Monthly Archives: June 2013

Links 6/2/13

Posted on June 2, 2013 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: To Prevent MRSA In Hospitals, Don’t Prevent Only MRSA No, Mermaids Do Not Exist Giant, fluorescent pink slugs found living atop a mountain in Australia Genetic Variants Linked to Educational Attainment What Does the Bladderwort Genome … Continue reading →

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Open Art Studios in South Boston

Posted on June 2, 2013 by mikethemadbiologist

This seems interesting if you like the arts: Every spring, the artists and craftspeople of South Boston open their doors to share their work and their studios with the public. The Distillery is a beautiful mid-nineteenth century converted rum distillery … Continue reading →

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Lies, Damn Lies, and Charter Schools: Charter Chicannery in the Commonwealth

Posted on June 2, 2013 by mikethemadbiologist

One of the most despicable tactics of education ‘reformers’ is their willingness to game the numbers in support of their desired outcome–more charter schools and weaker teachers unions. One tactic is to claim better outcomes than regular public schools, even … Continue reading →

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What Is the City…

Posted on June 1, 2013 by mikethemadbiologist

…but the people? We bring you the Municipal Office Building, Denver, CO:

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Links 6/1/13

Posted on June 1, 2013 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: Girl Computers Flesh Eating Sponges? Insect Carl Sagan and science communication Big Cats Playing in Boxes Reminds Us That Cats Are the Fucking Coolest Bill Would Shift NOAA Resources from Climate Research Other: Belief Is the … Continue reading →

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Crazy White People Names

Posted on June 1, 2013 by mikethemadbiologist

A while ago, I wrote about one of the odder monuments on the Boston Common, which is dedicated to the Oneida football team (undefeated from 1862 to 1865, though the Civil War might have had something to do with that … Continue reading →

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