The tenor of your questions seem aggressive. I’m certain that you did not mean them to be. Jonathan was in favor of posing this question in juxtaposition to the original one about ID. But I suspect he’s one to avoid what feels like it could become an argument. So don’t take his or any non-response as being unfriendly.
I would like to respond, however.
I enjoy reading articles that look at two different data sets and correlate them together. As with the “Cool new paper” thread. Any time one can see to disparate sets of data that are correlated significantly or point to the same result or conclusion, it is very interesting. Thanks @T.j_Runyon for posting, @John_Harshman and @Rumraket for their explanations, too.