By Steve Rhodes
“Americans are enthusiastic about the promise of science but lack basic knowledge of it, with one in four unaware that the Earth revolves around the Sun, said a poll out Friday,” AFP reports.
“The survey included more than 2,200 people in the United States and was conducted by the National Science Foundation.
“Ten questions about physical and biological science were on the quiz, and the average score – 6.5 correct – was barely a passing grade.
“Just 74 per cent of respondents knew that the Earth revolved around the Sun, according to the results released at the American Association for the Advancement of Science meeting in Chicago.”
To be fair, the results were skewed by members of Chicago’s city council, who answered that the Earth revolves around the mayor.
Pot Spots
“Marijuana sellers should be able to open a medical dispensary in the center of Chicago, state officials said in recently unveiled documents,” the Sun-Times reports.
“Proposed rules by the state would allow up to 13 dispensaries to open all around the city to be sure patients throughout could easily fill their marijuana prescriptions.”
That’s great, but what are we going to do with the other 30 closed schools?
Founding Baby Daddies
“Scalia Laments Decline In Civics Education.”
Did he do it while autographing a copy of Bush v. Gore?
Take The Under Wear
Cubs have new excuse.
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The Weekend Desk Tip Line: Check out the hook while our DJ revolves it.
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The Sound Opinions Weekend Listening Report: “With all eyes on Russia for the Olympics, Sound Opinions wants to know where everyone’s ears are. Join us this week as we go through the past, present & future of Russian Music on this leg of the Sound Opinions World Tour. Then, Jim and Greg review the new album from breakout singer-songwriter Angel Olsen.”
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The Flying Saucer Weekend Brunch Report: Don’t forget the food drive!
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The CAN TV Weekend Viewing Report: CAN TV brings you local, relevant issues from Chicago’s neighborhoods and communities. See what’s happening around the city in education, the arts, government, cultural events, social services and community activities.
Perspectivas Latinas: G.O.A.L. Corp.
Founder Mario Cortes shares how G.O.A.L Corp. encourages Latinos to exercise and work in the sports industry by becoming certified soccer officials.
Saturday at 7:30 p.m. on CAN TV21.
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Perspectivas Latinas: Poder Learning Center
Griselda Peidra of the Poder Learning Center explains how “Oprima 1” (Press “1”), helps young people gain customer relations and job experience by working in a call center.
Saturday at 8 p.m. on CAN TV21.
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Water Reclamation District Primary Debate
The Chicago Westside Branch of the NAACP hosts a debate between candidates for the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago.
Sunday at 9 a.m. on CAN TV21.
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School-to-Prison Pipeline
This town hall convened by the American Bar Association examines the connection between young people of color disproportionately struggling in school and ending up in prison.
Sunday at 12 p.m. on CAN TV21.
Posted on February 15, 2014