Monthly Archives: December 2017

Norway Spruce?

Posted on December 27, 2017 by mikethemadbiologist

I don’t know if this is actually a Norway Spruce, but every year, Norway gives a Christmas tree to the U.S. Observed at Union Station, D.C.:

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Krugman Discovers the Congressional Retirement Plan™

Posted on December 27, 2017 by mikethemadbiologist

Back in 2009, I described the Congressional Retirement Plan™: I think he’s right in that it’s not about the campaign contributions. If their reluctance to support a public option were based solely on the electoral calculus of campaign donations versus … Continue reading →

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Links 12/26/17

Posted on December 26, 2017 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: Magic Leap: Founder of Secretive Start-Up Unveils Mixed-Reality Goggles (interesting points about how we see in 3-D) What Shrinking Fossil-Rich National Monuments Means for Science Investigation of a Salmonella Infection Linked to Rattlesnake Pills (Darwin award … Continue reading →

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Yes, Trump Is A Racist

Posted on December 26, 2017 by mikethemadbiologist

As I’ve noted before, Il Trumpe is just a typical frightened, old, bigoted Fox News viewer. The latest installment (boldface mine): But so many foreigners had flooded into the country since January, he vented to his national security team, that … Continue reading →

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Christmas Links 2017

Posted on December 25, 2017 by mikethemadbiologist

Gut Yontif to the Pontiff, and everyone celebrating the day! Let’s celebrate with some links. Science: D.C.’s War On Rats Goes Digital The Amargosa River Defies the Desert To See the Best Christmas Trees, You’ll Need Scuba Gear The World’s … Continue reading →

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Christmas Trains At USBG

Posted on December 25, 2017 by mikethemadbiologist

Every year the U.S. Botanic Garden has a Christmas train display. This year, the theme is U.S. roadside attractions. Without further delay:

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Links 12/24/17

Posted on December 24, 2017 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: Flu Season Is Here Early. Why Didn’t We See It Coming? Specimen of the Week 321: the Wall of Mice Uncertain Inheritance: Epigenetics and the Poisoning of Michigan A teacher’s reaction to forbidden words The cross-subsidy … Continue reading →

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Crazy Christmas Comes Early (WITH VIDEOS!)

Posted on December 24, 2017 by mikethemadbiologist

In my neighborhood, there’s one house that always has a great Christmas lights display. So, first some stills, and then a video (and a bonus video too!): More below the fold (WITH VIDEO!):

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Links 12/23/17

Posted on December 23, 2017 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: Freelancers Organize to Demand Payment From Beleaguered Nautilus Magazine Bam! A parasitic Aphidius wasp lays her egg in a hapless aphid. The Terrible Truth About Dreidel The College Student Who Decoded the Data Hidden in Inca … Continue reading →

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In Case You Missed It…

Posted on December 23, 2017 by mikethemadbiologist

…a week of Mad Biologist posts: Why This Old Democrat Has Trust Issues With New Democrats Seven Deadly Words At The CDC Snow On Corcoran How To Demobilize Your Base: The Ralph Northam Edition The Difference Between News With A … Continue reading →

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