Merry Sunday! Here are some links. Science:

This is why I blog: gratitude from stellar student, recovering addict seeking grad school advice
Amyloid plaques, bacteria trigger immune response
How would you like some posturing Congress Critter to de-fund your grant?
Swine flu: not down for the count
Other:
Privileging opposition to abortion
Mike Castle Plays Poker With Crazy People
Crazy Never Sleeps
Who Is a Convert?
Sales pitch still needs work: At his healthcare press conference, Obama still didn’t have the right language to sell the idea
An American ex-pat’s view of the Western European medical system versus the US health care system
Wrong, Wrong, Wrong, Wrong, Wrong, Wrong
Dear Mr. President
High Frequency Trading Is A Scam
Who Is Killing America’s Millionaires?