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Month: July 2011

Just when I was on the verge of donating to his campaign…

July 29, 2011Russell Saunders 4 Comments

Rick Perry has to go and shatter my dreams.  Via TPM: Texas Governor Rick Perry (R), one of the country’s most prominent defenders of the 10th Amendment, is making an exception when it comes to gay marriage. After initially telling… Continue Reading →

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Because it’s a good gig

July 28, 2011Russell Saunders 2 Comments

Dr. Danielle Ofri wonders why anyone wants to be a doctor any longer. You hear it all the time from doctors — they would never choose medicine if they had it to do all over again. It’s practically a mantra,… Continue Reading →

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Stupid Tuesday Questions, jiggy edition

July 26, 2011Russell Saunders 7 Comments

Congratulations!  Your dreams have come true. On a recent evening out with your friends, you decide to stop by an open mike night at a local club.  Emboldened by a strange combination of allergy medication and a glass or two… Continue Reading →

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Know when to fold ’em

July 25, 2011Russell Saunders 20 Comments

I read Will’s recent post about trying to cut down on soda with no small amount of dismay.  He writes: It is commonly said that soft drinks are “empty calories.” Not just devoid of nutritious content, but is also comprised… Continue Reading →

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If only this were a non-issue

July 22, 2011Russell Saunders 5 Comments

Over at Big Think, David Ropeik has some ideas for increasing vaccination rates.  (Via Andrew Sullivan.) —   Perhaps it should be harder to opt out of vaccination. (Twenty-one states allow parents to decline vaccination of their children simply for “philosophical”… Continue Reading →

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Kudos to the New York Times…

July 22, 2011Russell Saunders 48 Comments

for its prominent coverage of what may be one of the dumbest controversies of all time.  (When I first read the news over my morning coffee, this article had one of the largest headlines on the paper of record’s main… Continue Reading →

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A very brief review of the final Harry Potter film

July 21, 2011Russell Saunders 1 Comment

I’m going to start with the obligatory SPOILER alert here.  If you haven’t seen the final Harry Potter film (or read the book), then be advised I’ll be discussing a couple of plot points.  Also, a confession — I haven’t… Continue Reading →

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How not to market a vaccine

July 21, 2011Russell Saunders 14 Comments

First, some background.  Human papilloma virus (HPV) is the causative agent for warts.  All warts are caused by infection with this virus, which (common to many infectious agents) has numerous strains.  Some of these strains are associated more with a… Continue Reading →

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Stupid Tuesday Questions, naked emperor edition

July 19, 2011Russell Saunders 19 Comments

A few years ago, Roberto Bolaño’s 2666 was published posthumously.  It was met with riotous praise, as critic after critic waxed rhapsodic over what a masterpiece it was.  Despite its incredibly dark subject matter (a thinly fictionalized take on the… Continue Reading →

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Paging Dr. Facebook

July 18, 2011Russell Saunders 1 Comment

Jaybird brought this essay in Slate to my attention, by a mother whose child was correctly diagnosed by her Facebook.  Deborah Copaken Kogan credits the social media site with saving her son’s life.  I think the piece says more about… Continue Reading →

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