Daily Archives: 27 August 2011

One morning, the phone in the lab rings

Posted on 27 August 2011 by Steve Caplan

Revenge can be sweet. It doesn’t have to be for anything really bad, or serious. Sometimes it tastes just as good in answer to a bit of attitude, some haughtiness, someone getting too big for his/her britches. Or in this … Continue reading →

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A week in grant wrangling

Posted on 27 August 2011 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Following Frank’s excellent example, it seemed like a good week to present a week’s worth of daily bulletins about what I actually do for a living. As I alluded to in my last post it’s the busiest time of year … Continue reading →

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Essential Reading, August 2011. [4]

Posted on 27 August 2011 by Richard Wintle

I didn’t agree with many of his political views, but nevertheless with all good will I direct you to this: A letter to Canadians from the Honourable Jack Layton If you, or anyone you know, is battling cancer, you might … Continue reading →

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