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This seems like a big step backwards for Pearson, particularly as the market for their major Biology text gets more competitive as AP moves to the new curriculum framework.  I am hard-pressed to understand how “Bozeman Biology” is anything other than a major plus for Pearson in terms of Paul Anderson’s usage of their images. Paul is not the only teacher who received a notice yesterday.  Unpleasant and concerning.

I was about to start using my Prezi’s as the basis for my own videos, but that seems to be on hold for at least a little while (until either this get’s fixed, or I go through my Prezi’s and remove all Campbell images, which is no time soon).

I wonder if a take-down notice is heading my way for my Prezi’s soon?  I did write to a representative prior to using the media (and I have the emailed confirmation that they are aware of my usage and cool with it), but something tells me there may be some disconnect between the various branches of the company.  Besides, there is no difference at all between my prezi’s and the Bozeman videos.

I would encourage anyone who feel that this action (the claiming of copyright violations for the use of scientific diagrams in educational, non-profit videos and related materials) is not appropriate, should contact Pearson.  They tweet: @pearsonplc  

I call BS on this News Story.

This one has all the hallmarks of some bit of internet gossip that got accidentally picked up by a local news station.

“Butt-chugging?”  No way.  At the very least, not in any sort of numbers that warrant mention in news media.

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From our “Sounds of the Sphynx” series: 

If you ever wondered what a normal cat tongue would sound like when it was licking a hairless cat belly, the above sound file is for you!

A picture of one of the participants in last night’s caesarian section preparatory class.  Circumstances of the photograph were such that it is, perhaps, difficult to tell just how low the gentleman’s pants are, but I assure the reader that they were low enough to justify questioning the lack of a required license to have a child. High-res

A picture of one of the participants in last night’s caesarian section preparatory class.  Circumstances of the photograph were such that it is, perhaps, difficult to tell just how low the gentleman’s pants are, but I assure the reader that they were low enough to justify questioning the lack of a required license to have a child.

I think I would be in favor of a Consitutional Amendment that states that any candidate for federal office who refuses to answer the press’ questions should be barred from running for federal office.

If it wasn’t actually happening, it would be hilarious.

PS-  What does it say about how fucked Harry Reid/Nevada Voters are that Ms. Angle is actually favored to win this election?

Angle’s Refusal To Address Media Questions, Nevada Voters (via harryreid2010)

From The Readership: Graphics Help Us Learn.

We’re always happy to get submissions from the readership around here.  Particularly when they are this awesome (though the whole “Darwinism” terminology is a bit old fashioned):

Another example of ignorance in education…science education, at least.

Creationism vs Darwinism in Education Info-graphic:

Kentucky has to be the only state in the union where the Democrat can go after the Republican for a perceived lack of faith.

You have to be a pretty big douche to make me sympathize with Rand Paul. 

Oh, Kentucky, you have a real wealth of options for senate this electoral season!

Highlights From The Nastiest Debate of 2010 (via tpmtv)