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By mikethemadbiologist on August 5, 2010.

Happy Thursday. Links for you. Science:

Advice for Young Aspiring Scientists
Honestly, Research Blogging, Get over yourself
Do I Look Fat in Orange?: Orangutans Have Very Slow Metabolisms

Other:

Can't More Billionaire Tax Cuts Save Us?
What the fuck is my social media "strategy"?
Race And Gay Marriage In Perspective
Templeton prayer study meets expectations
I watch the sun go down
Friends Let Friends Read the Wall Street Journal Editorial Page Only If They Promise to Immediately Trade Against It
Why Do Conservatives Loathe Keynes?

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