A strange Darwinian headline

I’ve read this a couple of times, and I’m confused. Why did they use the word “Darwinism” rather than “evolution”?
Rare example of Darwinism seen in action
RIVERSIDE, Calif. – A research team, including UC Riverside biologists, has found experimental evidence that supports a controversial theory of genetic conflict in the reproduction of those animals that [...]

Don’t mess with da’ union

Harry at JREF found this, and as a loyal state employees’ union member, I wanted to bring it to a larger audience. A public service announcement from AFSCME, American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees:

Man. Seeing the proud history of the union like this…… *wipes tear away*
Youse guys may not want to play [...]

Weekly WTF: Global Terrorism license plates

Seriously. License plates. This will be helpful…how?

I noticed that South Carolina definitely wins the “largest number of random of license plate types you can buy for any possible cause” award. Between Nascar, a sunken submarine commemorative plate, and square dancing, it must be next to impossible to figure out what state people are from there.

Interesting article in The Scientist

The Scientist has an interview with Frank Douglas, an administrator and faculty member at MIT who recently resigned over discrimination:
“On June 3, I resigned from faculty and administrative positions at MIT, effective June 30. I did so because I perceived an unconscious discrimination against minorities and because my colleagues and the institute authorities did not [...]