Monthly Archives: March 2009

To Be Scientifically Literate, You Do Have to Know Things

A scientifically literate person not only understands the scientific method, but also knows some science.
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Posted in Creationism, Education, HIV, Hypotheses, The War on Science | 16 Comments

Some Sunday Linkies

Merry Sunday! Lotsa links for you.
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I Told You the Pork Lobbyists Would Comment on Kristof’s Column

Corporate denialism is so obvious.
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Posted in Agriculture, Antibiotics, Bidness, Microbiology, MRSA, Propaganda | 2 Comments

What an Out-of-Control Healthcare Bureaucracy Might Look Like

I’m sure Jesse deserved his appendicitis. Irresponsible slacker.
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Posted in Bidness, Healthcare | 7 Comments

Why the AIG Bonus Tax Is a Good Idea

This is the right thing to do. And it’s good policy.
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Posted in Taxes | 12 Comments

I Told You the Pork Lobbyists Would Comment on Kristof’s Column

Deny, delay, and lying. All in a day’s work.
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Posted in Agriculture, Antibiotics, Bidness, Public Health | 6 Comments

Wednesday Link Dump

Some links for you.
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Posted in Lotsa Links | 1 Comment

Can Newspapers Save Themselves with Local News?

To survive, newspapers need to focus on local issues.
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Posted in Boston, News Media | 3 Comments

Biotech and Business Journalism: It’s the Business Model, Stupid

The business media didn’t screw up: they gave the customers exactly what they wanted. Imagine what a Labor Section would look like.
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Posted in Bidness, Big Shitpile, Biotech, Economics, News Media | 3 Comments

Interview with a Mad Biologist

Over at The Reef Tank, Ava has an interview with yours truly.
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Posted in Bloggity Blog | 1 Comment