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Unitasking: An Argument for My nook

Tuesday, June 8th, 2010

I use a Barnes & Noble nook as my primary reading “device” (in quotes because it’s almost completely replaced physical books as well), and have been since the beginning of this year. I’ve found it to be very easy on the eyes with its E Ink screen, sufficient in terms of features and capabilities (although [...]

R.I.P. Gary Coleman

Friday, May 28th, 2010

Only 42 years old, Gary Coleman died today of an intercranial hemorrhage after falling and striking his head earlier in the week. He’ll best be remembered for the line, “Whatchoo talkin’ ’bout, Willis?" in the show “Different Strokes” that ran from 1978-86. I’ll always remember Coleman for his role as the diminutive foster child, having [...]

How to Choose Meat

Wednesday, May 26th, 2010

Okay, here’s some food (literally), or rather, some meat. As in, how to choose the best meat. thekitchen.com has the goods, and here’s a sample: In no particular order, this is what we think about when we’re choosing a piece of meat out of the case: 1. Well-Butchered – A skilled butcher who cares about [...]

Woody Allen: Obama Should Be a Dictator

Friday, May 21st, 2010

Yes, Hollywood remains largely disconnected from reality. Speaking about the great job that Obama has been doing as President, Woody Allen said: I am pleased with Obama. I think he’s brilliant. The Republican Party should get out of his way and stop trying to hurt him…it would be good…if he could be a dictator for [...]

Want to Quit Facebook, but Not Really?

Sunday, May 16th, 2010

Lifehacker has a fascinating article outlining a relatively complex method for dramatically reducing the amount of “private” information revealed by Facebook, without actually quitting the service. Is it overkill? Probably. I figure, there’s really no such thing as "privacy” any longer, unless one completely stops using the Internet and cell phones and other forms of [...]

Ayn Rand’s Legacy: Rational Thought vs. Immature Nihilism

Thursday, April 2nd, 2009

This is a truly remarkable debate. Read Dr. Ghates’ cogent, reasonable argument, and the read the argument by Ms. Patterson. If you don’t see the fundamental difference in thought processes, then I don’t know what to say: The Economy Needs Ayn Rand. Also read the comments. So far, they’re overwhelmingly in support of Ayn Rand, [...]

News Flash: Effort = Success!

Thursday, March 26th, 2009

Gosh… Effort = success? Who woulda thunk it? Crazy talk: The Secret to Raising Smart Kids: Growing Pains Many people assume that superior intelligence or ability is a key to success. But more than three decades of research shows that an overemphasis on intellect or talent—and the implication that such traits are innate and fixed—leaves [...]

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