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Tuesday, June 28, 2005

The Stem Cell Divide @ National Geographic Magazine

A very good introduction to stem cells.

FWIW: my view is that the Bush polikcy on stem cells is OK. My view is colored by the knowledge that

1) payoff from this research is 2 generations away (20+ years).
2) to most scientists, it is less of an ethical debate than one of academic freedom and a funding grab.
3) I'm happy that a national leader is willing to draw a reasonable ethical line in the sand. Part of this is simply pleasure in ANY position, but I think Bush's position of "the research is OK, but don't make those who don't like it pay for it," is fair.
4) pro-stem cell rhetoric - featuring appeals to "help Christopher Reeve walk again," doesn't pass my my "well-intentioned" sniff test.

The Stem Cell Divide @ National Geographic Magazine

Wired News: FAQ: What's Up With Stem Cells?

Here's a quick, impartial stem cell Q & A

Wired News: FAQ: What's Up With Stem Cells?

Tuesday, June 07, 2005

BioEconomy.org - The Biotechnology Economy

Probably useful only to me, this site compares international regions for their biotech investment worthiness.
BioEconomy.org - The Biotechnology Economy

Kerry's Yale Grades Similar to Bush's - Yahoo! News

The facts here say alot about perception and also about reporting bias.

Lo and behold, W. Bush actually outscored Kerry in college.
Kerry's Yale Grades Similar to Bush's - Yahoo! News

(btw: isn't it funny that Kerry got a D in political science?)

With my new friends on the Great Wall of China

With my new friends on the Great Wall of China
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World sun clock

Uncommon Man's Creed

"I do not choose to be a common man. It is my right to be uncommon -- if I can. I seek opportunity -- not security. I do not wish to be a kept citizen, humbled and dulled by having the state look after me. I wish to take the calculated risk; to dream and to build, to fail and to succeed. I refuse to barter incentive for a dole, I prefer the challenges of life to the guaranteed existence; the thrill of fulfillment to the stale calm of utopia. I will not trade freedom for beneficence, nor my dignity for a handout. I will never cower before any master, nor bend to any threat. It is my heritage to stand erect, proud, and unafraid, to think and act for myself, to enjoy the benefit of my creations, and to face the world boldly and say, "this I have done." All this is what it means to be an American." -- Anonymous