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By mikethemadbiologist on August 9, 2010.

8...9...10? Were I Deepak Chopra, I would, no doubt, find some deep, mystical significance in today's date. But I'm the Mad Biologist, so I'll just leave you with some links. Science:

Save the Whale Poop
An introduction to the microbiome
'Poo-powered' car seen on the streets of Bristol. But is there panic on the streets of London?
Guantanamo Bay, Site of Important Ecological Research
"My Mommy is the Boss of the Sink" and Scientist Dads Step Up

Other:

The Washington Post Tries New Tactic in Campaign to Cut Social Security
Public Pension Shortfalls: Don't Forget Braindead Economists
Washington's Muteness on Prop 8 a Sign of Cynicism, Not Progress
There Are No Jobs

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