Monthly Archives: April 2009

A Question About Toothpaste

The only active ingredient is stannous flouride. So how are all of these toothpastes different?
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Posted in Teeth, WhatEVAH! | 8 Comments

Obama to Circumvent Congressional Pay Restrictions…

These particular banks (not the abstract institution of banking) are the problem, not the solution. Don’t trust them.
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Posted in Bidness, Big Shitpile, Democrats | 1 Comment

More on Blue Dog Nelson and Campaign Contributions

If you’re paying more for your student loans, feel free to thank Senator Nelson.
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Posted in Democrats, Funding | 3 Comments

Some Friday Links

This will keep you busy this weekend.
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Editors and Science Reporting

ScienceBlogling Jessica Palmer notes that editors are an overlooked, but critical component of science reporting.
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Rick Scott’s “Conservatives for Patients’ Rights”?

Isn’t that like “Pedophiles for Childrens’ Welfare?” Or AIG Employees for Responsible Investment?
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Posted in Bidness, Conservatives, Healthcare | 3 Comments

What Should Biology Graduates Be Learning? A Cautionary Tale

Maybe…biology?
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Posted in Education | 6 Comments

Time Science Editor Interviews Witch Doctor

Actually, he didn’t. He interviewed anti-vaccinationist Jenny McCarthy. Which is worse.
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Posted in Autism, Fucking Morons, Vaccination | 9 Comments

Are You a Member of the Political Class or the ‘Mainstream’?

An interesting poll from Rasmussen with scary results.
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Posted in Statistics | 2 Comments