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By mikethemadbiologist on June 9, 2011.

Stormy and hot today. Stay inside with some links. Science:

Why are sore throats cultured, and why are antibiotics administered
No fixed address
NSF requests for "conflicts of interest" lists drive me batty and seem to penalize collaborative, interdisciplinary researchers
NIH funding rates drop to record lows

Other:

Letters Reveal Names of Wisconsin 'Fake' Dems
I Guess The Lord Don't Live In New York City
Decline and fall of the American empire
The Worst Thing About "Weinergate?" The Total Obliteration of Sexual Privacy by Ideologues Like Andrew Breitbart
Anteater Taking a Shower
A Glut of New Reports Raise Doubts About Obama's Teacher Agenda

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