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Explore why 'bounty hunter' ranks higher than 'research scientist' and how science needs a PR boost.

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Sure, it's only an advertisement, but when 'bounty hunter' makes the list before 'research scientist' (except with regard to forensics, likely due to cable tv), it seems to me science can use a bit of a PR boost, no?

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Then there's also this annoying animated ad rotating in play on our right sidebar. Folks, we have no control over these and I hope Seed takes it down immediately. I'm not buying Reebok.

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