Category Archives: Biology

Whittle On Beta Males

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Weerd Beard

I would go a step further. A “Beta Male” type is the LAST person you want packed in a micro-environment with you. Bill essentially says it, but doesn’t expand on it. What is it that makes an “Alpha” vs. a … Continue reading →

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Oh Hells Yeah! BABY GEESE!

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Weerd Beard

When Bluesun made my banner he had NO idea of my LOVE for baby waterfowl. Yeah, they’re awesome. Sadly I didn’t have my good camera when I went for a walk today, so you have this crappy shot. It does … Continue reading →

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Lobster Wars

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Weerd Beard

Growing up in Maine its often talked about how lobstermen are NOT to be messed with. I remember at an early age finding a lobster buoy on the beach, and my mother telling me not to play with it. You … Continue reading →

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“Progress”

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Weerd Beard

This is why there will ALWAYS be quotes around the political use of the word “Progressive” Also let’s be fair, plastic bags have almost zero environmental impact except cosmetic. Also we re-use our plastic grocery bags. They’re good for storage, … Continue reading →

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Bill Gets His Deep Thoughts On

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Weerd Beard

Wow, worth a watch! and he talks about this. My head a little past the halfway point, and I still wonder if it isn’t just intellectual masturbation.

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Hells Yeah!

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Weerd Beard

After three mice, at about an hour per mouse (!!) I finally got a carotid atery cannula threadded! And the damn thing worked too! Pretty amazing given that I was fried after number two blead out on the table….

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Morning

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Weerd Beard

So begins day three of the surgury course. Amusing things learned: -Our instructor (who has a noticeable accent) taught us the “French Canadian Method” of cardiac puncture. Yeah, I’ll need to mess around with that some. -My surgery skills have … Continue reading →

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All Checked In

Posted on April 29, 2012 by Weerd Beard

Just finished dinner and meeting the other folks who are taking the course. Another good group, and it should be a lot of fun. Also a little bit of politics came up…yeah I’m the only conservative. Well just thought I’d … Continue reading →

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Light Blogging Ahead

Posted on April 29, 2012 by Weerd Beard

Man seems like I’ve been traveling a LOT recently. I have no idea how Old NFO does it! So I’m up in Maine, and will be headed north to one of the world-famous mouse labs for a week of surgery … Continue reading →

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“Gun Death” Killer Swan

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Weerd Beard

Seriously Swans have a seemingly placid demeanor, and their monogamous mating habits have long made them a symbol of lasting love. But the creatures — generally snowy white, with long graceful necks and a black “mask” around their eyes — … Continue reading →

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