SANDMAN

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sandman

sandman
Location
chattanooga, Tennessee, USA
Birthday
July 29
Bio
pathologist, vegetarian, spinning instructor, cyclist, fan of film, Cormac Mccarthy, Darwin, beck, decemberists, etc...

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October 19, 2008 06:19PM
“You really do favor your mom. Thanks for sharing the photos. s.”
About: Happy Birthday, Daddy, Wherever You Are
October 19, 2008 06:05PM
“I really do try to avoid stereotyping the GOP as the party of rich white people. I have to remind myself that there are conscientious, intelligent fol…”
About: Sarah Palin hates America
October 10, 2008 06:37PM
“Amy - what a valuable post. Some thoughts come to mind. You had a pretty unique opportunity when, as a physician, you got to see another physician at w…”
About: It was the best of care; it was the worst of care
October 10, 2008 06:22PM
“Who could add anything to Sandra's sage advice? That was awesome. As I'm typing this, there was just a Palin sound bite smearing Obama re the Ayers ass…”
About: Artist Trying to Succeed in Business without Really Trying
October 07, 2008 08:44PM
“It is impressive the amount of thought and care you've put into this - I commend you. I blogged about the antivaccine movement yesterday (or the day b…”
About: An Altered Schedule--in response to A New McCarthyism
October 07, 2008 08:28PM
“Magpie mentions Anthony Morris who is cited on the website www.whale.to. As such I have to invoke Scopie's Law: In any discussion involving science or…”
About: I'm With Balto
October 07, 2008 08:11PM
“Great post. Medicare is well known for making that first change that saves a bit of money, but without thinking through the myriad compensatory alterat…”
About: Never events: Medicare won't pay, but you will
October 07, 2008 12:15PM
“Nice comments - thanks. The antivaccination sites aggressively promote the appearance of controversy - using tactics remarkably similar to the antievolu…”
About: I'm With Balto
October 06, 2008 08:44PM
“The fetishists have come out for your feet, haven't they - let's be honest: that right one's gross! The ER was the right choice - roids and abx for you…”
About: Could we revamp the healthcare system, say, today? Updated.
October 06, 2008 08:01PM
“Thanks for the great post. I would like to be charitable and think Jenny McCarthy is just terribly misguided but her venom and rantings mark her as a…”
About: McCarthyism
October 02, 2008 08:52PM
“Thanks for sharing these. The Art Institute of Chicago was mentioned - I'll always remember rounding a corner there and coming face to face with the h…”
About: Art = Life, Life = Art
October 02, 2008 07:58PM
“I've made a terrible mistake. Lpsrocks - you reminded me that Nirvana's version of The Man Who Sold the World is my favorite cover ever. Der. Preten…”
About: TOP 3 COVER VERSIONS
September 30, 2008 12:15PM
“Ahh, thanks for mentioning Bauhaus Merwoman - I used to like them (Ziggy, Telegram Sam). They were one of the good things about 80's music. The Flash G…”
About: Forget Yesterday... Here's Today's Top 3
September 29, 2008 08:24PM
“I'm re-posting a new top 3. I made a horrible mistake.”
About: TOP 3 RECORDS
September 29, 2008 08:08PM
“I'm all excited about Lance's comeback, despite my attempts to be blase. I can't help it. As I blogged before, even if Lance did dope, he may have wi…”
About: Lemond Rains on Parade, Soaks Self
September 29, 2008 07:58PM
“This is a fun post - I've been reminded of many forgotten time travel movies. Some of the ones listed, though, don't have time travel so much as manip…”
About: What's Your Favorite Non-Blockbuster Time Travel Movie?
September 28, 2008 08:39PM
“Padraig - I have to compliment you on a terrific, wise quote. I learned much from it. Edgar, I was thinking about your comment that you couldn't vote…”
About: Why Hard Atheists Shouldn't be Taken Seriously
September 26, 2008 03:29PM
“My super-power? Captain Maverick has the ability to morph from straight-talker to swift-boater in a single bound.”
About: Cap't McCain's Cartoon Caption Contest
September 26, 2008 03:21PM
“No, my trusty sidekick will not be known as Clue-Lass.”
About: Cap't McCain's Cartoon Caption Contest
September 25, 2008 07:50PM
“Nice post. Yes, as America continues its Reagan-spurred nostalgic embrace of "the halcyon days that never were" and evangelical Christianity…”
About: The Assault on Science and Government
September 25, 2008 07:32PM
“Edgar - I'm afraid your original post struck me as judgmental and a bit nasty but you've stimulated a great, thoughtful discussion and your comments in…”
About: Why Hard Atheists Shouldn't be Taken Seriously
September 23, 2008 08:31PM
“Your point is well-taken that there is much yet to be understood in evolution, probably more than is already known and certainly more than we can imagi…”
About: Taking Evolution To Task
September 23, 2008 07:45PM
“Thanks for the post - well done. The disparity within the public school system seems as great as that between public and private. When a new public s…”
About: "Equality" on the Gridiron
September 17, 2008 01:26PM
“Some of the reasons are overstated but others are pretty spot-on. Obama seems cautious to a fault, which hurts him at times - for instance, during the…”
About: TOP TEN REASONS OBAMA LOST THE 2008 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION
September 16, 2008 08:22AM
“Unfortunately, the "never tested positive" defense is no defense at all - most athletes who've been caught had previously passed a number of…”
About: Lance's Comeback: The End Justifies the Means