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Month: November 2012

In which I reconsider a previously-stated opinion

November 29, 2012Russell Saunders 48 Comments

I am on the record as opposing over-the counter access to oral contraceptive pills. It seems that stance now puts me at odds with the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Oh, dear. From the ACOG committee that drafted their… Continue Reading →

Uncategorized ACOG, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, OCP, oral contraceptive pills

Tuesday questions, Tanzania edition

November 27, 2012Russell Saunders 47 Comments

I like to think of myself as having certain good qualities.  I may not be cool, but perhaps I have other compensatory virtues. One such thing I strive to be is Well-Informed.  I read news and analysis obsessively, though admittedly… Continue Reading →

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Beefs with “Skyfall”

November 26, 2012Russell Saunders 42 Comments

Last night, thanks to the willingness of a certain visiting Grandmother to babysit, the Better Half and I went to our first movie since the arrival of the Squirrel.  I am a massive James Bond fan, and we’d heard good… Continue Reading →

Uncategorized daniel craig, javier bardem, judi dench, skyfall

When it’s a different kind of trophy

November 26, 2012Russell Saunders 44 Comments

By now, I assume everyone is familiar with the sad saga of Kevin Clash, one-time Elmo?  For those of you who have somehow avoided the story (in which case I hope your sojourn on Mars was restful), Mr. Clash is… Continue Reading →

Uncategorized jerry sandusky, joe paterno, kevin clash

For the holiday

November 22, 2012Russell Saunders 5 Comments

Sometimes I worry that I am among the sappier contributors here at the League.  But this week we celebrate the holiday where we are called upon to reflect on those things that make us thankful.  So it’s my blog, and… Continue Reading →

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The Specific Problem of Hipster Irony

November 20, 2012Rose Woodhouse 5 Comments

This is cross-posted at the main page. I would appreciate any comments on that post. It’s Irony Day here at Blinded Trials! In the New York Times ongoing philosophy column, The Stone, Christy Wampole informs us “How to Live Without… Continue Reading →

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Stupid Tuesday questions, ironic irony edition

November 20, 2012Russell Saunders 58 Comments

I do not trouble myself with the delusion that I am cool. Indeed, if there is one thing with which I am wholly comfortable, it is the vast gulf that separates me from coolness.  The truth is that I have… Continue Reading →

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The world just became a bit awesomer

November 20, 2012Rose Woodhouse 3 Comments

Briefly noted: A Theory of Justice: The Musical appears to be for real.

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Tackling a touchy subject

November 19, 2012Russell Saunders 42 Comments

I was a practicing pediatrician for several years before I finally became a parent myself. During this time period I was called upon to dole out all manner of advice, which I truly believed to have been helpful.  However, upon… Continue Reading →

Uncategorized concussions, football, pop warner, stefan fatsis

When You Can’t Score an Autism Diagnosis

November 17, 2012Rose Woodhouse 24 Comments

This is the third in a week-long series on being the parent of a child with severe multiple disabilities. This is cross-posted at the main page. A couple of months ago, a mother of a child with the same rare… Continue Reading →

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