Random links

Down syndrome reversed in newborn mice with single injection
"US researchers have found a way to reverse Down syndrome in newborn lab mice by injecting an experimental compound that causes the brain to grow normally."
Russian Shot in Quarrel Over Kant's Philosophy
My philosophical discussions haven't involved firearms fortunately.
Don't give me this 'if Lehman Sisters had been in charge …' nonsense
"People who reach influential positions in corporations do so because they have the ruthless personality, mindset and talent (if that word is appropriate) to meet the demands of their employers. It might be slightly easier to find men like that, but this does not mean women appointed to such roles would behave any differently."
What Happens When You Abolish Tipping: I got rid of gratuities at my restaurant, and our service only got better.
Another reason tipping is unjust: "Servers and cooks typically made similar base wages — and minimum wage was the same for both jobs — but servers kept all the tips, which could often mean they were taking home three times what the cooks made, or more."