[links] Link salad chews its way into Thursday
Possible life in the Martian trenches? — Oooh.
Software Testing Startup’s Autistic Workforce Seeks to Change Business Culture
Early longevity gene findings disputed — A trans-Atlantic dispute has erupted between two camps of researchers pursuing a gene that could lead to drugs that enhance longevity.
Windows 8 and the Reign of the Finger
The cold, cold case of Jack the Ripper — A retired homicide detective is trying to force Scotland Yard to release uncensored versions of files that might offer fresh leads on the identity of Britain’s most notorious serial killer.
The Apple effect: How Steve Jobs & Co. won over the world
Two graphs illustrating the relationship between bigotry and stupidity — Slacktivist Fred Clark skewers anti-Islamicism.
‘Nobody in this country got rich on his own’ — Elizabeth Warren speaks straight to all the Galtians and Libertarians out there. I want this rhetoric in the White House.
Sonny Bono’s Brother, Cui — This is what it means to be a conservative: you think it’s obvious that 98% of climate scientists are falsifying data and/or supporting transparently bogus theories because they want to get their greedy little hands on some of that sweet, sweet grant money, while at the same time recognizing no financial incentive whatsoever on the part of oil company-funded “skeptics”—much less the oil companies themselves.
Ron Paul Says Aide Who Died With $400k Medical Bill Didn’t Need Government Help — Pretty much says it all about the conservative mindset, right there. I don’t know how you guys sleep at night, frankly.
The Jimmy Buffet Rule — If you ask the bottom 98 percent to sacrifice, that’s a prudent fiscal policy. If you ask the top 2 percent to sacrifice, that’s class warfare.
?otD: Got teeth?
9/22/2011
Writing time yesterday: 0.0 hours (too many medical appointments
Body movement: 30 minute stationary bike ride
Hours slept: 7.25 hours (solid!)
Weight: 220.2
Currently reading: Matter by Iain M. Banks
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