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  • Net Neutrality: Obamacare for the Internet?

    This article was originally posted on RealClearScience. Fox News is in a tizzy over net neutrality. (This topic has been covered extensively in the technology press; see the archive at RealClearTechnology.) In a nutshell, net neutralityrequires internet service providers (ISPs, such as Comcast, Cox, and Verizon) to treat all data equally. An ISP would not…

  • Paleoconservatives Are Wrong About Putin

    Paleoconservatives fail to appreciate the fact that Mr. Putin is perfectly capable of escalating conflicts all by himself.

  • Anti-Vax Parents Face Jail in Europe, Africa

    Though many Americans (myself included) understandably flinch at the idea of the government forcing people to do or not to do things, there are times when government mandates are entirely appropriate.

  • Tilapia: A Fish that Will Heal Your Wounds

    Tilapia is best served with a side of French fries and cabbage, but scientists from Shanghai believe they have discovered an even better use: Collagen extracted from tilapia can be applied as a wound dressing that helps accelerate healing.