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I was traveling the other day, and was bored enough to start reading the in-flight magazine from the seat pocket in front of me. I came across a one page synopsis of new book purporting to help small to mid-size business management. The title, “Profits aren’t everything, they’re the only thing (No nonsense rules from [...]

Nerd videos

Posted by Glenn on September 9th, 2009

The folks from Bio-rad obviously have great senses of humor. First, there was the “The PCR Song” and now there’s GTCA. I don’t even know what GTCA does exactly, but I’ve ordered 10 for the lab. Posted via email from jbsaywhat’s posterous

Yet another downside to the iPhone

Posted by Glenn on September 4th, 2009

Some of you might recognize the superhero… Posted via email from jbsaywhat’s posterous

I’m Brett’s Driver?

Posted by Glenn on August 18th, 2009

This from Yahoo Sports today. It seems as though either Arnold Jennie or I have a new job. Thanks to Geoff for pointing this out. Posted via email from jbsaywhat’s posterous

More Ethics

Posted by Glenn on August 13th, 2009

I guess I’ve been on an ethics kick lately. As a owner of an actual MBA diploma, I can only wish I had had this type of education. Posted via email from jbsaywhat’s posterous

Bioethicists in space

Posted by Glenn on August 12th, 2009

Interesting interview in the NYT today from NASA’s chief bioethicist. Who knew?  http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/11/science/space/11conv.html Posted via email from jbsaywhat’s posterous

This is how science and academia work

Posted by Glenn on August 10th, 2009

via thedailyshow.com Came across this on The Daily Show the other day, and it struck me as a remarkable reflection of how science and academia work. Posted via web from jbsaywhat’s posterous

Fun with the RMV

Posted by Glenn on July 31st, 2009

The Registry of Motor Vehicles. In the good old days one would have to go to the actual building to get annoyed. Luckily, the RMV in Massachusetts has leapt forward into the new millennium with a series of high tech interfaces that can equal, if not surpass that frustration level. This afternoon (July 31 – [...]

Now I’m convinced

Posted by Glenn on July 30th, 2009

Got this new wrinkle on the usual scam message the other day. I thought it was somewhat endearing that these guys thought that what would push me over the edge to playing along was an actual picture of the money. I suppose this is how they imagine the inner dialogue:  ”You know, sending these folks [...]

What this country needs

Posted by Glenn on April 19th, 2009

Apropos of my blog earlier today, I ran across this shoppe in Edinburgh this evening. I wish we had this kind of service in our country. Would make my life much easier.