Monthly Archives: July 2009

Misunderstanding Palin and ‘Palinism’: It’s the Politics of the Blood

Posted on July 16, 2009 by mikethemadbiologist

Palinism isn’t the usual identity politics: it relies on the marginalization of The Other.
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Posted in Conservatives | 8 Comments

Excellent Move by the Democrats on Healthcare

Posted on July 15, 2009 by mikethemadbiologist

At least someone knows how to play hardball.
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Posted in Healthcare | 4 Comments

Obama Administration Supports the Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act (PAMTA)

Posted on July 15, 2009 by mikethemadbiologist

This is a good way to stop unnecessary use of antibiotics in agriculture.
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Posted in Agriculture, Antibiotics, Democrats, Microbiology, Public Health | 5 Comments

You Don’t Have to Be in Academia to Be a Scientist

Posted on July 14, 2009 by mikethemadbiologist

Non-profits are part of science, and they can play the role envisioned in Unscientific America.
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Posted in Education, Funding | 9 Comments

Monday Links

Posted on July 13, 2009 by mikethemadbiologist

Merry Monday! Here are some links for you.
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Torture Investigations Will Help Obama, Not Hurt Him

Posted on July 13, 2009 by mikethemadbiologist

Once again, more brilliant strategery from the Obama camp. Or not.
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Posted in Conservatives, Democrats, The Rule of Law, Torture | 4 Comments

A Significant, but Simple, Medical Advance: Hair Sheep Blood Agar Plates

Posted on July 13, 2009 by mikethemadbiologist

Sometimes, it’s not the high end technology that saves lives, but the cheaper low end stuff. It also highlights the importance of Open Access.
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Posted in Microbiology | 11 Comments

Apartment Vacancies and the Fallacy of ‘Recession Proof’: The Boston Edition

Posted on July 12, 2009 by mikethemadbiologist

Rents are dropping, even in recession proof neighborhoods.
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Posted in Boston, Housing | 9 Comments

Two Great Boston Public Library Exhibits

Posted on July 11, 2009 by mikethemadbiologist

Honoré Daumier and vintage travel posters.
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Two Boston Area Zoos to Close Due to State Budget Cuts

Posted on July 11, 2009 by mikethemadbiologist

Shame on Governor Patrick.
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Posted in Boston, Museums etc., The War on Science | 6 Comments