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A list of small, useful things (links):

• Melody Bomgardner learns that electric batteries need to be aged, like olives. 
• This chemist and oceanographer argues that 5 years is the right amount of time for a Ph.D. 
• Deborah Blum has an interesting set of posts on Yasser Arafat and polonium. 
• John says that these ducks are getting bigger and bigger.
• Janet asks, are scientists responsible for policing their field?
• These reading lists from Not the Lab are great; I hope they continue.
• I love this photo of a separatory funnel from David. 
• Rich Apodaca on reshoring pharma. He also has a worthwhile (and amusing) look at the job market via C&EN Employment Outlook issues. 
• John Kuhn, NFL player, B.S. in chemistry holder. Also, Reddit names other pro athlete/STEM degree holders. 
• See Arr Oh wishes you a Merry Christmas, as do I. 

Readers, did I miss anything?

UPDATE: Brandon, on selecting a Ph.D. thesis advisor.