Links for you. Science:
Waffling over E. coli cause points to 'incompetence,' US expert says (Poor title that triggers anti-U.S. rage; EU public health people think its amateur hour too)
How to Teach Physics Real Good
Some NIH grants should fail
PCR: A Revolutionary Invention
So Much More Than Plasma and Poison
Other:
In Who's Interest?
State, local layoffs to hit record levels
The Times' Andrew Ross Sorkin Gives Goldman a Rubdown
Vets to Delta: Stop Charging Troops for Combat Equipment