Monthly Archives: June 2012

Links 6/3/12

Posted on June 3, 2012 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: Reaching Out: Why are scientists trapped in the ivory tower and what can be done to escape? Do Dogs Feel Guilty? (I think the confounding factor here to what extent dogs think in an immediate sense; … Continue reading →

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Beacon Hill Art Walk

Posted on June 3, 2012 by mikethemadbiologist

For those of you in Boston today, the Beacon Hill Art Walk is taking place from noon to 6pm. Not only is there art, but various music groups show up and play, including a klezmer band. And it’s always a … Continue reading →

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Childhood Poverty: The Shame of the U.S.

Posted on June 3, 2012 by mikethemadbiologist

Miles Corak draws our attention to the UNICEF Innocenti Report Card on childhood poverty in developed nations (pdf). It probably isn’t surprising that the U.S. does horribly: Keep in mind these are families that earn under $25,000 per year. They … Continue reading →

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Links 6/2/12

Posted on June 2, 2012 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: Chagas Disease: Poverty, Immigration, and the ‘New HIV/AIDS’ I see “They Saw a Protest” Richard Dawkins, Edward O. Wilson, and the Consensus of the Many Tough Love II: 25 tips for early-career scientists Beverage industry is … Continue reading →

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Here’s a Good Way to Make Science Part of the Political Discourse

Posted on June 2, 2012 by mikethemadbiologist

Instead of bemoaning how scientific issues are never raised except superficially, I humbly suggest we barge in and shove various issues, both large and small, onto the agenda. One smaller issue is open access for federally-funded research. So go here, … Continue reading →

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What Is the Catholic Church’s Long Game?

Posted on June 2, 2012 by mikethemadbiologist

So the Catholic Church hierarchy in the U.S. has announced that in late June they will begin “A Fortnight of Freedom“, which seems to primarily revolve around the anger at being unable to force their non-Catholic employees of Catholic organizations … Continue reading →

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Links 6/1/12

Posted on June 1, 2012 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: Stubborn Infection, Spread by Insects, Is Called ‘The New AIDS of the Americas’ Marine Life Flourishes Beneath Off-Shore Wind Turbines Making More Scientists Learning the language of cancer cell metabolism The threat to global health from … Continue reading →

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“Wee Shall Be As a Citty on a Hill”

Posted on June 1, 2012 by mikethemadbiologist

Observed at the Spruce street entrance to the Boston Common: Text: For wee must consider that wee shall be as a citty on a hill. The eies of all people are uppon us soe that if wee shall deale falsely … Continue reading →

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But Teachers Unions Are the Problem? No Good Deed Goes Unpunished

Posted on June 1, 2012 by mikethemadbiologist

So a middle-aged guy decides to do the honorable and decent thing by becoming a teacher of special education students in New York. And then this happens: But in September 2011, school administrators placed uncertified teachers — and a conga … Continue reading →

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