January 2012
5 posts
Kusko_UG: Wow, the newly-renamed Donlin Gold is... →
Kusko_UG: Wow, the newly-renamed Donlin Gold is going ALL OUT with
the PR cash lately. Throwing sponsor money EVERYWHERE. Can $$$ >
logic and science?
State human rights commission workers need... →
A legislative audit concluded that the Alaska State Commission on
Human Rights is not investigating complaints in a timely manner and
that there are other shortcomings in the operation, one of whi…
“Alaskan salmon ranches and interception fisheries are damaging B.C.’s wild...”
– B.C.’s wild salmon threatened by Alaskan practices - conservation groups
“There is a final context for this act in which we are all responsible, all...”
– We’re all guilty of dehumanizing the enemy - The Washington Post
“The paradise the 49 permanent residents have inherited is a flawed one. Governor...”
– Flaws in Grey’s Garden of Eden - National - NZ Herald News
The problem with transforming habitats.
December 2011
2 posts
Rapid Rise in Arctic Methane Shocks Scientists:...
Rapid
Rise in Arctic Methane Shocks Scientists
from the New Zealand Herald
Dramatic and unprecedented plumes of methane—a greenhouse gas 20
times more potent than carbon dioxide—have been seen bubbling to the
surface of the Arctic Ocean by scientists undertaking an extensive
survey of the region.
The scale and volume of the methane release has astonished the head
of...
Alaska--US Plans Its First Megadam in 40 Years:...
US
Plans Its First Megadam in 40 Years
from New Scientist
It reads like a fairy tale from the brothers Grimm: a giant US state
is planning a giant hydroelectric dam that could flood a tiny shrew
out of its idyllic home.
Later this month, Alaskan authorities will file plans in Washington
DC for a 213-metre megadam on one of the country’s last remaining
wild rivers: the Susitna. If...
Canada kept detection of salmon virus secret
November 2011
5 posts
“The inspector general’s paper states that residents “no longer...”
– Bypass mail needs big changes, inspector general says: Rural Alaska | Alaska news at adn.com
Unfortunately, it acts as a source of soda pop and candy for schools to sell. It does offer fresher produce and eggs, but not cheaper and not a great proportion of freight. It is a way to buy washers and...
“The Legislature, which required less transparency of itself than the executive...”
– Can Pa. restore the pride? - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Further Tests Fail to Detect Salmon Virus: Science... →
from Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society
Today’s Headlines - November 10, 2011
Further
Tests Fail to Detect Salmon Virus
from the New York Times (Registration Required)
SEATTLE
Study: Japan Nuke Radiation Higher Than Estimated:... →
Study:
Japan Nuke Radiation Higher Than Estimated
from the (New Bern, N.C.) Sun Journal
NEW YORK (Associated Press)
October 2011
16 posts
“But librarians are more than book finders, shelf arrangers, computer technicians...”
– California must value librarians; libraries can’t run themselves - latimes.com
Routine HPV Vaccine Recommended for Boys: Science...
Routine
HPV Vaccine Recommended for Boys
from the Los Angeles Times (Registration Required)
A vaccine that protects against the sexually transmitted human
papillomavirus should be routinely given to boys ages 11 and 12 to
prevent anal cancer, a government advisory committee has decided.
Though many parents may not wish to contemplate the future sex lives
of their pre-adolescent children,...
Culprit Behind Bat Scourge Confirmed: Science in...
from Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society
Today’s Headlines - October 27, 2011
Culprit
Behind Bat Scourge Confirmed
from Nature News
Researchers have confirmed that a recently identified fungus is
responsible for white-nose syndrome, a deadly disease that is
sweeping through bat colonies in eastern North America.
The fungus, Geomyces destructans, infects the skin of hibernating...
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“‘Dance Diva’ Mary Ann Sundown dead at 93 A Yup’ik...”
– Alaska News, Jobs and Advertising from the Anchorage Daily News | Anchorage, Mat-Su Valley, Kenai Peninsula
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Ship had more sharks than thought (VIDEO) →
[Superlative thought]
Infectious salmon anemia ProMED Digest V2011 #490
Sorry, dear readers, but the links sent within email postings don’t seem to be active. I will remedy. mpb
Date: Wed, 19 Oct 2011 02:53:31 -0400 (EDT)
From: ProMED-mail
Subject: PRO/AH> Infectious salmon anemia - Canada: (BC) Pacific, 1st rep
INFECTIOUS SALMON ANEMIA - CANADA: (BRITISH COLUMBIA) PACIFIC,...
seal, walrus die-off ProMED Digest V2011 #488
Additional epi information. I had also suggested to look at distemper
which affects English seals, too.
Date: Mon, 17 Oct 2011 14:29:04 -0400 (EDT)
From: ProMED-mail
Subject: PRO/AH> Die-off, marine wildlife - USA (03): (AK) seal, walrus
DIE-OFF, MARINE WILDLIFE - USA (03): (ALASKA) SEAL, WALRUS
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ProMED-mail...
Rio Tinto Mining Co. Cultural Heritage Resource...
Date: Sat, 15 Oct 2011 21:18:35 +1000
From: Tamar Cohen
Subject: Rio Tinto Cultural Heritage Resource Guide
Comments: cc: Katie Bryant
To: EANTH-L@LISTSERV.UGA.EDU
Rio Tinto has released a practical ‘how to’ guide for integrating
cultural heritage considerations into their communities work
throughout all Rio Tinto operations, including exploration, project...
“You watch and you learn and you make life your classroom. “By observing,...”
– COLUMN ONE: Elevator operator’s overriding story: joy - latimes.com
“Some are in for their content, some for their beauty: one is both hideous and...”
– Bodleian Library shows off treasures, from Magna Carta to Shakespeare | Culture | The Guardian
Arctic Ozone Loss at Record Level: Science in the...
Arctic Ozone Loss at Record Level from BBC News Online Ozone loss over the Arctic this year was so severe that for the first time it could be called an “ozone hole” like the Antarctic one, scientists report. About 13 miles above the ground, 80% of the ozone was lost, they say. The cause was an unusually long spell of cold weather at altitude. In cold conditions, the chlorine chemicals...
Global Warming Silver Lining? Arctic Could Get...
Global Warming Silver Lining? Arctic Could Get Cleaner from National Geographic News There may be a bright side to global warming, at least in the Arctic—the changing climate could improve air quality in the polar region, a new study shows. The find is rare good news for the Arctic, which most studies find is warming much more rapidly than the rest of the planet. Currently, air pollutants...
SciDev.Net asks if nuclear power is a viable...
Having problems reading this email? Please >click here to view online versionTo ensure SciDev.Net emails make it to your inbox, please add info@scidev.net to your address book Science & Development Network News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world> SciDev.Net is funded by> Spotlight Content >Editorial >Features >Opinions >News archive...
Kodiak Dig Unearths Clues : Science in the News
[Sun’aq] Kodiak Dig Unearths Clues — and Leaves Questions from the Anchorage Daily News KODIAK — Going into the community archaeology dig this summer, Alutiiq Museum curator Patrick Saltonstall hoped to find one of the oldest inhabited sites on the Kodiak archipelago. What Saltonstall and a team of volunteers unearthed this year at the Amak site, near the Salonie Creek Rifle...
[watsan] LifeStraw Saves Those Without Access to...
LifeStraw Saves Those Without Access to Clean Drinking Water from the New York Times (Registration Required) More than a billion people don’t have reliable access to clean drinking water. Boiling kills most germs in water, but requires fuel and doesn’t remove dirt. In recent years, sand and ceramic filters have become more common, but these tend to be more expensive and usually...
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“Book Review – Atlantic: Great Sea Battles, Heroic Discoveries, Titanic Storms,...”
– Book Review – Atlantic: Great Sea Battles, Heroic Discoveries, Titanic Storms, and a Vast Ocean of a Million Stories by Simon Winchester | Gulf of Maine Times
September 2011
1 post
Where in the world is the largest number of...
Linguistics: Say What? from the Economist Where in the world is the largest number of different languages spoken? Most linguists would probably plump for New Guinea, an island that has 830 recognised tongues scattered around its isolated, jungle-covered valleys. But a place on the other side of the world runs it close. The five boroughs of New York City are reckoned to be home to speakers of...
July 2011
3 posts
“In the age of space flights, sailing ships still popular Tags: Society, World,...”
– In the age of space flights, sailing ships still popular: Voice of Russia
Bandelier National Monument in recovery phase -... →
Racing to protect from mudslides and erosion after the great Conchas fire earlier this month.
Fwd: Science Table of Contents Text for 8 July...
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June 2011
1 post
3 tags
“A similar rule was issued last year for biologists and other scientists who work...”
– Political test may apply to health research: Government | Alaska news at adn.com
May 2011
14 posts
“MISSED IT AGAIN … The Rapture, that is. But here’s a comment from an...”
– Alaska Ear: Alaska Ear | Alaska news at adn.com
smelt, smelt, smelt, smelt, smelt, smelt.... yumm!
Smelts arrive on the Lower Kuskokwim River Smelts should be arriving at Bethel any day now. As of Friday afternoon, the very first smelts showed up at Napakiak on the afternoon tide. So, it looks like it will be a Memorial Day weekend trip up the river. http://kyuk.org/smelts-arrive-on-the-lower-kuskokwim-river/
“McBride, who worked as a reporter at KMVT-TV during the mid-1980s, was appointed...”
– YOU DON’T SAY: Another Palin insider critic: this one with Twin Falls ties
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Peter Sandman: Empathic Communication 101 →
Empathic Communication 101: Foundational Skills 1. Listen. 2. Echo what you heard. 3. Ask questions. 4. Find things to agree with and points to add. 5. Find things to voice reservations about. Some More Advanced Techniques of Empathic Communication 6. Cultivate an empathic attitude. 7. Find a middle ground between obliviousness and intrusiveness. 8. Practice deflection. 9. Express hopes, fears,...
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“[sciencing] A case of never letting the source spoil a good story Perhaps...”
– A case of never letting the source spoil a good story | Ben Goldacre | Comment is free | The Guardian
“To a robot, a crumpled pair of trousers can look much like a discarded T-shirt,...”
– Robo-Jeeves finds and folds your crumpled shirts - tech - 24 May 2011 - New Scientist
It won’t struggle for long. Ever awaken a sleeping cat that didn’t want to be disturbed?
Ending Dentistry by Grandpa: New Issue of the...
Look What’s Coming by Wayne Myers, M.D. Ending Dentistry by Grandpa Argues that licensing dental therapists may be the only way to get dental care to Medicaid patients and other underserved populations. The Rural Assistance Center is a collaborative effort of the University of North Dakota Center for Rural Health, and the Rural Policy Research Institute (RUPRI);it is funded through...
“Take care of the old person you are going to become.’”
– Noted Tlingit elder Walter Soboleff dies | Juneau Empire - Alaska’s Capital City Online Newspaper
[sciencing] A Case of Never Letting the Source...
A Case of Never Letting the Source Spoil a Good Story from the Guardian (UK) Why don’t journalists link to primary sources? Whether it’s a press release, an academic journal article, a formal report or perhaps (if everyone’s feeling brave) the full transcript of an interview, the primary source contains more information for interested readers, it shows your working, and it allows...
“WARNING: Historical recordings may contain offensive language. Read the...”
– National Jukebox LOC.gov Library of Congress has free music, courtesy of previous copyright.
Autism rates may be higher than thought... →
“In life, Mr. bin Laden made a tremendous impact on the US. There’s no...”
– The bin Laden effect: How the Al Qaeda leader changed America - CSMonitor.com
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“In 1968, Eleanor began her career at Federal Aviation Administration, cleaning...”
– African-American aviation pioneer is dead: Obituary Archive | Alaska news at adn.com
A How-to for Peer Review
A How-to for Peer Review from Nature News Your cross-disciplinary grant application has been rejected. Do you wonder if specialist reviewers really grasped its scope? Would you feel more, or less, confident in the process if reviewers were paid? A report from the European Science Foundation (ESF) offers guidance on the fairest ways to evaluate project proposals. The European Peer Review Guide, out...
April 2011
3 posts
Karen's Power Tools -- sad news
This really is sad news. I never met her but she was one of the first women to write for PC users (WinMag.com, in the 1990s) And her newsletter (and her power tools which I still feel are essential) were always warm, friendly, useful, and never condescending. Pam http://www.karenware.com/ From: “Karen Kenworthy” Subject: Karen’s Power Tools Newsletter April 25, 2011 Date: Mon,...
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C.S. Lewis Bible provokes a debate - latimes.com →
“Lewis was a pipe-smoking, alcohol-drinking Anglican who has been embraced by an evangelical community that may not have room for him in many of their churches,” he said.
Essay Contest: Women and Climate Change
The Greens in the European Parliament call for papers for an essay contest ‘Women and Climate Change’. For more information see the attachment. The call is open for people from around the world, papers can be submitted in English, Spanish, French or German. http://www.greens-efa.eu/cms/default/dok/372/372963.essay_contest_women_and_climate_change@en.htm Date: Thu, 14 Apr...