Unqualified Offerings

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Wolves ain’t shit.
Though I don’t think the Hungarian scientists’ assertion that domestic dogs’ greater propensity to learn from humans makes them “smarter” than wolves is entirely fair: I bet domestic dogs suck at […]

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Following up Thoreau’s piece below: The hot rumor is that Sara Palin is resigning in advance of federal indictments in what Alaskans are calling “Housegate.” That still leaves the question […]

By Thoreau
It takes some mix of guts and stupidity to quit your job in this economy, but Sarah Palin has resigned.  I wasn’t following any of the latest news surrounding her, but I was vaguely aware that Andrew Sullivan is still obsessed about something or other.  Andrew, did you hound that poor woman into unemployment?  […]

By Thoreau
Haven’t had much science blogging in a while, so I bring you this:  Argentine ants control large territories on 6 continents and have a peace treaty amongst themselves, ensuring their global dominance without a descent into civil war.
I, for one, welcome our new insect overlords.

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I think we all need to watch a video of Panda the Miniature Assistance-Horse:

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Sunday’s text is from Karen Pryor:
I have heard professors of behavioral science, who should revere positive reinforcement, boasting about how tough they make life for their graduate students. As if that would help them learn better. Oh, […]

By Thoreau
Farah Fawcett, Michael Jackson, and now infomercial pitchman Billy Mays.
Somewhere right now, the Sham Wow guy is looking at the job openings with a grin on his face.

By Thoreau
The university is likely to give us all a “furlough”, in which our work is allegedly cut by 10% and so our pay is cut commensurately. There are logistical issues here (eliminating 10% of class sessions poses an obvious problem for accreditation), so they’re searching for some way to decrease our workload. […]

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I think what Tyler Cowen implies is correct. To get meaningful cost control and expanded coverage and high-quality care means expanding the pool of people allowed to perform medical services (and get paid for them). Some […]