Monthly Archives: October 2011

NDM-1 Will Reach the U.S. How Will We React?

Posted on October 19, 2011 by mikethemadbiologist

One of the most threatening forms of antibiotic resistance to have evolved in the last few years is NDM-1 (‘New Delhi metalobetalactamase-1). This antibiotic resistance gene confers resistance to all penicillin derivatives–those drugs that begin with “cef-” and “ceph-” or … Continue reading →

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Links 10/18/11

Posted on October 18, 2011 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: Speedy neutrino mystery likely solved, relativity safe after all (this is how science is supposed to work; also see this) Will asking a question get your science paper cited more? Global Handwashing Day – why you … Continue reading →

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The ‘New’ Romney Is Like the Old One: No Friend of Women, Gays, or the Needy

Posted on October 18, 2011 by mikethemadbiologist

I’ll get to the LGBT stuff in a bit, but Jessica Valenti has this not-heartwarming story about Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney (boldface mine): I’ve noticed that some blogs and publications have taken notice of a particular section from this … Continue reading →

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Links 10/17/11

Posted on October 17, 2011 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: Can indigenous peoples be relied on to gather reliable environmental data? US Bureau of Labor Statistics – Anthropology Job Growth “Much Faster than the Average” For A Healthy Denver, Vote Yes on Initiative 300 Is Increased … Continue reading →

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With ‘Progressive’ Wisdom Like This, Our Economy Is Doomed: Thoughts on Apple’s Future, and Development Versus Production

Posted on October 17, 2011 by mikethemadbiologist

Progressive wunderkinder Matthew Yglesias demonstrates he doesn’t have a clue as to what it takes to actually manufacture a consumer good: What I think is interesting, however, is a scenario that we can be completely confident won’t be next for … Continue reading →

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Links 10/16/11

Posted on October 16, 2011 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: Best abstract EVAH! The Most Surreal Insect on Earth Q&A: Normality tests Other: Squeezed Out in India, Students Turn to U.S. A Nobel for Freshwater Economics The unfortunate uselessness of most ‘state of the art’ academic … Continue reading →

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Is Our Media Learning? Not When David Brooks Is Around

Posted on October 16, 2011 by mikethemadbiologist

NY Times columnist David Brooks demonstrates why he is a putz: The only survey I’ve seen on who these people are was conducted by New York magazine. Three percent are mainstream liberals of the Barack Obama variety. Twelve percent you … Continue reading →

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Links 10/15/11

Posted on October 15, 2011 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: How Solyndra’s Failure Promises a Brighter Future for Solar Power: The bankruptcy of photovoltaic panel-maker Solyndra is actually good news for the U.S. solar industry Benford’s Law and the Decreasing Reliability of Accounting Data for US … Continue reading →

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‘Misunderestimating’ the Political Importance of Pot

Posted on October 15, 2011 by mikethemadbiologist

For the record, I’m not a big fan of pot: I think it’s very stinky, and I just don’t see the need for doing it. But each to his or her own. But a lot of people do seem to … Continue reading →

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Links 10/14/11

Posted on October 14, 2011 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: Listeria and public health infrastructure “Stamp out anti-science in US politics” Conservative Science Denial in Local and National Media Other: Open Letter to that 53% Guy (must-read) Journalists Funded By ‘Vulture Capitalist’ Paul Singer Campaign To … Continue reading →

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