Monthly Archives: December 2012

Links 12/31/12

Posted on December 31, 2012 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: Cathy O’Neil: Why Nate Silver is Not Just Wrong, but Maliciously Wrong (must-read) Disturbing Employment Trends in NSF Doctorate Recipient Report Defending Collections The Prozac Yogurt Effect: How Hype Can Affect the Future of Science Great … Continue reading →

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The Top 52 Mad Biologist Posts (in Base 4, So It’s Not That Many)

Posted on December 31, 2012 by mikethemadbiologist

Here are what you, dear readers, liked the best in 2012: 1. Something to Remember When You Hear the Heritage Foundation and Other Conservative Faith-Tanks Discuss Our Fiscal Crisis 2. The Economics PhD Job Market As a Reality-Distortion Field: STEM … Continue reading →

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About Arming Teachers: Be Careful What You Wish For

Posted on December 31, 2012 by mikethemadbiologist

I’m looking at you, Wisconsin governor Scott Walker. But first, some background. Many, many moons ago, back when I toddled around the Northeast underground music scene, there was a somewhat tongue-in-cheek t-shirt that made the rounds. It had a homeless … Continue reading →

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Links 12/30/12

Posted on December 30, 2012 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: How The Odd Couple’s Jack Klugman Helped Create The Biotech Industry An Alternative “Truth” About Flu Shots The Fossils Say “What?” (A certified Joe Eaton Rant) A New Focus on the ‘Post’ in Post-Traumatic Stress Livestock … Continue reading →

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Back Bay Evening in Snow

Posted on December 30, 2012 by mikethemadbiologist

From last night’s snow non-storm. When the Christmas lights go up, I’ve always thought this is the nicest-looking house in Back Bay, perhaps all of Boston (Commonwealth Ave.): More Comm. Ave: Comm. Ave., between Arlington and Berkeley Streets: Comm. Ave, … Continue reading →

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Why Keynesian Krugman-Style Is Not Well Understood

Posted on December 30, 2012 by mikethemadbiologist

Paul Krugman a while ago lamented that nobody understands Keynesian economics: Let’s be realistic: the public doesn’t get Keynesian economics. The president could use the bully pulpit to try and change that, and I’ve been urging him to do that. … Continue reading →

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Links 12/29/12

Posted on December 29, 2012 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: Bark Lice Are Ruining Christmas Napoleon Wasn’t Defeated by the Russians: Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture gives too much credit to cannons. How Intelligent is IQ? Small, Small World Another just-so story, this time about fists. Other: Hatred … Continue reading →

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Jon Swift Memorial Roundup 2012

Posted on December 29, 2012 by mikethemadbiologist

Those of you who are aware of all internet traditions will remember the late Jon Swift who wrote some devastating satire in his role as a “reasonable conservative.” His reviews of “Books I Have Not Read” is a classic. So … Continue reading →

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Yes, Obama and Many Democrats Are Rockefeller Republicans

Posted on December 29, 2012 by mikethemadbiologist

I write that often, but so says conservative economist Bruce Bartlett (boldface mine): The dirty secret is that Obama simply isn’t very liberal, nor is the Democratic Party any more. Certainly, the center of the party today is far to … Continue reading →

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Links 12/28/12

Posted on December 28, 2012 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: TB’s Global Resurgence Amplifies U.S. Risk GOPsters Fighting The War On Science Have Blood On Their Hands Dengue, aka “Breakbone Fever,” Is Back: The vicious virus has re-established itself in the South, and mosquitoes are carrying … Continue reading →

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