Monthly Archives: May 2015

Advice

Posted on May 15, 2015 by mikethemadbiologist

Observed at the corner of 15th and T Streets, Shaw, D.C.:

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When The Law Is Viewed As Unjust, Running From It Is A Rational Behavior

Posted on May 15, 2015 by mikethemadbiologist

Regarding the killing of Freddie Gray in Baltimore, I noted: If you believe that the justice system is not just, then the decision to obey law enforcement simply becomes a cost-benefit analysis decision, not a moral or ethical one: running … Continue reading →

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Links 5/14/15

Posted on May 14, 2015 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: After Nearly Claiming His Life, Ebola Lurked in a Doctor’s Eye Why doesn’t Science publish important methods info prominently? Some depressing NSF DEB stats New Loki Microbe is Closest Relative to All Complex Life Measles Vaccine … Continue reading →

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Indifference

Posted on May 14, 2015 by mikethemadbiologist

Observed on U Street, between 14th and 15th, D.C.:

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The Unasked Question About Sen. Warren’s Opposition To The TPP

Posted on May 14, 2015 by mikethemadbiologist

President Obama’s recent mansplaining to Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren about the TPP reeks of desperation: if there is one lawyer in the Senate with the brains to understand the Trans-Pacific Partnership (‘TPP) trade agreement, it would be Warren, even under … Continue reading →

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Links 5/13/15

Posted on May 13, 2015 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: House panel holds hearing on ‘politically driven science’—sans scientists The Pseudoscience of Beauty Products: Why the dubious claims of so many skin-care companies go unquestioned and untested (the last couple of paragraphs are awesome) A Flu … Continue reading →

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De Swann

Posted on May 13, 2015 by mikethemadbiologist

Observed at the corner of 18th and Swann Streets, Adams Morgan, D.C.:

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Wyoming’s War on Microbiology

Posted on May 13, 2015 by mikethemadbiologist

Well, they’re not calling it that, but this Wyoming law is definitely not going to make our water cleaner, or stop the spread of antibiotic resistance genes (boldface mine): …the new law makes it a crime to gather data about … Continue reading →

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Links 5/12/15

Posted on May 12, 2015 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: The Homeless Scientist Who Tried to Prove Selflessness Doesn’t Exist Pint-sized DNA sequencer impresses first users: Portable device offers on-the-spot data to fight disease, catalogue species and more How Republican presidential candidates are getting away with … Continue reading →

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Bull Something

Posted on May 12, 2015 by mikethemadbiologist

Not sure what this is on 15th Street, between Corcoran and R, Dupont Circle, D.C.: Head (?) on:

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