Monthly Archives: February 2012

Modern Monetary Theory Is Actually Mentioned in the Mainstream Media

Posted on February 20, 2012 by mikethemadbiologist

There’s a very interesting, and fair, article about Modern Monetary Theory (‘MMT’) in The Washington Post. While I’ve written about similar ideas many times before, I think this is a good summary (boldface mine): In a “fiat money” system like … Continue reading →

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Links 2/19/12

Posted on February 19, 2012 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: Compound may help in fight against antibiotic-resistant superbugs NOAA Halts Reconstruction of Past Climate: Budget woes have stopped a project that has helped scientists better understand past events like the Dust Bowl What we’re losing with … Continue reading →

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Jellyfish, UR DOING IT WRONG!

Posted on February 19, 2012 by mikethemadbiologist

Say hello to the New England Aquarium’s upside down jellyfish: I think it’s fascinating that the jellyfish pulse, even though they’re not swimming. Very hypnotic.

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Rent Control: It’s About Rents

Posted on February 19, 2012 by mikethemadbiologist

Rent control is one of those things neo-liberal economists, along precious progressive pundits, love to criticize. But what many people seem to forget is that rent control is about controlling rent seeking (manipulating social or political systems to extract others’ … Continue reading →

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Links 2/18/12

Posted on February 18, 2012 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: Updating the age of first NIH R01 award trends: Flatlining Highest Rates Ever Recorded of Multi-Drug-Resistant TB Leak Offers Glimpse of Campaign Against Climate Science Exploring the Sourdoughome A response to one Elsevier employee, and an … Continue reading →

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Your Sea Nettle Moment of Zen

Posted on February 18, 2012 by mikethemadbiologist

From Boston’s New England Aquarium: Very relaxing. Maybe I’ll make it into a screensaver

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Medicine, Movement Conservative Style: It’s Every Bit As Daffy As Altie-Woo

Posted on February 18, 2012 by mikethemadbiologist

We have two medical breakthroughs today, courtesy of conservative Republicans. First, Rick Santorum’s sugar daddy major financial backer has this bit of birth control advice: Asked if he worried that Santorum’s Puritanical views on sex and social issues could hurt … Continue reading →

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Links 2/17/12

Posted on February 17, 2012 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: Death by spider Chris Mooney, evolution, and politics Teaching hospitals decry Medicare’s low safety rankings (based on my experience with antibiotic resistance and medical records, the hospitals have a legitimate point) What Bacteria Do, And How … Continue reading →

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The Republican Party Has Been Opposed to Condom Use for Years: Remember McCain in 2008?

Posted on February 17, 2012 by mikethemadbiologist

If you haven’t heard, Rick Santorum’s sugar daddy major financial backer has this bit of birth control advice: Asked if he worried that Santorum’s Puritanical views on sex and social issues could hurt the candidate in the general election, Friess … Continue reading →

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Heartland Institute Employs Staffer Who Believes “Woman” Is a Pejorative

Posted on February 17, 2012 by mikethemadbiologist

By now, you might have read about the leaked documents from the Heartland Institute, a right wing faith tank that specializes in global warming denialism. As is usually the case with these sorts of situations, you can learn a lot … Continue reading →

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