Monthly Archives: May 2013

Boston Is Addling the Geese

Posted on May 28, 2013 by mikethemadbiologist

An ongoing, albeit minor problem (very minor) in Boston is the goose infestation. Actually, it’s not the geese, it’s the 1.5 lbs of goose shit that an adult goose produces daily. By June or July, many public places, including the … Continue reading →

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This Is What (1 – Our High Percentage of Students on Financial Aid) Means

Posted on May 28, 2013 by mikethemadbiologist

A couple of recent posts about the overrepresentation of wealthy students at top colleges and universities have been traveling hither and yon across the internets. While I’m happy that this problem is finally getting the exposure it deserves, it really … Continue reading →

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Links 5/27/13

Posted on May 27, 2013 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: Less valid complaints about not getting a tenure-track faculty position Budget Cuts Endanger Agency That Saved Countless Lives in Oklahoma Off the beaten (tenure) track – Mark Hahnel Why Jolie’s cancer test costs so much (the … Continue reading →

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In Memoriam

Posted on May 27, 2013 by mikethemadbiologist

One flag for each resident of Massachusetts who died in war from the Civil War on (Boston Common): On Commonwealth Ave., a smaller memorial:

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Lies, Damn Lies, and Nashville’s Charter Schools

Posted on May 27, 2013 by mikethemadbiologist

Previously, we’ve discussed how Boston‘s, New York City‘s and the Bay Area‘s charter schools have cheated on their test scores: right before the end of the year tests, problem students are expelled and sent to regular public schools, which results … Continue reading →

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Links 5/26/13

Posted on May 26, 2013 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: All lobsters are mortal Women Struggle with Monogamy More Than Men (But hunters and gatherers! Or something.) The Obesity Apologists Journosplaining 101 The algorithms don’t lie, but people may err Other: In Praise of Barbara Lee: … Continue reading →

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Some Good Citizen Science: Calbug

Posted on May 26, 2013 by mikethemadbiologist

Calbug, which attempts to harness the general public to improve nine Californian insect and spider collections, came across the transom: Calbug is an effort to digitize terrestrial arthropod-specimen records with a focus on California. The project represents a collaboration among … Continue reading →

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A Minor Question About the Educational Aftermath of Hurricane Sandy (and a Natural Experiment)

Posted on May 26, 2013 by mikethemadbiologist

Some of the quiet casualties of Hurricane Sandy are students, since, in New York City, many schools were used as shelters after people’s homes were destroyed (they were also used as emergency overflow for the chronic homeless). Even after schools … Continue reading →

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Links 5/25/13

Posted on May 25, 2013 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: Genetic Testing For Women: When DNA Screenings Lead To Devastating Mistakes Research on Microbes Points To New Tools for Conservation NSF Says No to Legislator Seeking Reviewer Comments Cold fusion reactor independently verified, has 10,000 times … Continue reading →

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Boston Penny Savings Bank

Posted on May 25, 2013 by mikethemadbiologist

I’m not sure I like what they’ve done with the place, but at least it wasn’t torn down. Observed in the South End, Boston:

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