Triangle Tweetup tonight
Category: Stuff I don't know about
I'm going but I don't know why. That's less than 140 characters, right?
Posted by Abel Pharmboy at 1:02 PM • 6 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Terra Sigillata
musings on medicines from the Earth
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Abel Pharmboy is the nom de plume of David J Kroll, a US state university educator and cancer researcher who holds a PhD in Pharmacology and Therapeutics and BS in Toxicology. He writes on natural product drugs and dietary supplements, issues of under-represented groups in the STEMM disciplines, science and medical journalism, the science and culture of North Carolina, Florida, and Colorado, making and listening to music and, with the help of his colleague, Erleichda, wine appreciation.
"Why Terra Sigillata?" will tell you more about the origin of the blog name.
Please read the DISCLAIMER for details on the blog's intended audience, advertising and comment policy, and how not to use the information presented herein.
For the record, this is a personal blog and any content or opinions expressed are solely the author's and do not reflect those of his university employer or funding agencies. He does get a bit ornery from time to time.
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April 29, 2009
Ernie Barnes 1938-2009; Artist and NFL Football Great
Category: Academia
Perhaps best known for the Sugar Shack painting used by Marvin Gaye for "I Want You" and the opening credits of the 1970s television show, Good Times.
Posted by Abel Pharmboy at 2:33 PM • • 0 TrackBacks
Selenium the cause of Lechuza Caracas polo horse deaths
Category: Toxicology
Still unclear if the compounding pharmacy or prescribing veterinarian was the source of the error.
Posted by Abel Pharmboy at 7:23 AM • 1 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
April 28, 2009
How to broaden the reach and legitimacy of blogging to practicing scientists
Category: Academia
BLOGS! Ungh! Good God y'all. What are they good for?
Posted by Abel Pharmboy at 1:02 PM • 4 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Love and condolences to the Urbano and Kane families
Category: Personal
An unimaginable loss in a wonderful family.
Posted by Abel Pharmboy at 8:02 AM • 2 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
April 27, 2009
Extreme brewing
Category: Beer
Southern Fried Scientist tells us how to brew beer in a coffee maker, using only materials commonly found on a modestly sized oceanographic research vessel. Modestly sized oceanographic research vessel optional.
Posted by Abel Pharmboy at 7:37 AM • 3 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
April 26, 2009
Billy Bragg and R.E.M. fans/players need to meet Daniel Earwicker
Category: Music
I'm not one for gratuitous, traffic-enhancing YouTube posts but my contemporaries (80s college folks), and especially indie rock musicians, need to catch these two video demonstrations from British guitarist, Daniel Earwicker.
Posted by Abel Pharmboy at 12:40 AM • 4 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
April 24, 2009
Biodyl, Franck's Pharmacy, and Florida Polo Horse Deaths: Guaranteed It's the Decimal Point
Category: Florida
I think it was the sodium selenite; PharmGirl, MD, thinks it was the potassium. These horse deaths raise questions about the role of pharmacy compounding and why this supplement wasn't being sold in the US in the first place.
Posted by Abel Pharmboy at 5:02 PM • 38 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
April 21, 2009
Meet DOD/CDMRP Cancer Research Grants Officials at AACR Tomorrow
Category: Academia
Never pass up an opportunity to get face-to-face time with grants officials from any research funding agency.
Posted by Abel Pharmboy at 8:02 AM • 1 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
April 20, 2009
4/20 Boulder, CO: Students plan to print email, use to roll fatties
Category: Drugs of Abuse
A little levity on this heavy-duty day of sadness and remembrance in Colorado.
Posted by Abel Pharmboy at 6:27 PM • 7 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
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