Monthly Archives: March 2016

Nicholas Kristof And The ‘Middle Class’

Posted on March 28, 2016 by mikethemadbiologist

In a confessional op-ed about why he and others in the media missed the Trump phenomenon, Nicholas Kristof writes this howler (boldface mine): We failed to take Trump seriously because of a third media failing: We were largely oblivious to … Continue reading →

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Links 3/27/16

Posted on March 27, 2016 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: Altruistic tortoises Yes, there’s really a National Parasite Collection, and it’s getting a new life at the Smithsonian (good graphic here) This Galapagos island — named Darwin — will now anchor a vast new marine reserve … Continue reading →

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We Are A Chickensh-t Nation

Posted on March 27, 2016 by mikethemadbiologist

In a very interesting article by Philip Bump arguing that the Clinton-Sanders race is very close, this graphic was interesting: If we assume that roughly 30 percent are either Democrats or Republicans, with independents comprising the remaining forty percent of … Continue reading →

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Links 3/26/16

Posted on March 26, 2016 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: Neil deGrasse Tyson: pedantry in space Elizabethkingia anophelis For Teachers, Access To The Scientific Literature is Priceless Observation as an essential ecology skill Cold Enough for Ya? Other: Montclair Still Feels Strife From School Tests Posted … Continue reading →

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The Science Against Selfies

Posted on March 26, 2016 by mikethemadbiologist

Or at least the natural history thereof. From the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (boldface mine): Since 1980, bison have injured more pedestrian visitors to Yellowstone National Park (Yellowstone) than any other animal (1). After the occurrence of 33 … Continue reading →

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Links 3/25/16

Posted on March 25, 2016 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: How Cambridge became the life sciences capital 12 Bizarre Frogs for World Frog Day In the CRISPR patent fight, the Broad Institute gains edge in early rulings What Good Is a Library Full of Dead Plants? … Continue reading →

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Don?

Posted on March 25, 2016 by mikethemadbiologist

Observed on 15th Street NW, between S and Swann, Dupont Circle, D.C.:

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Minority Leader Pelosi Is Making The Wrong Deficit Argument

Posted on March 25, 2016 by mikethemadbiologist

As best as I can tell, most moderate and farther left economists still think we need some deficit spending: the economy is still too far below capacity, wages are stalled, and unemployment could be lower (while inflation isn’t a concern … Continue reading →

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Links 3/24/16

Posted on March 24, 2016 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: Clinton and top Democrats demand Congress approve Zika funds Obama’s Supreme Court nominee has a history of siding with health agencies ED vs. LOGICAL FALLACIES, PART 23: PROSECUTOR’S FALLACY The surprising reason Hollywood gets birds all … Continue reading →

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The Breathtaking Cynicism–And Greed–of North Carolina’s Anti-LGBT Law

Posted on March 24, 2016 by mikethemadbiologist

If you haven’t heard by now, North Carolina passed a horrific law, overriding the ability of local governments to pass LGBT protection laws–with an emphasis on the “T”. Note the part I’ve emphasized: HB 2, which passed in a special … Continue reading →

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