Monthly Archives: July 2010

Facts Don’t Always Backfire: The Estate Tax Edition

Posted on July 14, 2010 by mikethemadbiologist

Often, you won’t change many people’s mind. But the good news is, that in a democracy, you often don’t have to.
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Links 7/13/10

Posted on July 13, 2010 by mikethemadbiologist

Some Tuesday links for you.
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Update on Suckers and Strategic Default

Posted on July 13, 2010 by mikethemadbiologist

“[The wealthy] clearly regard the odds of legal action as low.”
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MR-CoNS: A Reservoir of Resistance for MRSA?

Posted on July 13, 2010 by mikethemadbiologist

Are MR-CoNS the next MRSA?
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Links 7/12/10

Posted on July 12, 2010 by mikethemadbiologist

Just another Manic Monday…with links!
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The War on Science Marches Onward (Is the Administration Serious About Governance?)

Posted on July 12, 2010 by mikethemadbiologist

Less hope, more doing your job.
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Academic Consulting and Non-Disclosure Agreements

Posted on July 12, 2010 by mikethemadbiologist

Another type of potential conflict of interest–gag agreements for faculty who receive industry support
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Links 7/11/10

Posted on July 11, 2010 by mikethemadbiologist

Here are some links for you.
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Cars, Freedom and the Environmental Challenge of the Suburbs

Posted on July 11, 2010 by mikethemadbiologist

Unless we make urban areas places people want to live–safe with good schools–car culture is here to stay.
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Links 7/10/10

Posted on July 10, 2010 by mikethemadbiologist

It’s hot and muggy. Stay inside and read some links.
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