Comments for Anomalous Distraction

Comment on On branded drugs. by xtaldave

xtaldave — Mon, 06 May 2013 21:27:49 +0000

I see your point. I suspect some folks might just look at the price difference and assume that the generic product is inferior, and pay for the branded product on the assumption that they are getting a superior, more effective product. Which they aren’t.

It’s almost like they are relying on a customer’s failure to read the small print to make a sale, because there is no good medical/scientific reason to choose the branded product over the generic.

Comment on On branded drugs. by dr*T

dr*T — Mon, 06 May 2013 21:16:01 +0000

Why immoral? People have the choice to buy either – for some people, the 8-fold price difference is worth it. There is confidence in a brand and people will pay for it. They can charge what they like, and providing it isn’t a monopoly (clearly isn’t) then the customer will decide the ‘right’ price.

Comment on The week in Structures – 1st May 2013 #PDB by Jon M-W

Jon M-W — Wed, 01 May 2013 13:45:10 +0000

Nice post Dave, hope to see more!

Comment on POP QUIZ – What’s this? by xtaldave

xtaldave — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:12:32 +0000

One of those answers is very very close to the truth…

Comment on POP QUIZ – What’s this? by Paul Driscoll

Paul Driscoll — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:11:18 +0000

Either a slim and rather bent E.coli, or a GAG?

Comment on POP QUIZ – What’s this? by xtaldave

xtaldave — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 11:03:21 +0000

yes it is – did you know, guess, or did you do a google reverse image search?

Comment on POP QUIZ – What’s this? by oddsocket

oddsocket — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 10:58:14 +0000

EDIT – (correct answer removed in a vain attempt to keep the game alive)

Comment on #QEDcon 2013 ISS passes by cascade21

cascade21 — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 22:48:18 +0000

W00t! I’ve set an alarm so I don’t miss it! Cheers for the heads up!

Comment on Ice crystal forest. by xtaldave

xtaldave — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 10:47:19 +0000

Harsh but fair

Comment on Ice crystal forest. by melancholyscientist (@melancholysci)

melancholyscientist (@melancholysci) — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 10:45:37 +0000

I’m sick to death of people like you – blogging, twittering and generally having things to say. I got all excited about a blog about ICE crystals and what did I find nothing, nothing at all but a picture.

You gave me hope, hope that there was a better world – one where crystals and man (also insert women there – saucy) can live together in perfect harmony. A world where evil people would not try to expose innocent crystals to deadly radiation in the form of X-rays. Now that world is gone. Smashed to bits because you just posted a picture – that is all a picture. Shame on you, shame on you – and in the words of Linux Outlaws Podcast 302 – DISAPPOINTED. See YouTUBE clip for further information http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_O1hM-k3aUY