-sale</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Brilliant and damning piece from Keith Olbermann about Health Care Reform and the Public Option. He illustrates how both Republicans and Democrats are selling out their constituents for campaign contributions. The Heath and Insurance industries are spending over $1.4M A DAY just to destroy the Public Option--most of that is being spent on Republicans. They are, as he says, "the prostitutes of our<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Great benefit of health care reform: Employee mobility]]></title>
<link>http://www.jerfu.com/story.php?title=great-benefit-of-health-care-reform-employee-mobility</link>
<comments>http://www.jerfu.com/story.php?title=great-benefit-of-health-care-reform-employee-mobility</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2009 23:45:14 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>PhillipFry</dc:creator>
<category>Society</category>
<guid>http://www.jerfu.com/story.php?title=great-benefit-of-health-care-reform-employee-mobility</guid>
<description><![CDATA[What's the benefit of a health care system that isn't tied to an employer? The employee becomes a free-agent. An employee no longer NEEDS to stay in a job simply for the health benefits, or the fear of losing those benefits.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Timeline: The evolution of life]]></title>
<link>http://www.jerfu.com/story.php?title=timeline-the-evolution-of-life</link>
<comments>http://www.jerfu.com/story.php?title=timeline-the-evolution-of-life</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2009 18:45:49 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>bjohnson</dc:creator>
<category>Science</category>
<guid>http://www.jerfu.com/story.php?title=timeline-the-evolution-of-life</guid>
<description><![CDATA[New Scientist has an article detailing the timeline for the evolution on life. Very interesting breakdown of key evolutionary events.<br /><br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Atheist nations are more peaceful]]></title>
<link>http://www.jerfu.com/story.php?title=atheist-nations-are-more-peaceful</link>
<comments>http://www.jerfu.com/story.php?title=atheist-nations-are-more-peaceful</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2009 18:27:38 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>bjohnson</dc:creator>
<category>Religion</category>
<guid>http://www.jerfu.com/story.php?title=atheist-nations-are-more-peaceful</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Here's an interesting news item that takes the 2009 "Global Peace Index" and compares it against the religious inclination of countries from around the globe. Guess what? Countries that are less religious happen to be more peaceful. <br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Are atheists more giving than Christians?]]></title>
<link>http://www.jerfu.com/story.php?title=are-atheists-more-giving-than-christians</link>
<comments>http://www.jerfu.com/story.php?title=are-atheists-more-giving-than-christians</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2009 12:58:06 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>bjohnson</dc:creator>
<category>Religion</category>
<guid>http://www.jerfu.com/story.php?title=are-atheists-more-giving-than-christians</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Religious groups often suggest that without a relationship with God, humans will act immorally. But is this really true? This USA Today article shows that Atheists and non-believers appear to be MORE giving compared to their religiously-inclined counterparts.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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