Sunset in Boston is at 4:36pm today, which means, if you're in Boston and reading this, it's dark out. Anyway, to chase away the darkness, here are some links. Science:
Probably guilty: Bad mathematics means rough justice
An open letter to Steve Levitt
Equating The Scientific Method With A Herd Mentality
New York study says menu labeling affects behavior
Australia: Southern Bluefin Tuna crashing toward extinction to feed sushi & sushimi market
Statins for influenza. Why don't we know if it works yet?
Other:
From Cell Phones to Health Care -- Americans Are Rubes
The Iron Cheer of Empire: No free tortillas in the Workhouse Republic
What's so bad about paid sick days?
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Beautiful weather here. If you're stuck inside, here are some links. Science:
Casey's Case: What Psychology Says About Anthony's Acquittal.Sunday AI: Leaping CockroachesThe Clap Came Back: Multi-Drug Resistant GonorrheaThe Path Of Increased Resistance
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Happy New Year's Eve!!! I will announce the grand prize winner for the shifting baselines story of the year tomorrow (something to look forward to in 2008). Today, I give you the runners-up:
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Massive feature finished, should be in print this November ... but more on that later. By way of returning to blogdom, a few of the few notables I've had time to read lately:
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