Random Articles

• “America’s waking up to the news” Out of context, the above statement seems so optimistic. In context, my radio alarm clock offered reports of the London explosions just as I was waking up. Blair’s address from G8 to be precise.
• Gas Prices are like Bad Haircuts Overheard at the Dunn Bros in downtown St. Paul: “It’s like gambling, losing all that money at the gas pumps these days.” Complaining about gas prices is like complaining about a bad haircut. Each of us has the power to change the impact it has on us. In the case of cars; drive less, use public transit,
• Winning on a Level Playing Field Competitive bowling is an interesting game. Each player throws a ball the same distance to 10 identical pins. A player becomes a professional by knocking over all 10 pins consistently. This level playing field makes bowling one of the few sports where winning is screwing up less. Watching some back episodes of the Amazing Race, I
• Useful Things I Didn’t Know Before Just started this California trip and I’ve already learned 2 things I didn’t know before: The seat pocket in-front of you should not be used to store your laptop during flight. (For other useful flight tips listen to Ze Frank’s 2006 Pop!Tech presentation)
• Starbucks is Ideal for Lazy Vacationers The wife and I spent this past weekend in the middle of Wisconsin. We’re both particular about our coffee and we both enjoy joking about measuring distance in Starbucks. At home, we prefer local roasters like Dunn Bros or White Rock. But you don’t know the relief we sighed when Wausau got their first Starbucks. Like