Causing some buzz this week;

New guidelines from ASCO suggest palliative care be combined with oncology practice earlier on in metastatic disease

This piece in LibraryJournal thanks the AAP and the Research Works Act for getting scholars energized about open access. Meanwhile, a new congressional bill called the Federal Research Public Access Act (or FRPAA) would expand current open access policies. Evolutionary biologist and open access advocate Michael Eisen weighs in.

Tech Review reports that Europeans Protest ACTA

Lots of bloggers are reflecting on the Komen/Planned Parenthood rift. Matthew Herper of Forbes says to restore their reputation, Komen should research new drugs, and you can read former Komen SVP Karen Handel’s resignation letter here.

In social media news: Path, Pinterest and some big mistakes!