January 2009
16 posts
3 Smart Things About Sleeping Late →
I love when science justifies my deficiencies.
December 2008
16 posts
WatchBrief history of Violence
For all my pessimistic friends.
“…sweat pours, the pulse quickens, the tongue flinches, tears may roll. But...”
– My kind of global warming
“My understanding is that he is leaving show business to pursue a career as a...”
– David Mamet on Jeremy Piven’s decision to leave his play due to elevated mercury levels. via kottke
List of common misconceptions →
In case you haven’t been paying attention, 30 year mortgage rates are about 4.5%. Felix Salmon thinks that is not a good thing.
Big Picture - 2008 (1 of 3) →
Always great. #23 = mind boggle.
Edit: Part 2 here
Edit: And Part 3
“Man who say it cannot be done should not interrupt man doing it.”
– Chinese Proverb
How many of IMDB's top 250 have you seen? →
I scored a 52%. Pitiful results for anything prior to 1960.
“In addition to using an alternative mode of transportation, they should change...”
– Russ Roberts - Commenting on auto company CEOs who drove (instead of flying) to the congress hearings
Just in case
In the event of a surprise attack that cannot be repelled, it is important not to make eye contact with the bear as eye contact can be seen as aggression. Adopt a submissive posture and remain still; often a charging grizzly will turn away at the last moment. Never run from a bear—uphill, downhill or into water. Grizzlies can outrun humans. Some say that climbing a tree can be a good defense, if...