130517 – International Day Against Homophobia.

Yesterday, May 17th, was the International Day against Homophobia. How did you commemorate it?

Last FDA Comment Day for Frankenfish

The FDA ends the comment period today on genetically engineered salmon, trout and tilapia.

Dubbed “frankenfish” after the movie, A brief bio is HERE.

Tell the FDA that ANY chance of these fish breeding with native fish is too great a chance.

 

President Obama Speaks at Planned Parenthood

Obama speaks at Planned Parenthood

Sanders Holds Hearing on Successful Primary Care Programs – Newsroom: Bernie Sanders – U.S. Senator for Vermont

Sanders Holds Hearing on Successful Primary Care Programs – Newsroom: Bernie Sanders – U.S. Senator for Vermont.

 

I know no one ever clicks the links, but I did think it was interesting that now only 30% of physicians in the US are general practitioners, as opposed to 70% elsewhere. One consequence of this is more expensive medical costs.

The 2013 Earth Day Arrives

We ponder the idiocy of a under-regulated pile of ammonium nitrate, and its death and destruction, in the lax and uncaring Texas sun. Even as the perennial day of green effort arrives, we point fingers at others, and refuse to be part of the solution.

What will we do to stop this madness?

3/27/2013 DOMA Supreme Court Transcript

Click the link to read today’s arguments: 12-307_jnt1

3/27/2013 Prop 8 Supreme Court Transcript

Click the link to read yesterday’s arguments:  12-144a.