Monthly Archives: March 2013

The Economic Crisis That Shall Not Be Named

Posted on March 25, 2013 by mikethemadbiologist

Thankfully, Kenneth Thomas decides to do so (boldface mine): You read it here first: Real wages fell 0.2% in 2012, down from $295.49 (1982-84 dollars) to $294.83 per week, according to the 2013 Economic Report of the President. Thus, a … Continue reading →

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The Folly of Long-Term Projections (Still the Punditiest Pundit EVAH!)

Posted on March 25, 2013 by mikethemadbiologist

For reasons I don’t understand, pundits are finally starting to realize that most-long term economic projections are ridiculous–and, yes, we were out in front of the curve on this. While this is wonky, it really does matter: politicians use these … Continue reading →

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Links 3/24/13

Posted on March 24, 2013 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: Guest Post: Data Mining and Visualization: Bed Bug Edition Oregon releases official homebirth death rates, and they are hideous Ten things than can sink a grant proposal: Advice for a young psychologist Superman Explains Why He … Continue reading →

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Matchbox

Posted on March 24, 2013 by mikethemadbiologist

Observed on Marlborough Street, Back Bay. VROOM! VROOM!

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The Writing on the Wall for the Estate Tax

Posted on March 24, 2013 by mikethemadbiologist

In a vote late Friday evening, the Senate passed an amendment that called for the Senate “To repeal or reduce the estate tax, but only if done in a fiscally responsible way.” At this point, this is a largely symbolic … Continue reading →

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Links 3/23/13

Posted on March 23, 2013 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: VARIATIONS IN A MINOR KEY: SOME THOUGHTS ON PRENATAL TESTING IN AN ERA OF WHOLE GENOME SEQUENCING A Pee Shanty I Thought I Was Too Smart for Schizophrenia Lost Sleep Can Lead to Weight Gain Planning … Continue reading →

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Epaulets

Posted on March 23, 2013 by mikethemadbiologist

Observed on Commonwealth Avenue, Back Bay:

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One More Damn Thing That Needs Fixing: The Storm Tracking Edition

Posted on March 23, 2013 by mikethemadbiologist

Well, this little story about the ongoing decay of U.S. infrastructure is discouraging (boldface mine): Computing power gives Europeans a commanding advantage when it comes to weather forecasting and storm tracking, but the new head of the National Weather Service … Continue reading →

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Links 3/22/13

Posted on March 22, 2013 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: From idea to science: Knowing when you’ve got a good idea Misconceptions about Random Genetic Drift Slaughter of the African Elephants Cloning Woolly Mammoths: It’s the Ecology, Stupid The alternative “what it takes to be a … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Day: Concentrating the Mind

Posted on March 22, 2013 by mikethemadbiologist

Charles Pierce: The eagerness of smart young people to join in the circle jerk back in 2002 and 2003 was one of the more disillusioning aspects of the whole business — and not a bad argument for reinstating the military … Continue reading →

Posted in Basic Human Decency, Ethics, Fucking Morons, Iraq | 2 Comments