Links for you. Science:

Jerry Coyne on Group Selection: What Does He Know?
Analysis: Gene sequencers face govt budget squeeze
Why Is Average IQ Higher in Some Places?
NIH director says science funding helps economy (yes, it does)

Other:

Department of “Huh?!”: Clive Crook Says an Exuberant Democratic Caucus Intent on a Liberal Makeover of the United States Passed Two Big Moderate Bills
Post-9/11 Option Grants Under Scrutiny (old, but never forget that Wall Street always takes advantage of misfortune)
The true tragedy of 9/11
Is Obama’s call to modernize schools really necessary?
Is Manufacturing Falling Off the Radar?
The catalyzing event
Keller’s Mea Culpa
Get Krugman!
Interdependence of Commitments and Mission Creep