Daily Archives: January 29, 2009

Follow the Consequences… No Rush

Posted on January 29, 2009 by

IGNORE RUSH LIMBAUGH… Don’t use his name in public – unless you value that… Don’t listen to his radio or TV bytes – unless you value that… He represents the piranha in journalism like Joe Pyne and others before him… … Continue reading →

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The Stimulus “Buy American” Clause

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Reproduced with permission from a private e-mail from Mahesh Johari Some quick commentary only today.  The stimulus bill that just passed the House contains a “Buy American” clause, which forces materials purchased using funds from the stimulus package to come … Continue reading →

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Brain imaging studies under fire from brainy people in the know…

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A study attacking use of fMRI (functional magnetic resonance imaging) in social neuroscience as flawed and an overselling their results by scientists printed in Nature under the above name and authored by Alison Abbott has touched a nerve in science. … Continue reading →

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