Monthly Archives: June 2013

Links 6/16/13

Posted on June 16, 2013 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: A statistical problem with “nothing to hide” (great combo of politics and stats) Unpaid internships are a systemic labor exploitation scam- yes, in science labs too. A Sperm Bank for Better Bees: One way to combat … Continue reading →

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So George Washington Was a Bruins Fan

Posted on June 16, 2013 by mikethemadbiologist

Who knew? Observed in Boston’s Public Garden:

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Anyone Know What’s Going On At Arlington and Marlborough?

Posted on June 16, 2013 by mikethemadbiologist

Even though I’ve been deep in grant writing, I’m pretty certain this soon-to-be-activated street light at the corner of Arlington and Marlborough is new: The view from the other side of Arlington street:

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Links 6/15/13

Posted on June 15, 2013 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: Why Theoretical Computer Scientists Aren’t Worried About Privacy Not a complete digital convert What happened when I had my genome sequenced Don’t Take Your Vitamins The genius and the damage done Other: We Already Tried Libertarianism … Continue reading →

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Thunderbird

Posted on June 15, 2013 by mikethemadbiologist

One of the few nice-looking cars the U.S. still makes. Observed on Hereford Street, Back Bay, Boston:

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Contracts, Privacy, and the Cloud

Posted on June 15, 2013 by mikethemadbiologist

Did I mention something about non-negotiable ‘contracts’? Why, yes, I did (boldface mine): When Web surfers sign up for a new online service or download a Web application for their smartphone or tablet, the service typically requires them to click … Continue reading →

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Links 6/14/13

Posted on June 14, 2013 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: U.S. Science Fleet’s Future Is Far from Shipshape First slime mold of the year! Sequester Forces NOAA Satellite Cuts To Save Weather Jobs How Big Is the NSA Police State, Really? Using Metadata to Find Paul … Continue reading →

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Old School Sex Ed

Posted on June 14, 2013 by mikethemadbiologist

Thankfully, they don’t make ’em like this anymore–for a lot of reasons: Stay away ladies….

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The Human Genome Project Is Responsbile for Eleventy Gajillion Dollars of Economic Activity

Posted on June 14, 2013 by mikethemadbiologist

Or something. Nature reports that the estimate of the economic impact of the Human Genome Project has increased–and some people are cranky about that: But economists who were not involved in the study say that its numbers are not credible. … Continue reading →

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Links 6/13/13

Posted on June 13, 2013 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: Speak up and matter This Guy Reinvented the Wheel … by Turning It Into a Cube An aerial view of the problem (superb) Back room science Affirmation Means Employment Other: Southern Conservatives Revive Calhounism—Tyranny of the … Continue reading →

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