Monthly Archives: October 2017

Democrats Do Need To Nationalize Elections

Posted on October 24, 2017 by mikethemadbiologist

Though I’m not sure the execution here was entirely flawless (boldface mine): NISKAYUNA — A Democratic Committee campaign mailer prompted a swift and firm response Monday from Republican town supervisor candidate Yasmine Syed… The mailer features pictures of nationally recognized … Continue reading →

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Links 10/23/17

Posted on October 23, 2017 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: Trump has taken longer to name a science adviser than any modern president Why I Get The Flu Vaccine Every Year Why Has the E.P.A. Shifted on Toxic Chemicals? An Industry Insider Helps Call the Shots … Continue reading →

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Corner Cornucopia

Posted on October 23, 2017 by mikethemadbiologist

Observed at the corner of 31st and N NW, Georgetown, D.C.:

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We Dodged A Bullet With Former HHS Secretary Price

Posted on October 23, 2017 by mikethemadbiologist

Admittedly, it’s not Tom Price, but his wife and Georgia lawmaker Betty Price (boldface mine): State Rep. Betty Price, a Republican from Roswell, suggested quarantining people living with HIV during a House study committee meeting addressing the barriers HIV-positive people … Continue reading →

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Links 10/22/17

Posted on October 22, 2017 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: How to save the planet with bacteria poop How a Quarter of Cow DNA Came From Reptiles Psychologists are facing consequences for helping with torture. It’s not enough. How Domestication Ruined Dogs’ Pack Instincts Facing Public … Continue reading →

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Stop Rehabilitating George W. Bush

Posted on October 22, 2017 by mikethemadbiologist

Last week, Little Lord Pontchartrain SLAMMED! NAILED! EVISCERATED! DISEMBOWLED! Il Trumpe. Could what passes for the kinda left stop slobbering over him? He was an awful president. Not only was his presidency the only time I have ever worried about … Continue reading →

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Links 10/21/17

Posted on October 21, 2017 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: Warning of ‘ecological Armageddon’ after dramatic plunge in insect numbers What is sleep, even? I once tried to cheat sleep, and for a year I succeeded Former Head of Energy, Environment at ALEC, Todd Wynn, Hired … Continue reading →

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In Case You Missed It…

Posted on October 21, 2017 by mikethemadbiologist

…a week of Mad Biologist links: Metro’s Problems Will Not Be Solved With Less Democracy If You Care About Open Data, Then Il Trumpe’s NOAA Nominee Is Disturbing One Way Sunflower Puerto Rico And Power Big Buggy How Much Ruin … Continue reading →

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Links 10/20/17

Posted on October 20, 2017 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: Follow up to Study Section An ace in the hole for DNA sequencing (still doesn’t seem accurate enough for SNP calls; hope it will be soon!) In Early Results, Shorter Treatment for Tuberculosis Proves Effective From … Continue reading →

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We Can’t Understand The Urban Housing Shortage Without Recognizing The Office Surplus

Posted on October 20, 2017 by mikethemadbiologist

This is something cities are going to have to grapple with (boldface mine): DC has around 14.1 million square feet of vacant office space, and 8.2 million square feet of it is in the downtown area. That’s equivalent to more … Continue reading →

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