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Keeping Abreast of Avian Flu

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Tyler Cowan of Marginal Revolution has started a new blog: Avian Flu – What we need to know. Its mission:

We at avianflu.typepad.com are committed to the idea that decentralized communication and expertise can make a difference. We have set up this blog as a clearinghouse for information about avian flu. Sadly avian flu may become a major crisis, so the world should have all of the defensive resources at its disposal, including blogs.
If you have a relevant post for the blog, please let us know. Please feel encouraged to leave your ideas and expertise in the comments section of the relevant post. There is much information about avian flu that is not available in the major media or on-line. Comments from individuals in affected areas, and research scientists, are especially welcome.
We do not necessarily endorse or agree with the contents of linked material. Nor do we intend this blog as a source of medical advice. Our mission is that of a clearinghouse and communication center.

Cowan notes:

It’s odd to start a blog that you hope nobody reads, but that is what this is.

And I hope this turns out to be a very uninteresting subject. In the meantime I’m linking the site and adding it to my RSS feed.

Tangled Bank #24

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Tangled Bank #24 is up at Syaffolee:

There’s everything from visual perception to DNA repair and evolution to salamanders. The sheer variety of science articles and links surely live up to this weblog carnival’s title.

Yep, lots of good, interesting material!

Earth Security Alert

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This guy has published 16 ways to destroy the earth. He is also planning to publish instructions on how to move the earth. Does this make him a terrorist? Hey, this material is published and specific which seems a higher standard than the oft heard “credible but not specific.”
Maybe the earth security department should make an announcement to help boost you know who’s popularity rating.
Prophet or Madman has verified that the material appears to be unstained by theocratic or political leanings.

Frog Day

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Click through at The Presurfer to find out “What Kind of Frog are You?”
Today:
pixiefrog.jpg The African bullfrog, or Pixie frog as it is often called (because of it’s latin name, not because it’s as cute as a fairy!), is one of the largest frogs in South Africa. Usually, they hang out in open grassland, and if there are any to be found, they’ll sit around in puddles. When startled, these frogs will blow up like balloons to scare away the intruder! In the dry season, they will burrow into the ground. These guys eat lots and lots of really big bugs, fish, mice, lizards, and even other frogs.
Or, also courtesy of The Presurfer, if you just want to look at frogs go see a random one.