Institutional involvement and/or cover-up doesn’t matter? Even if the institution gets $600 million per year from NIH? Really? Continue reading Feds refuse to investigate research misconduct at Johns Hopkins; Researcher who committed suicide ‘no longer poses a risk’
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Out of Touch: Climate Change Is The Biggest Threat In The Pacific, Says Top U.S. Admiral
Not North Korea? or China vs. Japan? It’s Tarawa? Continue reading Out of Touch: Climate Change Is The Biggest Threat In The Pacific, Says Top U.S. Admiral
Salon hits FoxNews’ Juan Williams for plagiarizing from Center for American Progress; Ignores WaPo’s Juliet Eilperin for ‘lifting’ CAP donor agenda
Jeff Lord: Gina McCarthy and the ‘Hell of a Ride’ Republicans
Gina McCarthy? Jeb Bush? Here we go again with yet another “hell of a ride” Republican. Continue reading Jeff Lord: Gina McCarthy and the ‘Hell of a Ride’ Republicans
Texas Rep. Wants a George W. Bush National Park
George W. Bush left us with Obama. A more appropriate re-naming would be the Highway to Hell. Continue reading Texas Rep. Wants a George W. Bush National Park
Admission: Juliet Eilperin reassigned (suspended?), but not promoted at WaPo
Juliet Eilperin admits that her reassignment at the Washington Post was no promotion. Continue reading Admission: Juliet Eilperin reassigned (suspended?), but not promoted at WaPo
NYTimes Public Editor: ‘Not convinced… environmental coverage will be as strong’ without recently-axed Green blog
This says something; the Green Blog’s editor has been reassigned to… the Culture department. Continue reading NYTimes Public Editor: ‘Not convinced… environmental coverage will be as strong’ without recently-axed Green blog
Unleashed: Michelle Obama says dogs need balanced diets, exercise too
During her Google Hangout today, First Lady Michelle Obama reminded the audience that dogs need a proper diet and exercise, just like children do. Continue reading Unleashed: Michelle Obama says dogs need balanced diets, exercise too
Victory: JunkScience forces Juliet Eilperin out of WaPo environment beat
JunkScience has been after her since 2009, with WaPo ombudsman support. No doubt she will deny… just like she did her conflict of interest, until it became too much even for the Post. Continue reading Victory: JunkScience forces Juliet Eilperin out of WaPo environment beat
MSM positions Obama EPA nominee as business friendly
Funny National Journal headline: “Gina McCarthy, Obama’s ‘Green Quarterback,’ Has a History of Working With Industry.” Continue reading MSM positions Obama EPA nominee as business friendly
Obama picks two from Mass. for energy, EPA posts
President Obama on Monday turned to Massachusetts for his nominees to the nation’s top energy and environmental posts, tapping MIT physicist Ernest J. Moniz to lead the Department of Energy, and Boston-area native and former state environmental official Gina McCarthy as the next administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. Continue reading Obama picks two from Mass. for energy, EPA posts
McCarthy, Moniz make no statements during the White House announcement
Fireworks at confirmation?