• M.I.T.’s president calls for a major R&D funding increase for alternative energy; the world (hopefully) listens.
• Newsflash: Doctors admit to sometimes acting unprofessional. Good thing they’re only laughing at you while you’re anesthetized, and not handing you prescriptions for a drug they’ve been paid to endorse… oh, wait, never mind.
• Ed Brayton summarizes McCain’s “sex ed-gate” mess.
• And Gristmill offers a breakdown of the “Palin v. Palin” climate change message.
• The Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund has its say on aerial wolf hunting.
• Hey America, perhaps it’s time to ditch the “bigger is better” attitude—along with the whole “Lewis & Clark” fantasy.
• And, for slasher flick aficionados (I can’t be the only one), a frighteningly accurate depiction of “Drill baby drill.” (Note: This video not suitable for work, children, or anyone with a high level of taste.)
