Monthly Archives: September 2013

Chuck Todd Sort of Has a Point: Republicans Get to Have It Both Ways

Posted on September 24, 2013 by mikethemadbiologist

Last week, MSNBC political reporter Chuck Todd made some utterances about how it’s not his job to critique falsehoods about Obamacare, but, instead, it’s the president’s job to criticize Republicans–at which point, Todd will dutifully regurgitate the administration talking points. … Continue reading →

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Links 9/23/13

Posted on September 23, 2013 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: After the Devil, the Deluge Dr. Donald Low, public face of Toronto SARS crisis, dies The Arsenic in Our Drinking Water De-discovering pathogens: Viral contamination strikes again Antibiotic Overuse: Why We Don’t Care Other: Education and … Continue reading →

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Words to Live By

Posted on September 23, 2013 by mikethemadbiologist

Observed on Marlborough Street, Back Bay, Boston:

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My Tenative Boston Mayoral Endorsement

Posted on September 23, 2013 by mikethemadbiologist

Which, as is the case with all of my political endorsements, probably only influences my vote (and I’ve been known to change my mind). For those who don’t know, Boston is having a mayoral primary tomorrow to winnow the field … Continue reading →

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Links 9/22/13

Posted on September 22, 2013 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: Remember the “alternatives” (excellent) MRSA rates continue to decline, but not in the community Sorry Attenborough, humans still evolve by natural selection Copper Bracelets and Magnetic Wrist Straps for Rheumatoid Arthritis – Analgesic and Anti-Inflammatory Effects: … Continue reading →

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Self-Descriptive

Posted on September 22, 2013 by mikethemadbiologist

Observed in Cambridge, MA:

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Political Symbolism Versus Political Nihilism

Posted on September 22, 2013 by mikethemadbiologist

Like most people in the Coalition of the Sane, I’m frustrated by the forty-second (I think) Republican attempt to repeal Obamacare. Jokes about the definition of insanity (or hell) aside, Republicans have to know that they’re not going to win … Continue reading →

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Links 9/21/13

Posted on September 21, 2013 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: Having a job outside STEM is not evidence of good STEM training (must-read) Excessive Supply, Uncertain Demand The Pinacate Beetle is Not Afraid of You Why Debunk Climate Change Deniers? Really? Nature put the #HeLa genome … Continue reading →

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Scootering on the MBTA: A Very Intersting Mass Transit Option

Posted on September 21, 2013 by mikethemadbiologist

Observed at Park Street Station: Maybe it was going in for repairs?

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Krugman Reminds Us of That Which Very Serious People Shall Not Discuss

Posted on September 21, 2013 by mikethemadbiologist

The Krugman (boldface mine): No, this story is all about the G.O.P. First came the southern strategy, in which the Republican elite cynically exploited racial backlash to promote economic goals, mainly low taxes for rich people and deregulation. Over time, … Continue reading →

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