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Charlize Theron: Fashion Show FanWith so much going on in New York City this weekend, it’s hard to keep track of who’s going where. And prior to her appearance at the Fashion Rocks event last night, Charlize Theron (and her director beau Stuart Townsend) enjoyed a little haute couture. The “Battle in... |
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Hating EconomistsA few years ago at an interdisciplinary conference I met an English professor and, in a spunky mood, asked "So why do you guys hate us economists?" I fully expected to hear "Oh we don't hate you, though we do think you mistaken about ..." But in fact he... |
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NitpickingThere are plenty of issues in the career of Sarah Palin that deserve a hefty amount of scrutiny, so I'm only going to give this one a few seconds. The McCain camp is reveling in her sale of the governor's jet on eBay. McCain himself said yesterday, "You know what I enjoyed the most? She t... |
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NIEHS Needs Toxicological Consultant [Terra Sigillata]When one serves on NIH grant review panels, or study sections, one must now register with the US government as a government contractor in order to get reimbursement for hotel and meals, plus the staggering $200 honorarium for each day of the meeting (for which you have spent between two and four ... |
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You Know You're Marrying a Geologist When... [Green Gabbro]You scour eBay looking for zircon engagement rings. Zircons are forever. During the wedding portraits, you keep hearing the words "for scale" Who knew REI had a bridal section? Altar? I thought you said meet me at the outcrop! She asks the musicians to slow down at any interesting... |
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Mercury rising [Deep Sea News]Shrimp fisherman and environmental activist Diane Wilson gave a talk today at the Harte Research Institute. She speaks without script or slides. That's probably what makes her such a great speaker. Stories of her life as a fisherwoman turned activist invoke depressing, humorous, and inspiring emo... |
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