Thank the Intelligent Designer it's Friday; I've had a long week. Anyway, here are some weekend links for you. Science:
Special panel says state in midst of "epidemic'' of OxyContin and heroin use
Clostridium difficile infection is spreading from the hospital to the community
Feeling grumpy 'is good for you'
Other:
What If Obama Didn't Need 60 Votes?
The real reason the climate bill is going to suck
Remember, Remember The Fifth of November
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