Guest Thinkers — August 16, 2010

Framing Science Talk at Princeton Postponed

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Dear readers,
I have spent the weekend battling a major case of the flu and unfortunately tomorrow’s Framing Science talk at Princeton University has been postponed. I am hoping it can be rescheduled for the spring and will let everyone know a date when available.

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