Monthly Archives: August 2015

The Ripple Effects of Mass Transit

Posted on August 8, 2015 by mikethemadbiologist

One of the thing many drivers don’t seem to realize about mass transit is that it removes traffic from their commutes. That’s not conjecture: our infrastructure sucks so much, there are often major problems, which function as ‘natural experiments.’ Thursday … Continue reading →

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Links 8/7/15

Posted on August 7, 2015 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: Next Generation Science Standards Get Mixed Reviews From Genetics Experts (original journal article here) Did Ebola emerge in West Africa by a policy-driven phase change in agroecology? Why doesn’t Boston have a better zoo? (like most … Continue reading →

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Thoughts About Last Night’s GOP ‘Debate’

Posted on August 7, 2015 by mikethemadbiologist

Three serious thoughts, then some tweets: 1) The debate represents the triumph of Palinism. 2) Trump didn’t beclown himself, or no more than anyone else. 3) Walker comes out of this looking very weak. Onto the tweets (by yours truly): … Continue reading →

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‘Policiteering’: A Failure of Democracy

Posted on August 7, 2015 by mikethemadbiologist

I’ll flesh this out below, but I doubt if these policies were put up to a referendum–or even just an open discussion–they would be approved (boldface mine): But maybe the question to ask is: Why did Scott run? The answer … Continue reading →

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Links 8/6/15

Posted on August 6, 2015 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: These Scientists Think Genetically Modified Rice Can Help Solve the Climate Crisis Can we reverse the ageing process by putting young blood into older people? CDC’s Plan To Reduce Superbug Infections Is Wishful Thinking (it’s a … Continue reading →

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Fancy Shoes

Posted on August 6, 2015 by mikethemadbiologist

Observed on Q Street, Georgetown, D.C.:

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Understanding the Limitations of Your Data: At-Risk Versus Low-Income

Posted on August 6, 2015 by mikethemadbiologist

A while ago, I described how decisions about how to treat your data can have significant effects on your results–effects that can be as profound as, if not greater than, p-value tweaking. So a preliminary analysis of the effects of … Continue reading →

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Links 8/5/15

Posted on August 5, 2015 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: The folly of expecting institutionalized funding Scientists call for ban on live salamander imports to US to stop skin-eating disease 40 Per Cent of NYC High Schools Do Not Offer Advanced Math and Science Courses How … Continue reading →

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The Privatization Scam Rolls On: The IRS Edition

Posted on August 5, 2015 by mikethemadbiologist

File this under ‘those who forget history are condemned to repeat it’ (boldface mine): Tucked into a dusty corner of the Senate’s Highway Trust Fund bill — legislation that must pass before the fund runs dry on July 31 — … Continue reading →

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Dear NYT: When the GOP Is Your Assignment Editor, You Miss Real Stories

Posted on August 5, 2015 by mikethemadbiologist

Last week, much of the political bloggysphere was ranting about discussing the NY Times’ erroneous reporting which claimed Hillary Clinton was the subject of a request for a criminal inquiry into her email practices while she was secretary of state … Continue reading →

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