American Council on Science and Health The American Council on Science and Health (ACSH) is a consumer education consortium concerned with issues related to food, nutrition, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, lifestyle, the environment and health. ACSH is one of the few fearless voices of reason on these matters.
Chemically Speaking McGill University's Dr. Joe Schwarcz argues that chemicals are to be understood, not feared. Here, chemical issues are discussed in a responsible, unbiased fashion.
Christopher Whalen One guy who really understands the financial crisis. Brilliant insights. Links to his other sites.
Formaldehyde Facts Your antidote to formaldehyde phobia in the media, from ACC's formaldehyde panel.
Health Care Renewal Expert analysis of what's wrong with American health care. Advocating for accountability, integrity, transparency, honesty, and ethics in leadership and governance of health care.
Health News Digest One of the best and biggest health sites on the web. New content on a daily basis, geared to the professional and informed lay audience.
Ian Fletcher Fletcher is an economist who takes a dim view of certain conventional wisdom, such as how great Free Trade is supposed to be. You'll like his practical viewpoint on repairing our sick economy.
Incident Commander The purpose of the Incident Commander blog is to share hazardous materials and situation experiences and observations with both industry professionals and lay persons. Blogger Rick Moore shares insights, based on 30-plus years of field experience.
Infection control issues Larry Muscarella is the best on this, and he's not afraid to ruffle a few feathers.
Interscan Corporation The independent pros in gas detection, known for taking on the tough applications. Site has much technical material, way beyond mere product touts.
JunkScience.com Steven Milloy and company do a great job in exposing junk science, which he defines as: Faulty scientific data and analysis used to advance special and, often, hidden agendas. Lots of good content.
Lifehacker Tips and downloads for getting things done
Overlawyered Chronicling the high cost of our legal system. Water Olson and company explore an American legal system that too often turns litigation into a weapon against guilty and innocent alike, erodes individual responsibility, rewards sharp practice, enriches its participants at the public’s expense, and resists even modest efforts at reform and accountability.
SenSoft International Expert assistance on GSA, VA, DOD, and other federal contracts. Yes, there really can be great customer service in such an esoteric space.
Small Dead Animals An artist from Saskatchewan posts a lot of common sense. And the commenters are actually intelligent. Who knew?
The BPA file Prolific blogger Alan Caruba puts another notch in his gun with excellent coverage of this era's most senselessly demonized chemical.
The Daily Outrage Pundit John Groom loves writing this stuff, and you'll love reading it.
The Excel Addict Most of us use Excel. Some of us use it a lot, and are constantly looking for easier ways to do things. Francis Hayes--the Excel Addict--offers plenty of free tips, a regular newsletter, and an inexpensive book to download.
The International Network of Cholesterol Skeptics Everything you know about cholesterol causing heart disease is wrong, and this website is run by eminent doctors who are trying to set the record straight. But, with billions of dollars in drug sales at stake, it won't be easy.
The Nutrition Experts The name says it all. Jo-Ann Heslin and Karen Nolan have sold millions of books, and have re-launched their information-packed website. What's more, they encourage website visitors to submit questions.
Truth or Scare A highly detailed site run by a mom of three who is interested in learning the truth vs. fiction in regards to our health and environment. Good analysis.
Warning Signs Alan Caruba's blog is a daily look at events, personalities, and issues from an independent point of view.