Category Archives: Biology

Anti-Freedom, not Anti-Gun

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Weerd Beard

Is there any doubt? Yesterday the Boston Public Health Commission voted to ban the use of electronic cigarettes in workplaces, including outdoor areas such as restaurant patios. It says it is simply “clos[ing] a loophole” by “treat[ing] e-cigarettes like tobacco … Continue reading →

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Government Knows Best

Posted on December 3, 2011 by Weerd Beard

Gross story sent to me by Bubblehead Les An official with the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention who was charged with two counts of child molestation and bestiality involving a 6-year-old has returned to work with the agency….Lindsey, … Continue reading →

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SPEEEEED GOAT!

Posted on November 27, 2011 by Weerd Beard

In Wally’s Clubhouse there are several impressive mounts, mostly whitetail bucks, and various local fishes. But the one I was most amused with was the Pronghorn Antelope. Often called “Speed Goats” for their impressive running speed. I told this guy … Continue reading →

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Early Morning Video

Posted on November 24, 2011 by Weerd Beard

Found these videos from ACORN buster James O’Keef Of course here we have a story about Unions attempting to push policy through shopped science, but you can substitute climate change or gun control and things like Climate Gate, or the … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Day: North

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Weerd Beard

Forgive me, I’ve fallen behind reading Jennifer’s wonderful blog this post rang true with me but North’s comment slaps it out of the park. I love my 15 year old. He deserves my love. If I go back in time … Continue reading →

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My Dark Past

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Weerd Beard

I went to school for Marine Biology, and until I switched to the pharma industry I made the bulk of my bread for the National Marine Fisheries Association (NMFS, a division of NOAA). It was decent money, I met some … Continue reading →

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Morning LOL

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Weerd Beard

Got a Kick out of this one. You should too! (Crap no Embedding…Click here, its short!) BTW can strait dudes be “Bears” too? Seems unfair for the gay guys to have ALL the fun!

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Neighborhood Zoology

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Weerd Beard

Saw this guy on my street today! Crappy cellphone picture that I cropped down. As far as I can tell from markings and beak size it was a Peregrine Falcon, and when this guy flew off, another came out of … Continue reading →

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This is More Like It

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Weerd Beard

When I talk about my work as a Federal Fisheries Observer people often Mention “Deadliest Catch” and ask if that’s what it was like. Kinda, but not really. Turns out “Lobstermen” (not sure about its “Sequel” “Lobster Wars” is on) … Continue reading →

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“Fat Tax”

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Weerd Beard

So was talking to the wife this morning: Her: “They have a ‘fat tax’ in Hungary.” Me: “Yeah they’re Hungry!” *Rimshot* (NICE ONE Weer’d Beard!) *High Five*! But yeah: In an effort to address rising obesity rates and health care … Continue reading →

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