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Author Archives: peicurmudgeon
Janusz Korczak the most amazing man you’ve never heard of
Janusz Korczak was born Henryk Goldszmit in Warsaw Poland in 1878 or 1879).His father suffered from mental illness and in order to support his family, Henryk was forced to tutor the children of family friends. When only 18, he published … Continue reading
Another one hides in the Vatican
Back in February, Cardinal Keith O’Brien was accused of having inappropriate contract with 4 priests in incidents stretching back over 30 years (one has since left the priesthood). The four, from the diocese of St Andrews and Edinburgh, have complained to … Continue reading
Religion and Psychiatry Don’t Mix
The Boston Globe reports that Raymond W Kam, a psychiatrist at the Boston Children’s Hospital, decided that one of his patients was possessed by evil spirits. His treatment focused on her spiritual well being, and not on her mental health. … Continue reading
Surinam Toad
Surinam Toad (Pipa sp) are some of the oddest members of the Anurans (tailless amphibians) a group that is known for oddness. One of the distinguishing features of Surinam toads is that the incubation of the young occurs in the … Continue reading
The Effects of Birth Interval on Infant Mortality
Some of the arguments for the benefits of family planning focus on the health of women and children in the developing world. Dr Shea O Rutstein has done several studies into the importance of extending birth intervals in developing countries. … Continue reading
Another Reason to Get the Flu Shot
Influenza is a common respiratory illness that affects millions of Canadians every year. Although most people recover completely from the flu, and estimated 4,000-8,000 people, mostly seniors die each year. Many others die from complications of influenza. A recent study … Continue reading
Golden silk orb-weaver spider
Golden silk orb-weavers (genus Nephila) are so named because of the large intricate webs they weave. Other common names include giant wood, banana, or writing spiders. The largest specimen found had a body length of 6.9 cm (2.7 in). That does not … Continue reading
T-Rex, Sparrows, and Triceratops
Cladistics is the best method currently available for hypothesizing relationships among organisms. The basic idea behind cladistics is that members of a group share a common evolutionary history, and are “closely related,” more so to members of the same group … Continue reading
When Anti-bullying Programs Fail
Last week, Keila Penner was removed from Maple Grove Elementary School in Lachine Quebec for causing a disturbance. Her crime was not wearing a Montreal Canadiens jersey. The details are not difficult to find. The school normally has a dress … Continue reading
