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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.
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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.
December 31, 2009
Category: ScienceOnline2010
While you still have your January paycheck, we've put up the advance payment page for the Saturday night banquet and Ignite session for attendees of ScienceOnline2010.
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December 29, 2009
Category: ScienceOnline2010
Preliminary accounts are suggestive that RDU International Airport security has been tighter but not at all unreasonable in light of America's penchant for reflexive, overreactive theatre.
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December 28, 2009
Category: Blogging community
A colleague's accolades for epidural anesthesia during childbirth lead to a discussion of one of the pioneers of this technique whose career also included invention of a crucial tool in the eradication of smallpox.
Posted by Abel Pharmboy at 2:02 PM • 4 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
December 27, 2009
Category: Journalists, Awesome
An encouraging and exceedingly well-written piece on the economic promise of the renewable energy industry for communities decimated by the loss of manufacturing jobs.
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December 26, 2009
Category: Blogging community
Get an iPhone or iPod Touch over the holidays? We're asking Terra Sig readers to suggest to you their favorite apps so that you don't have to go digging through the thousands of needless games and silly stuff (unless you want needless, silly stuff)
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December 25, 2009
Category: Personal
Gifts come in all forms. Enjoy all you have been fortunate to receive.
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December 24, 2009
Category: Alternative medicine
The truth - Eat moderately-sized, primarily plant-based meals, exercise at least three days a week, don't smoke, and drink alcohol in moderation if you must - is not as glamorous as creating hysteria, feeding conspiracy theories, or trying to sell the latest supplement, book, or "practice."
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December 23, 2009
Category: Drugs of Abuse
Sippin' syrup, the ravages of meth, and mega-caffeinated beverages are on the docket for a live-chat-turned-e-mail exchange with the head of the US National Institute on Drug Abuse.
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December 22, 2009
Category: Computing
From the CTO's TED Talk: "Software entrepreneur John Q. Walker uses computers to bring piano legends back to life -- digitally reconstructing their performances from audio tracks and playing them on real instruments, live."
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December 18, 2009
Category: Blogging community
Many, many thanks to those who are coming by to share their backgrounds and reasons for reading on the occasion of our 4th anniversary. The very happy surprise is just how many folks are *not* scientists but rather from other fields and simply interested in learning about current science. We love you and welcome you.
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