Trail: Adam Khan's Web Visits http://www.adamkhan.net/trail/ Adam Khan's links of interest en adam@engaging.net Copyright 2012 2012-02-06T16:41:07+00:00 “In Memoriam: Christopher Hitchens, 1949–2011” in Vanity Fair Christopher Hitchens, 1949–2011. Christopher Hitchens, 1949–2011.

]]> 2011-12-16T13:49:49+00:00 “Arab League to Punish Syria” in The Wall Street Journal In its first serious act, the Arab League sanctions Syria. Travel bans on officials, frozen assets, reduced trade. Vote was 19-2: Iraq abstained, Lebanon against. In its first serious act, the Arab League sanctions Syria.
Travel bans on officials, frozen assets, reduced trade.
Vote was 19-2: Iraq abstained, Lebanon against.

]]> 2011-11-30T22:52:18+00:00 Reader Memories of Steve Jobs Steve Jobs, 56, joins the pantheon. The 2005 Stanford commencement address. The TidBITS obituary, with many links in the comments. Steve Jobs, 56, joins the pantheon.
The 2005 Stanford commencement address.
The TidBITS obituary, with many links in the comments.

]]> 2011-10-06T09:50:22+00:00 Kurdish pawns bind Turkish rook Turkey is more beleaguered than we realize, muses M K Bhadrakumar in Asia Times. Turkey is more beleaguered than we realize,
muses M K Bhadrakumar in Asia Times.

]]> 2011-09-05T00:53:05+00:00 Tributes to Steve Jobs After Steve Jobs’ resignation, the Daringfireball round-up of anecdotes: Dave Winer, David Cairns, Vic Gundotra, Allen Paltrow, Jonathan Berger, Marc Hedlund. After Steve Jobs’ resignation, the Daringfireball round-up of anecdotes:
Dave Winer, David Cairns, Vic Gundotra,
Allen Paltrow, Jonathan Berger, Marc Hedlund.

]]> 2011-08-26T14:18:18+00:00 “Iron Dome successfully intercepts Gaza rocket for first time” in Haaretz Israel performs the world’s first interception of a hostile short-range rocket. Israel performs the world’s first
interception of a hostile short-range rocket.

]]> 2011-04-07T23:25:56+00:00 “In the Land of the Brother Leader” by Michael Totten Michael Totten reposts his masterly visit to Tripoli in light of Libya’s pending liberation. Michael Totten reposts his masterly visit to Tripoli
in light of Libya’s pending liberation.

]]> 2011-02-22T02:49:41+00:00 PM Netanyahu’s Remarks at the Start of the Weekly Cabinet Meeting Netanyahu speaks: “The peace between Israel and Egypt has endured for over three decades and our goal is to ensure that these relations continue.” Netanyahu speaks: “The peace between Israel and Egypt has endured for over three decades and our goal is to ensure that these relations continue.”

]]> 2011-01-31T03:23:29+00:00 Egypt US and Canadian Multinational Force & Observers await evacuation from Sinai, Debka reports. They’ve been there since 1981 to observe and preserve demilitarization. US and Canadian Multinational Force & Observers await evacuation from Sinai, Debka reports. They’ve been there since 1981
to observe and preserve demilitarization.

]]> 2011-01-31T02:32:11+00:00 Egyptian riots After Tunisia, young Egyptians riot. A poster of Mubarak is torn down. After Tunisia, young Egyptians riot.
A poster of Mubarak is torn down.

]]> 2011-01-26T01:04:13+00:00 Gerry Rafferty, 63 Gerry Rafferty, 63, sails upon the waters. Gerry Rafferty, 63, sails upon the waters.

]]> 2011-01-13T01:33:29+00:00 How Stuxnet is Scaring the Tech World Half to Death Constantly two generations ahead: Stuxnet confounds and amazes. Constantly two generations ahead: Stuxnet confounds and amazes.

]]> 2010-10-02T04:34:00+00:00 Pledge to America The GOP presents a Pledge to America. Among the promises: that every bill cite constitutional authority. The GOP presents a Pledge to America.
Among the promises: that every bill cite constitutional authority.

]]> 2010-09-22T23:20:53+00:00 Oikophobes and New Paradigmers Roger Scruton’s oikophobes (PDF) are Yoram Hazony’s New Paradigmers. Roger Scruton’s oikophobes (PDF) are
Yoram Hazony’s New Paradigmers.

]]> 2010-08-29T23:18:34+00:00 “Lebanon Gives Palestinians New Work Rights” NYTIMES Palestinians in Lebanon gain right to work. Next up, property rights. Palestinians in Lebanon gain right to work.
Next up, property rights.

]]> 2010-08-18T10:49:04+00:00 A PEKAR TRIBUTE: Collaborators & colleagues remember ‘sweet, curmudgeonly’ Harvey “You come for Crumb, you stay for Harvey.” —Neil Gaiman. Harvey Pekar, comics writer, 1940-2010 “You come for Crumb, you stay for Harvey.” —Neil Gaiman.
Harvey Pekar, comics writer, 1940-2010

]]> 2010-07-13T22:26:21+00:00 Remarks by PM Netanyahu and U.S. President Obama Video and transcript of the joint Obama-Netanyahu press conference. Bibi’s “one final point” and his reference to Mark Twain — classy. Video and transcript of the joint Obama-Netanyahu press conference.
Bibi’s “one final point” and his reference to Mark Twain — classy.

]]> 2010-07-07T21:00:43+00:00 “Sympathy for the Turkish devil” by Spengler Spengler: We lost Turkey due to nation-building in Iraq. Spengler: We lost Turkey due to nation-building in Iraq.

]]> 2010-06-28T11:56:06+00:00 Krauthammer: Those troublesome Jews, Kristol Krauthammer on those troublesome Jews; Kristol in praise of blockades. Krauthammer on those troublesome Jews;
Kristol in praise of blockades.

]]> 2010-06-04T17:17:03+00:00 RIP, Lost and 24 24 and Lost are dead. Long live 24 and Lost! From The New York Times and the Huffington Post. 24 and Lost are dead. Long live 24 and Lost!
From The New York Times and the Huffington Post.

]]> 2010-05-29T03:00:04+00:00 Noam Chomsky denied entry into Israel and West Bank Chomsky denied entry into Israel. Personally I hope his ticket was non-refundable. Chomsky denied entry into Israel.
Personally I hope his ticket was non-refundable.

]]> 2010-05-16T22:05:13+00:00 “The Essential iPad Apps” by Silicon Alley Insider The essential iPad apps according to Silicon Alley Insider. The essential iPad apps
according to Silicon Alley Insider.

]]> 2010-04-03T23:52:46+00:00 Mark Steyn on ObamaCare Longer wait times, fewer doctors, more bureaucracy, massive IRS expansion, explosive debt, the end of the Pax Americana, and global Armageddon. Happy Dependence Day, America! Love, Mark Steyn Longer wait times, fewer doctors, more bureaucracy, massive IRS expansion,
explosive debt, the end of the Pax Americana, and global Armageddon.
Happy Dependence Day, America! Love, Mark Steyn

]]> 2010-03-22T22:36:53+00:00 Walter Russell Mead’s Blog What a find: Walter Russell Mead’s Blog. What a find:
Walter Russell Mead’s Blog.

]]> 2010-01-27T00:10:25+00:00 Obama Weighs Paring Goals for Health Bill The Man from Massachussetts: One year in, overreach has made the US President less powerful than the most junior senator. The Man from Massachussetts:
One year in, overreach has made the US President
less powerful than the most junior senator.

]]> 2010-01-21T09:02:48+00:00 Lord Monckton’s summary of Climategate and its issues Climategate so far. Just how close were we to catastrophe at Copenhagen? Climategate so far.
Just how close were we to catastrophe at Copenhagen?

]]> 2009-12-03T00:37:06+00:00 Sixty Hours of Terror Sixty Hours of Terror — the Mumbai attacks, start to finish, reported by Jason Motlagh Sixty Hours of Terror — the Mumbai attacks,
start to finish, reported by Jason Motlagh

]]> 2009-11-20T00:13:43+00:00 “Why do some people wear shoes indoors?” as Ask MetaFilter Shoes indoors: on or off? Shoes indoors: on or off?

]]> 2009-11-14T23:15:40+00:00 “Inside Obama’s Acorn” by Stanley Kurtz The May 29, 2008 story by Stanley Kurtz outlining Obama’s relationship with ACORN. The May 29, 2008 story by Stanley Kurtz
outlining Obama’s relationship with ACORN.

]]> 2009-09-16T11:00:43+00:00 Snow Leopard: The Ars Technica review by John Siracusa “Helping developers do more with more.” Snow Leopard: The Ars Technica review by John Siracusa. “Helping developers do more with more.”
Snow Leopard: The Ars Technica review by John Siracusa.

]]> 2009-09-01T20:28:56+00:00 “Hamas crackdown on Gaza challengers” at the BBCHamas crackdown on Gaza challengersHamas crackdow Hamas shoot-out in Gaza with new radical group suggests Palestinian splintering ad infinitum. Hamas shoot-out in Gaza with new radical group
suggests Palestinian splintering ad infinitum.

]]> 2009-08-16T14:26:38+00:00 Iran Moves to Crush Renewed Protests Iranians are back on the streets, reports The New York Times. Iranians are back on the streets,
reports The New York Times.

]]> 2009-07-10T01:38:30+00:00 Robert McNamara, Architect of Vietnam War, Dies at 93 Robert McNamara, 93. Obituary by The Washington Post. Robert McNamara, 93.
Obituary by The Washington Post.

]]> 2009-07-06T22:44:35+00:00 “Hedgehogs and flamingos in Tehran” by Spengler Spengler provides the first interesting look at the Iranian presidential election, arguing that the ayatollahs must appear militant to fend off their main true threat: not Israel, not the US, not the Saudis, but the Sunni Taliban in Pakistan. Spengler provides the first interesting look at the Iranian presidential election, arguing that the ayatollahs must appear militant to fend off their main true threat: not Israel, not the US, not the Saudis, but the Sunni Taliban in Pakistan.

]]> 2009-06-17T23:59:56+00:00 Statement from Press Secretary Robert Gibbs on Prime Minister Netanyahu’s speech Netanyahu placates Obama; Administration “welcomes the important step forward”. Netanyahu placates Obama;
Administration “welcomes the important step forward”.

]]> 2009-06-15T09:58:25+00:00 “The End of America’s Strategic Alliance with Israel?” by Caroline Glick Glick parses Obama’s giving Israel the finger in Cairo. Glick parses Obama’s giving Israel the finger in Cairo.

]]> 2009-06-08T10:34:58+00:00 “The Worst Thing About Gay Marriage” by Sam Schulman in The Weekly Standard At last, someone takes on gay marriage. At last, someone takes on gay marriage.

]]> 2009-06-01T22:49:19+00:00 Faces of Israel’s new government The faces of Israel’s new government. The faces of Israel’s new government.

]]> 2009-04-01T15:05:05+00:00 Labor members vote in favor of joining Likud-led government Labor votes to join Likud government, 58% to 42. Netanyahu calls Barak to congratulate. Labor votes to join Likud government, 58% to 42.
Netanyahu calls Barak to congratulate.

]]> 2009-03-24T22:42:00+00:00 “Christopher Hitchens and the Battle of Beirut” by Michael Totten “One must make a stand. One simply must.” Christopher Hitchens, embroiled in Lebanon. “One must make a stand. One simply must.”
Christopher Hitchens, embroiled in Lebanon.

]]> 2009-03-12T12:38:36+00:00 Darwin 200 Thank you, thank you, thank you, dear Mr Darwin, 200 today, for giving us the Origin of Species, for giving us ourselves. Thank you, thank you, thank you, dear Mr Darwin, 200 today,
for giving us the Origin of Species, for giving us ourselves.

]]> 2009-02-12T23:20:10+00:00 “A consensus has arisen” by Barry Rubin Barry Rubin delineates the consensus that is the Israeli polity for now. Barry Rubin delineates the consensus
that is the Israeli polity for now.

]]> 2009-02-09T23:07:55+00:00 Parkinson: Michael Palin on the Origin of Monty Python “Thank you, BBC.” Michael Palin on the secret origin of the name Monty Python’s Flying Circus. “Thank you, BBC.”
Michael Palin on the secret origin of the name
Monty Python’s Flying Circus.

]]> 2009-01-31T23:16:20+00:00 “Obama Freezes Top Salaries” in the WSJ On Obama’s first day, an impressive boot in the lobbyist revolving door (the text). On Obama’s first day,
an impressive boot in the lobbyist revolving door (the text).

]]> 2009-01-22T01:12:04+00:00 “Don’t count on Egypt” by Mordechai Kedar in YNet Not Egypt’s government but its Bedouin smugglers seem to hold the keys to future Arab-Israeli peace, argue Efraim Inbar and Mordechai Kedar. Not Egypt’s government but its Bedouin smugglers seem to hold
the keys to future Arab-Israeli peace,
argue Efraim Inbar and Mordechai Kedar.

]]> 2009-01-19T07:39:17+00:00 “Ending the West’s Proxy War Against Israel” by GUNNAR HEINSOHN Demography bore Gunnar Heinsohn argues that neither Islam nor Israel, but UNRWA made Gaza into fertile ground for angry young men. Demography bore Gunnar Heinsohn argues that neither Islam nor Israel, but
UNRWA made Gaza into fertile ground for angry young men.

]]> 2009-01-14T09:35:41+00:00 Three-state solution We need real states with real security forces; John Bolton, Giora Eiland, Sam Brownback and Daniel Pipes on the three-state solution (as mocked at foreignpolicy.com and feared at nytimes.com). We need real states with real security forces;
John Bolton, Giora Eiland, Sam Brownback and Daniel Pipes on the three-state solution
(as mocked at foreignpolicy.com and feared at nytimes.com).

]]> 2009-01-06T12:53:58+00:00 “Did Israel Use “Disproportionate Force” in Gaza?” by Dore Gold “Dore Gold debunks disproportionate force in Gaza;”:http://www.jcpa.org/JCPA/Templates/ShowPage.asp?DRIT=1&DBID=1&LNGID=1&TMID=111&FID=378&PID=0&IID=2808&TTL=Did_Israel_Use_“Disproportionate_Force”_in_Gaza international law defines it not by what the other guy did first but by what you’re trying to achieve. “Dore Gold debunks disproportionate force in Gaza;”:http://www.jcpa.org/JCPA/Templates/ShowPage.asp?DRIT=1&DBID=1&LNGID=1&TMID=111&FID=378&PID=0&IID=2808&TTL=Did_Israel_Use_“Disproportionate_Force”_in_Gaza
international law defines it not by what the other guy did first
but by what you’re trying to achieve.

]]> 2008-12-29T17:07:00+00:00 Erik McClure: “Programmer” is an Overgeneralization ”Programmer“ is an overgeneralization. ”Programmer“ is an overgeneralization.

]]> 2012-02-06T16:41:07+00:00 “Zap your brain into the zone: Fast track to pure focus” in the New Scientist Zap yourself into the zone. Zap yourself into the zone.

]]> 2012-02-06T16:39:25+00:00 “Breaking the silence over Hama atrocities” by Basma Atassi in Al-Jazeera Hama families speak up about the atrocities of 1982. Hama families speak up about the atrocities of 1982.

]]> 2012-02-05T01:17:35+00:00 “The 11 Best Psychology and Philosophy Books of 2011” by Brain Pickings Brain Pickings’ 11 Best Psychology and Philosophy Books of 2011. Brain Pickings’ 11 Best Psychology and Philosophy Books of 2011.

]]> 2012-02-04T15:00:02+00:00 Toca Boca Toca Boca: ingenious iOS games for kids and not such. Toca Boca: ingenious iOS games for kids and not such.

]]> 2012-02-04T14:47:01+00:00 http://mytasteinwomen.com/ mytasteinwomen.com. mytasteinwomen.com.

]]> 2012-02-02T11:28:27+00:00 “Ritalin Gone Wrong” by L. ALAN SROUFE, professor emeritus, psychology, University of Minnesota’s Ritalin is bunk. Ritalin is bunk.

]]> 2012-02-01T07:19:17+00:00 “Gaslight and Fog” by John Pemble On the enduring appeal of Sherlock Holmes by John Pemble. On the enduring appeal of Sherlock Holmes by John Pemble.

]]> 2012-01-28T20:43:43+00:00 ““The Revolt of the Salaried Bourgeoisie’ by Slavoj Žižek Marxist academic Slavoj Žižek on what are not proletarian protests but protests against the threat of being reduced to proletarians. Marxist academic Slavoj Žižek on what are not proletarian protests but protests against the threat of being reduced to proletarians.

]]> 2012-01-28T20:42:49+00:00 “Religion, Grrr” by Rachel Aviv Some of what you might have wanted to know about scientology by Rachel Aviv. Some of what you might have wanted to know about scientology by Rachel Aviv.

]]> 2012-01-28T20:41:10+00:00 “Diary: In Pyongyang” by Tariq Ali How Tariq Ali both gave and received on-the-spot guidance in North Korea. How Tariq Ali both gave and received on-the-spot guidance in North Korea.

]]> 2012-01-28T20:38:45+00:00 “Failed treasury auction portends Egyptian disaster” by Spengler After an unhappy Treasury bills offering, “Egypt faces a disaster of biblical proportions, and the world will do nothing about it,” writes Spengler. After an unhappy Treasury bills offering, “Egypt faces a disaster of biblical proportions, and the world will do nothing about it,” writes Spengler.

]]> 2012-01-24T10:28:14+00:00 “The Mortal Threat From Iran” by Mark Helprin in The Wall Street Journal Mark Helprin sums it up on attacking Iran’s nuclear infrastructure. Unusually, he cogently summarizes the reasons Iran wants the bomb. Mark Helprin sums it up on attacking Iran’s nuclear infrastructure. Unusually, he cogently summarizes the reasons Iran wants the bomb.

]]> 2012-01-19T08:43:59+00:00 This is Brighton Video tribute to Brighton shot as a series of stills. Video tribute to Brighton shot as a series of stills.

]]> 2012-01-18T12:39:14+00:00 “What is your favorite deep, elegant, or beautiful explanation?” What is your favorite deep, elegant, or beautiful explanation? 192 responses to this year’s question from The Edge. What is your favorite deep, elegant, or beautiful explanation? 192 responses to this year’s question from The Edge.

]]> 2012-01-17T21:58:22+00:00 “A 2012 Reckoning: Romney and Obama face the steep cliff” by Conrad Black in the National Review Conrad Black. What he said. Conrad Black. What he said.

]]> 2012-01-17T00:52:06+00:00 “The Epidemic of Mental Illness: Why?” by Marcia Angellin in The New York Review of Books Anti-depressants are bunk. Anti-depressants are bunk.

]]> 2012-01-16T19:24:44+00:00 “Daniel Bell’s Prophecy” by Fred Block in Breakthrough Journal It’s not the economy, stupid. Much like the executive, legislative and judicial branches of government, Daniel Bell, co-founder with Irving Kristol of The Public Interest, believed that the economic, the political and the social are separate realms and must be kept in healthy balance. It’s not the economy, stupid. Much like the executive, legislative and judicial branches of government, Daniel Bell, co-founder with Irving Kristol of The Public Interest, believed that the economic, the political and the social are separate realms and must be kept in healthy balance.

]]> 2012-01-16T19:12:20+00:00 “Between the Lines” by Dave Gardetta On parking in LA Mag — the history, the psychology, the economics. On parking in LA Mag — the history, the psychology, the economics.

]]> 2012-01-13T16:43:45+00:00 “Taking On A Failed Project” by Mike Boyink Nice post by the always sensible Boyink re taking on a failed project. Nice post by the always sensible Boyink re taking on a failed project.

]]> 2012-01-12T11:56:40+00:00 “The Fans in the Front Row” in The Wall Street Journal Sitting in the very first row is perfect, hard-core movie-going. Sitting in the very first row is perfect, hard-core movie-going.

]]> 2012-01-08T04:05:25+00:00 John Malkovich on Charlie Rose John Malkovich on Charlie Rose. John Malkovich: The world is in fact, well, if you’re anywhere near as lucky as I have been, but even if you’re just moderately lucky, the world is in fact an exquisitely beautiful, endlessly fascinating place filled often with spectacular people. Charlie Rose: That’s exactly the way I feel. JM: You know… CR: Exactly! John Malkovich on Charlie Rose.

John Malkovich: The world is in fact, well, if you’re anywhere near as lucky as I have been, but even if you’re just moderately lucky, the world is in fact an exquisitely beautiful, endlessly fascinating place filled often with spectacular people.

Charlie Rose: That’s exactly the way I feel.

JM: You know…

CR: Exactly!

]]> 2012-01-04T14:28:18+00:00 “Who Is Stalking you on Facebook? Who’s your biggest fan?” at by Ed Chen at Science 2.0 Some probabilistic, and in restrospect kind of obvious, methods for seeing who in Facebook is interested in you. Here’s looking at you, XXX. Some probabilistic, and in restrospect kind of obvious, methods for seeing who in Facebook is interested in you. Here’s looking at you, XXX.

]]> 2012-01-04T01:22:35+00:00 “Cities Are Making Us More Human” by Edward Glaeser More vital than ever is the city, argues Edward Glaeser. More vital than ever is the city, argues Edward Glaeser.

]]> 2012-01-03T01:23:42+00:00 Pico Iyer Pico Iyer on travel writing. Pico Iyer on travel writing.

]]> 2012-01-02T06:30:24+00:00 “Their Noonday Demons, and Ours” By John Plotz Can we home knowledge workers learn from the monks and nuns who preceded us? Can we home knowledge workers learn from the monks and nuns who preceded us?

]]> 2011-12-31T00:50:21+00:00 “Study shows people can guess personality via body odor” Ooh, shmell that shmells. Polish researchers have found that personality types have smells, and that people can smell ‘em. Via Ofer Melnick. Ooh, shmell that shmells. Polish researchers have found that personality types have smells, and that people can smell ‘em. Via Ofer Melnick.

]]> 2011-12-29T03:15:46+00:00 “I Think You’re Fat” by A. J. Jacobs There’s a name for something I’ve always wanted to do and lacked the gumption and follow-through and doubted it: Radical Honesty. The FAQ. There’s a name for something I’ve always wanted to do and lacked the gumption and follow-through and doubted it: Radical Honesty. The FAQ.

]]> 2011-12-28T02:41:46+00:00 EnterpriseDAmbience.mp3 Ambient Star Trek bridge sounds. For working geeks, via http://reedmaniac.com. Ambient Star Trek bridge sounds. For working geeks, via http://reedmaniac.com.

]]> 2011-12-27T01:32:58+00:00 “Brussels: The Chocolate Trail” in The New York Times A chocolate pilgrimage to Brussels. A chocolate pilgrimage to Brussels.

]]> 2011-12-26T05:40:21+00:00 track name “Mr. Blue Sky” cover A Capella by Holmes A Capella version of ELO’s “Mr Blue Sky” by Holmes. A Capella version of ELO’s “Mr Blue Sky” by Holmes.

]]> 2011-12-23T13:18:52+00:00 “A Riche history: The café at the heart of revolutionary Cairo” in The Economist A Riche history: The café at the heart of revolutionary Cairo. A Riche history: The café at the heart of revolutionary Cairo.

]]> 2011-12-22T05:04:02+00:00 “Where Sibelius Fell Silent” by Julian Barnes Julian Barnes visits Sibelius’s house. Julian Barnes visits Sibelius’s house.

]]> 2011-12-22T04:33:47+00:00 A statement from Louis C.K. A statement from Louis C.K. on the direct sale of his Beacon Theatre special. A statement from Louis C.K. on the direct sale of his Beacon Theatre special.

]]> 2011-12-21T16:20:03+00:00 “Car keys - can’t leave home without ‘em” in Haaretz In this Haaretz article on Israelis’ dependence on cars due to lack of adequate public transport, the word “bus” appears 8 times, “train” only once, “bicycle” not at all. In this Haaretz article on Israelis’ dependence on cars due to lack of adequate public transport, the word “bus” appears 8 times, “train” only once, “bicycle” not at all.

]]> 2011-12-19T13:00:28+00:00 Palestine-Israelat Parliament The English-speaking Left’s Orwellian language war against Israel continues without subtlety. The Yom Kippur War is now called merely the 1973 Middle East War, the Six-Day War the 1967 Middle East War. First it was the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, then Israel-Palestine, then Israel/Palestine, and now, in December 2011, for the first time I see in a transcript from the UK Houses of Parliament, Palestine-Israel. The next logical step is Palestine/Israel, then finally just Palestine. But then what happens when Israel stubbornly refuses to disappear despite this spell? Probably nothing. How frustrating for venal yafei nefesh everywhere. The English-speaking Left’s Orwellian language war against Israel continues without subtlety. The Yom Kippur War is now called merely the 1973 Middle East War, the Six-Day War the 1967 Middle East War. First it was the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, then Israel-Palestine, then Israel/Palestine, and now, in December 2011, for the first time I see in a transcript from the UK Houses of Parliament, Palestine-Israel. The next logical step is Palestine/Israel, then finally just Palestine. But then what happens when Israel stubbornly refuses to disappear despite this spell? Probably nothing. How frustrating for venal yafei nefesh everywhere.

]]> 2011-12-16T11:05:34+00:00 “Overnight Makeover for a Kosher First Kitchen” in The New York Times Koshering the White House kitchen. Koshering the White House kitchen.

]]> 2011-12-15T17:45:40+00:00 “The Pump You Pump the Water From: On Writer’s Block” by Sven Birkerts Sometimes luminous, sometimes tedious piece on writing by Sven Birkerts in the increasingly nice Los Angeles Review of Books. Sometimes luminous, sometimes tedious piece on writing by Sven Birkerts in the increasingly nice Los Angeles Review of Books.

]]> 2011-12-14T20:01:23+00:00 “Trial of the Will” by Christopher Hitchens in Vanity Fair Hitch on Nietzsche: Am I Really Stronger? Hitch on Nietzsche: Am I Really Stronger?

]]> 2011-12-12T02:16:09+00:00 “You Say You Want a Devolution?” by Kurt Anderson in Vanity Fair Irit and I were discussing this regarding ET, which still feels contemporary: in arts, entertainment and style, it’s been Groundhog Day for 20 years. “Now that we have instant universal access to every old image and recorded sound, the future has arrived and it’s all about dreaming of the past.” Irit and I were discussing this regarding ET, which still feels contemporary: in arts, entertainment and style, it’s been Groundhog Day for 20 years. “Now that we have instant universal access to every old image and recorded sound, the future has arrived and it’s all about dreaming of the past.”

]]> 2011-12-12T01:48:26+00:00 “Get the best from Finnishing school” by Lesley Riddoch in The Scotsman Scotland’s early industrialisation produced great wealth and great poverty and after two centuries is yet to tackle that fundamental inequity. Lesley Riddoch compares Scotland’s failure and Finland’s success. Scotland’s early industrialisation produced great wealth and great poverty and after two centuries is yet to tackle that fundamental inequity. Lesley Riddoch compares Scotland’s failure and Finland’s success.

]]> 2011-12-11T23:11:27+00:00 Red Bull Amsterdam by Sid Lee Architecture Red Bull’s funky new Amsterdam offices. Red Bull’s funky new Amsterdam offices.

]]> 2011-12-11T18:54:03+00:00 “The moment, behind closed doors, that David Cameron lost his EU argument last night” by Bagehot in An argument that at the euro summit Cameron overplayed his hand. An argument that at the euro summit Cameron overplayed his hand.

]]> 2011-12-11T02:29:11+00:00 “Kirk Douglas: in ‘pretty good shape’ at 94” in The Telegraph The heroic Spartacus star formerly known as Issur Danielovitch Demsky is mellow in his living room. The heroic Spartacus star formerly known as Issur Danielovitch Demsky is mellow in his living room.

]]> 2011-12-06T22:54:10+00:00 “The Age of Hamilton” by Walter Russell Mead Walter Russell Mead argues that after the 20th century Age of Hamilton, the time is ripe to re-explore Jefferson. Walter Russell Mead argues that after the 20th century Age of Hamilton, the time is ripe to re-explore Jefferson.

]]> 2011-12-06T22:33:21+00:00 Full transcript of interview with Palestinian professor Rashid Khalidi Rashid Khalidi speaks at length to Haaretz. Agree or not, it’s required reading. Rashid Khalidi speaks at length to Haaretz. Agree or not, it’s required reading.

]]> 2011-12-05T23:25:03+00:00 “Knesset approves tax portion of Trajtenberg report on socio-economic change” in Haaretz Israel implements some aspects of the Trajtenberg report. Looks like steps in the right direction. Israel implements some aspects of the Trajtenberg report. Looks like steps in the right direction.

]]> 2011-12-05T23:08:52+00:00 “Toward a Gentler, Kinder German Reich? The Realpolitik behind the European Financial Crisis” by Ton “European “normality” was based to a large extent on West German “abnormality”. Now that the reunified Germany is becoming more “normal”, it is undermining European “normality.” A sobering analysis of Deutsch affairs by Tony Corn. “European “normality” was based to a large extent on West German “abnormality”. Now that the reunified Germany is becoming more “normal”, it is undermining European “normality.” A sobering analysis of Deutsch affairs by Tony Corn.

]]> 2011-12-04T21:55:44+00:00 “My Life in Hotels” by Guy Trebay in The New York Times On hotels and the delectable feeling of dépaysé. On hotels and the delectable feeling of dépaysé.

]]> 2011-12-03T20:24:26+00:00 “Grief and Solmenity: on the American way of death” by Colin Dickey A review of some recent books on death. A review of some recent books on death.

]]> 2011-12-01T22:34:49+00:00 Olivia Newton-John & Electric Light Orchestra—“Xanadu”, An in-depth song analysis Jeff hearts “Xanadu”. Jeff hearts “Xanadu”.

]]> 2011-11-30T15:34:24+00:00 David Brooks on Charlie Rose David Brooks on Charlie Rose discusses the new political schism in America, the recent rise of narcissism in the culture, and some general trends in the thousands of life summaries he’s solicited from readers over 70. David Brooks on Charlie Rose discusses the new political schism in America, the recent rise of narcissism in the culture, and some general trends in the thousands of life summaries he’s solicited from readers over 70.

]]> 2011-11-27T04:32:46+00:00 The Wall Street Journal’s Top 25 Economics blogs The Wall Street Journal’s Top 25 Economics blogs. The Wall Street Journal’s Top 25 Economics blogs.

]]> 2011-11-22T21:55:10+00:00 The Map of Hogwarts and Surrounding Areas: location Where exactly is Hogwarts? Where exactly is Hogwarts?

]]> 2011-11-18T23:01:41+00:00 “On Israel-Egypt border, best defense is a good fence” in Haaretz Israel’s new fence along the Egyptian border is going up fast. Israel’s new fence along the Egyptian border is going up fast.

]]> 2011-11-13T18:53:11+00:00 “The Rockford Style” by Clive James in The Atlantic Clive James on James Garner. Clive James on James Garner.

]]> 2011-11-13T18:52:12+00:00 “How Walmart Is Changing China” by Orville Schell in The Atlantic China and Walmart: the symbiosis, the similarities. China and Walmart: the symbiosis, the similarities.

]]> 2011-11-08T23:14:18+00:00 War Dogs photo essay American dogs of war, a photo essay. Good, good. American dogs of war, a photo essay. Good, good.

]]> 2011-11-06T10:38:51+00:00 Alan Partridge narrates The Spy Who Loved Me [video] Remember Alan Partridge’s masterful narration of The Spy Who Loved Me. So far there isn’t anybody who’s performed it quite so well. Actually, probably better this way. Remember Alan Partridge’s masterful narration of The Spy Who Loved Me. So far there isn’t anybody who’s performed it quite so well. Actually, probably better this way.

]]> 2011-10-29T21:44:49+00:00 Twilight (piano version) My second favorite ELO cover: Twilight performed by alphamai1300 on YouTube. My second favorite ELO cover: Twilight performed by alphamai1300 on YouTube.

]]> 2011-10-29T01:36:50+00:00 “Failed Democrat Pol Sues Critics Over Election Loss” in US News Defeated US politician sues for loss of livelihood. What next. Defeated US politician sues for loss of livelihood. What next.

]]> 2011-10-26T13:39:06+00:00 “A Man, a Bike and 4,100 Miles” by Bruce Weber Beautiful piece by Bruce Weber of The New York Times on his second bike ride across America. Beautiful piece by Bruce Weber of The New York Times on his second bike ride across America.

]]> 2011-10-23T19:38:57+00:00 The Microbial Home by Philips We need to go back to nature in order to move forward. Amazing futuristic ways to be smart about energy in your own house by Philips at Dutch Design Week. We need to go back to nature in order to move forward. Amazing futuristic ways to be smart about energy in your own house by Philips at Dutch Design Week.

]]> 2011-10-22T23:37:41+00:00 “Obama hails death of Muammar Gaddafi as foreign policy success” in The Guardian Obama’s well-deserved Mission Accomplished speech on Libya. Obama’s well-deserved Mission Accomplished speech on Libya.

]]> 2011-10-21T23:51:42+00:00 Occupy Wall Street Was the ’60s a rehearsal for this? Occupy Wall Street, and The Guardian’s page about it. Was the ’60s a rehearsal for this? Occupy Wall Street, and The Guardian’s page about it.

]]> 2011-10-21T23:47:08+00:00 “An Erratic Leader, Brutal and Defiant to the End” in The New York Times Dead. Qua-daffy. The NYT’s potted (and potty) history. “By the time he was done, Libya had no parliament, no unified military command, no political parties, no unions, no civil society and no nongovernmental organizations.” Dead. Qua-daffy. The NYT’s potted (and potty) history. “By the time he was done, Libya had no parliament, no unified military command, no political parties, no unions, no civil society and no nongovernmental organizations.”

]]> 2011-10-21T14:35:42+00:00 “Puncturing Our Pretensions” by Joseph Epstein Joseph Epstein on the aphorisms of Rochefoucauld. Joseph Epstein on the aphorisms of Rochefoucauld.

]]> 2011-10-19T11:09:47+00:00 “The Adventures Of Tintin: The Secret Of The Unicorn – review” From The Telegraph‘s review of Spielberg’s Tintin: “Even if Jamie Bell wasn’t so monotonously earnest as Tintin, he’d still look about as conscious as a bollard with a quiff.” From The Telegraph‘s review of Spielberg’s Tintin: “Even if Jamie Bell wasn’t so monotonously earnest as Tintin, he’d still look about as conscious as a bollard with a quiff.”

]]> 2011-10-17T21:56:14+00:00 “The Shaman” by William Deresiewicz; “Advertisements for Norman Mailer” by Jonathan Lethem Two perfect diatribes: Jonathan Lethem on Norman Mailer in the Los Angeles Review of Books, William Deresiewicz on Harold Bloom in The New Republic [seems to require registration now]. Two perfect diatribes: Jonathan Lethem on Norman Mailer in the Los Angeles Review of Books, William Deresiewicz on Harold Bloom in The New Republic [seems to require registration now].

]]> 2011-10-15T21:42:59+00:00 Diary: Will Self Will Self walks the diameter of London [requires registration at the London Review of Books — do it, people!]. Will Self walks the diameter of London [requires registration at the London Review of Books — do it, people!].

]]> 2011-10-14T22:54:10+00:00 In pictures: Pylons of the future? Designs to replace Britain’s electricity pylons. Designs to replace Britain’s electricity pylons.

]]> 2011-10-14T16:53:50+00:00 “The symphony and the novel – a harmonious couple?” by Will Self in The Guardian The symphony, the novel, and the end of their affair due to one of them’s demise. The symphony, the novel, and the end of their affair due to one of them’s demise.

]]> 2011-10-13T23:16:29+00:00 “All Work and No Play: Why Your Kids Are More Anxious, Depressed” in The Atlantic The loss of play time to adult-directed activities is making children anxious and depressed. The loss of play time to adult-directed activities is making children anxious and depressed.

]]> 2011-10-13T22:58:19+00:00 iPhone 4S Teardown The inevitable and welcomed iPhone 4S teardown by the ifixit guys. The inevitable and welcomed iPhone 4S teardown by the ifixit guys.

]]> 2011-10-13T21:47:16+00:00 “What Parkinson’s Teaches Us About the Brain” in The New York Times Forced exercise is better for the brain than voluntary, and can help with Parkinson’s. Forced exercise is better for the brain than voluntary, and can help with Parkinson’s.

]]> 2011-10-13T21:44:36+00:00 “iOS 5 reviewed: Notifications, iMessages, and iCloud, oh my!” by Jacqui Cheng in Ars Technica Arstechnica, the iOS 5 review. Featuring game-changers Siri and the iCloud. Arstechnica, the iOS 5 review. Featuring game-changers Siri and the iCloud.

]]> 2011-10-12T23:42:09+00:00 Jerusalem’s Hotel Mamilla Slideshow of Jerusalem’s Hotel Mamilla by Moshe Safdie. I want to visit. Slideshow of Jerusalem’s Hotel Mamilla by Moshe Safdie. I want to visit.

]]> 2011-10-12T22:43:04+00:00 Landmark Houses California’s handful of landmark houses. California’s handful of landmark houses.

]]> 2011-10-10T13:54:56+00:00 “How hummus conquered Britain” from the BBC Britain goes nuts for hummous. Britain goes nuts for hummous.

]]> 2011-10-09T23:34:54+00:00 “The End of the Future” and “The Optimistic Thought Experiment” by Peter Thiel Billionaire Peter Thiel: “The technology slowdown threatens not just our financial markets, but the entire modern political order, which is predicated on easy and relentless growth.” And when you’re finished with that, here it is again in more depth: “The Optimistic Thought Experiment”. Billionaire Peter Thiel: “The technology slowdown threatens not just our financial markets, but the entire modern political order, which is predicated on easy and relentless growth.” And when you’re finished with that, here it is again in more depth: “The Optimistic Thought Experiment”.

]]> 2011-10-09T21:27:15+00:00 “Spotiwhy? : Are Subscription Music Services a Sustainable Business Model?” by Frank Woodworth Sober breakdown of the viability of the streaming music business model. Sober breakdown of the viability of the streaming music business model.

]]> 2011-10-09T13:47:39+00:00 John Siracusa and David Pogue’s Steve Jobs eulogies Best of the Steve Jobs eulogies: John Siracusa, David Pogue. And one about his house. A favorable comparison with Thomas Edison. Best of the Steve Jobs eulogies: John Siracusa, David Pogue. And one about his house. A favorable comparison with Thomas Edison.

]]> 2011-10-09T04:57:29+00:00 “Innovation Starvation” by Neal Stephenson Today: a world where big stuff can never get done. Today: a world where big stuff can never get done.

]]> 2011-10-08T20:59:00+00:00 “Steve Jobs Was Always Kind To Me (Or, Regrets of An Asshole)” Poignant Steve Jobs tale from the Gizmodo guy who got ahold of the iPhone 4 prototype. Poignant Steve Jobs tale from the Gizmodo guy who got ahold of the iPhone 4 prototype.

]]> 2011-10-06T18:47:58+00:00 Three videos of Ms Peggy Lee Peggy Lee interprets Toots Thielemans “Making Whoopee”. Ms Lee again, warming up Dinah Shore. And a Disney documentary recreating the composing of “The Siamese Cat Song”. Peggy Lee interprets Toots Thielemans “Making Whoopee”. Ms Lee again, warming up Dinah Shore. And a Disney documentary recreating the composing of “The Siamese Cat Song”.

]]> 2011-10-02T10:19:25+00:00 “Tony Blair, Former British Prime Minister” on Charlie Rose Tony Blair, Middle East Quartet envoy, on Charlie Rose. Tony Blair, Middle East Quartet envoy, on Charlie Rose.

]]> 2011-10-01T22:29:08+00:00 “What are some of the most important, iconic, and/or beautiful scientific images?” at quora.com Great collection of scientific images. Great collection of scientific images.

]]> 2011-09-28T02:26:03+00:00 “Can Israelis have a better life? Yes they can and here’s how, says Trajtenberg” in Haaretz In the wake of Israel’s grassroots protests, the Trajtenberg Committee has released its report. Extend free day care. Raise corporate income tax. Improve public transport. Set up credit bureaus. Break up the car leasing monopolies. More. In the wake of Israel’s grassroots protests, the Trajtenberg Committee has released its report. Extend free day care. Raise corporate income tax. Improve public transport. Set up credit bureaus. Break up the car leasing monopolies. More.

]]> 2011-09-27T16:41:32+00:00 “The Convictions of Conrad Black” by Bryan Burrough in ??Vanity Fair?? Conrad Black, facing more jail time, remains irrepressible. Conrad Black, facing more jail time, remains irrepressible.

]]> 2011-09-26T11:09:50+00:00 “Oscar Handlin, Historian Who Chronicled U.S. Immigration, Dies at 95” in the NYT Oscar Handlin argued that American history is the history of immigration, which explains why America’s salvation lies in letting me in. Oscar Handlin argued that American history is the history of immigration, which explains why America’s salvation lies in letting me in.

]]> 2011-09-24T12:39:24+00:00 “Obama tells Israelis what they’ve been waiting to hear” by HERB KEINON in The Jerusalem Post Masterful summation by Herb Keinon of the significance of Obama’s speech to the UN on voting for a Palestinian state. Masterful summation by Herb Keinon of the significance of Obama’s speech to the UN on voting for a Palestinian state.

]]> 2011-09-21T23:15:12+00:00 “Cairo, Egypt and Cairo, Illinois” By Spengler in the Asia Times Spengler: the “new, apocalyptic tone” in the Middle East is due to Egypt’s chronic unproductivity. Spengler: the “new, apocalyptic tone” in the Middle East is due to Egypt’s chronic unproductivity.

]]> 2011-09-19T09:20:42+00:00 KAPPE+DU Architects Ray Kappe. Ray Kappe.

]]> 2011-09-18T00:15:07+00:00 Frank Lloyd Wright Road Trip by Peter Beers My favorite FLLW site is Peter Beers’ Frank Lloyd Wright Road Trip. He’s stayed at the houses wherever you can, and done some benign architectural stalking where the residence remains private. My favorite FLLW site is Peter Beers’ Frank Lloyd Wright Road Trip. He’s stayed at the houses wherever you can, and done some benign architectural stalking where the residence remains private.

]]> 2011-09-17T13:20:13+00:00 “Optimists Were Wrong About the Arab Spring” by JOSEF JOFFE in the WSJ Springtime from Hitler — the new face of the Arab Spring. Springtime from Hitler — the new face of the Arab Spring.

]]> 2011-09-16T21:24:29+00:00 “Home alone” by Aluf Benn in Haaretz Aluf Benn’s depressing wrap-up of Israel’s position today. Me, I think it’s not as bad as it looks; to be beleaguered and passive is also to remain above the fray, ignoring the hateful rhetoric as well-nigh meaningless by staying focused on the true hidden conflicts among the neighbors themselves. Iran, Turkey and to a lesser extent Egypt and Saudi Arabia each compete for the same pie of Middle East dominance, while Israel just wants to be left alone to be itself — a liberal democratic ideal that bestows true power, as Ataturk understood. Aluf Benn’s depressing wrap-up of Israel’s position today. Me, I think it’s not as bad as it looks; to be beleaguered and passive is also to remain above the fray, ignoring the hateful rhetoric as well-nigh meaningless by staying focused on the true hidden conflicts among the neighbors themselves. Iran, Turkey and to a lesser extent Egypt and Saudi Arabia each compete for the same pie of Middle East dominance, while Israel just wants to be left alone to be itself — a liberal democratic ideal that bestows true power, as Ataturk understood.

]]> 2011-09-16T12:12:11+00:00 “Santiago Calatrava: Light Rail Train Bridge, Jerusalem, Israel” Architect Santiago Calatrava on his spectacular light rail bridge in Jerusalem. Architect Santiago Calatrava on his spectacular light rail bridge in Jerusalem.

]]> 2011-09-15T16:28:44+00:00 “What Are the Palestinians Planning after September?” by Pinhas Inbari for JCPA What the Palestinians want from the UN is not to exercise statehood but to be a “state under occupation” in order to legitimize escalation. What the Palestinians want from the UN is not to exercise statehood but to be a “state under occupation” in order to legitimize escalation.

]]> 2011-09-14T03:22:11+00:00 McDonald’s retro ad Can you spot in this new McDonald’s commercial when they transition from the UK to the US? Can you spot in this new McDonald’s commercial when they transition from the UK to the US?

]]> 2011-09-13T01:16:33+00:00 “Ken Kesey… Further Along And Still Testing the Reality of It” by Don Williams (2002) Did Ken Kesey save the world? Did Ken Kesey save the world?

]]> 2011-09-09T00:10:25+00:00 Snail Mail Spam Subsidies Stuttering Towards A Stop Walter Russell Mead: The slow motion collapse of the postal service, like some great prehistoric mastodon inexorably sinking into the La Brea Tarpits, deserves close attention. Walter Russell Mead: The slow motion collapse of the postal service, like some great prehistoric mastodon inexorably sinking into the La Brea Tarpits, deserves close attention.

]]> 2011-09-08T23:05:26+00:00 Arab Spring, Kurdish Summer Arab Spring = Kurdish Summer, argues David Eshel in his new blog covering Middle East affairs. Arab Spring = Kurdish Summer, argues David Eshel in his new blog covering Middle East affairs.

]]> 2011-09-04T23:10:54+00:00 “Israelis who choose life without children” New book on being childless in Israel. New book on being childless in Israel.

]]> 2011-09-04T14:34:57+00:00 “To the Shores of Tripoli” by Robert Kagan The Weekly Standard gives credit where credit is due to President Obama on Libya. The Weekly Standard gives credit where credit is due to President Obama on Libya.

]]> 2011-09-02T11:55:47+00:00 The Accomplice The strange story of Saif Qaddafi in Vanity Fair. The strange story of Saif Qaddafi in Vanity Fair.

]]> 2011-09-01T17:19:35+00:00 “Defeat into victory” by Amir Oren Stunningly good piece by Amir Oren in Haaretz on the British in Libya. Stunningly good piece by Amir Oren in Haaretz on the British in Libya.

]]> 2011-08-27T02:07:17+00:00 Rob “CmdrTaco” Malda Resigns From Slashdot CmdrTaco resigns. CmdrTaco resigns.

]]> 2011-08-26T21:32:24+00:00 “King, in word and stone” by Charles Krauthammer Krauthammer visits the new King memorial in Washington. Krauthammer visits the new King memorial in Washington.

]]> 2011-08-26T21:28:29+00:00 “The Nexus and the Olive Tree” by Michael Soran Despite Libya, what matters now is Syria, namely defeating Iran there. Despite Libya, what matters now is Syria, namely defeating Iran there.

]]> 2011-08-25T15:28:40+00:00 Ehud Ya’ari interviews Recent home interviews with Ehud Ya’ari on Gaza and Syria. Recent home interviews with Ehud Ya’ari on Gaza and Syria.

]]> 2011-08-23T00:11:37+00:00 Stop Coddling the Super-Rich Warren Buffett’s “Stop Coddling the Super-Rich” article and discussing it on Charlie Rose. Warren Buffett’s “Stop Coddling the Super-Rich” article and discussing it on Charlie Rose.

]]> 2011-08-22T23:38:23+00:00 Official Charts - About Us I’ve been subjected to the horror that is contemporary BBC Radio 1 lately, wherein they talk about the #1 single. I was skeptical, but it turns out the UK charts are real, and more singles are sold than ever. I’ve been subjected to the horror that is contemporary BBC Radio 1 lately, wherein they talk about the #1 single. I was skeptical, but it turns out the UK charts are real, and more singles are sold than ever.

]]> 2011-08-22T14:08:19+00:00 Crazy: 90 Percent of People Don’t Know How to Use CTRL+F Only 10% of computer users know about ctrl-f. Pathetic. Only 10% of computer users know about ctrl-f. Pathetic.

]]> 2011-08-22T00:44:25+00:00 “The Other Lieberman This profile of Avigdor Lieberman in Commentary Magazine provides a nice survey of current Israeli politics. This profile of Avigdor Lieberman in Commentary Magazine provides a nice survey of current Israeli politics.

]]> 2011-08-22T00:30:22+00:00 Harry loses his geek mind for CAPTAIN AMERICA: FIRST AVENGER Harry Knowles lovin’ on the perfect Captain America: The First Avenger. Harry Knowles lovin’ on the perfect Captain America: The First Avenger.

]]> 2011-08-20T22:09:12+00:00 Electric Light Orchestra “Can’t Get it Out of My Head” (live) Good Shabbes to everyone, and a song from and by Jeff Lynne. Good Shabbes to everyone, and a song from and by Jeff Lynne.

]]> 2011-08-19T17:57:49+00:00 Captain America: The First Avenger (review) My favorite movie reviewer, FlickPhilosopher Maryann Johanson, on Captain America, what I am about to see tonight. My favorite movie reviewer, FlickPhilosopher Maryann Johanson, on Captain America, what I am about to see tonight.

]]> 2011-08-18T14:03:57+00:00 Do You Suffer From Decision Fatigue? I’m a believer — decision fatigue. I’m a believer — decision fatigue.

]]> 2011-08-18T14:03:42+00:00 Reprap The reprap, a self-replicating 3d-printer. Most mind-boggling thing ever. The reprap, a self-replicating 3d-printer. Most mind-boggling thing ever.

]]> 2011-08-11T12:05:55+00:00 UK riots: text of David Cameron’s address to Commons Text of David Cameron’s address to Parliament on the looting outbreak. Text of David Cameron’s address to Parliament on the looting outbreak.

]]> 2011-08-11T11:58:58+00:00 The white mouse who roared Nancy Wake, WWII heroine, 98. Nancy Wake, WWII heroine, 98.

]]> 2011-08-09T10:56:44+00:00 “Gutted” by Steven Shapin “Gutted” by Steven Shapin in the London Review of Books is a wonderful tour of the boyn (“the burn”) which unfortunately is interesting and relevant to me. “Gutted” by Steven Shapin in the London Review of Books is a wonderful tour of the boyn (“the burn”) which unfortunately is interesting and relevant to me.

]]> 2011-08-08T21:10:27+00:00 “Lost Angeles: The City of Angels goes to hell” by Joel Kotkin On the rise and alleged fall of Los Angeles. On the rise and alleged fall of Los Angeles.

]]> 2011-08-08T16:14:47+00:00 Israel’s Cottage-Cheese Rebellion My guy Daniel Doron in the WSJ on Israel’s cottage cheese rebellion. Lots of sensible, knowledgeable input in the comments section as well, such as from Naif Mabat. My guy Daniel Doron in the WSJ on Israel’s cottage cheese rebellion. Lots of sensible, knowledgeable input in the comments section as well, such as from Naif Mabat.

]]> 2011-08-04T14:37:34+00:00 Working Remotely Working remotely works. Working remotely works.

]]> 2011-08-04T02:08:56+00:00 An Investment Manager’s View on the Top 1% An investment manager’s view of the top 1%. An investment manager’s view of the top 1%.

]]> 2011-08-04T02:06:24+00:00 Spaces in Lion I’m upset that Spaces is gone in Lion. Others concur. I’m upset that Spaces is gone in Lion. Others concur.

]]> 2011-08-02T12:37:37+00:00 “Mac OS X 10.7 Lion: the Ars Technica review” by John Siracusa John Siracusa’s must-read Lion review. John Siracusa’s must-read Lion review.

]]> 2011-07-24T19:52:44+00:00 “Brighton: Anything goes at this liberal enclave” by Mimi Spencer Vivid, loving portrait of the beach at Brighton that gets in some of my own favorites, like Jack and Linda’s Smokehouse. Vivid, loving portrait of the beach at Brighton that gets in some of my own favorites, like Jack and Linda’s Smokehouse.

]]> 2011-07-24T15:06:54+00:00 “Muslim-Western Tensions Persist” Pew Research Center polls Muslims and Westerners on the same questions. Only 9% of Turks believe Arabs carried out 9/11. Pew Research Center polls Muslims and Westerners on the same questions. Only 9% of Turks believe Arabs carried out 9/11.

]]> 2011-07-22T15:37:29+00:00 “Troubles That Money Can’t Dispel” By DAVID CARR New York Times, with restrained glee, on the Murdoch scandal. New York Times, with restrained glee, on the Murdoch scandal.

]]> 2011-07-18T15:54:56+00:00 “The divorce generation” Born between 1965 and 1980, we are the divorce generation. Born between 1965 and 1980, we are the divorce generation.

]]> 2011-07-11T23:19:42+00:00 “Gaza blockade in reverse: Hamas fortifies Egyptian border against Libyan infiltrators” in Debka Libyans! Hamas has competition in the Sinai smuggling business. Libyans! Hamas has competition in the Sinai smuggling business.

]]> 2011-07-11T13:36:05+00:00 Paris Air Show Fox News slideshow from the 49th Paris Air Show. Fox News slideshow from the 49th Paris Air Show.

]]> 2011-06-30T21:27:35+00:00 “Erdogan: Ottoman echoes growing louder” at Hot Air Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s begins his victory speech chillingly: “Believe me, Sarajevo won today as much as Istanbul, Beirut won as much as Izmir, Damascus won as much as Ankara, Ramallah, Nablus, Jenin, the West Bank, Jerusalem won as much as Diyarbakir.” What I believe is that many Turks are dissatisfied with being merely a nationstate. What a neighborhood. Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s begins his victory speech chillingly: “Believe me, Sarajevo won today as much as Istanbul, Beirut won as much as Izmir, Damascus won as much as Ankara, Ramallah, Nablus, Jenin, the West Bank, Jerusalem won as much as Diyarbakir.” What I believe is that many Turks are dissatisfied with being merely a nationstate. What a neighborhood.

]]> 2011-06-17T21:51:27+00:00 “Did Egypt really open Rafah crossing?” By Ramzy Baroud At the Gaza-Egypt crossing. At the Gaza-Egypt crossing.

]]> 2011-06-17T21:25:51+00:00 Al Schwimmer, founder of Israel Aircraft Industries, dies at 94 Al Schwimmer, founder of Israel Aircraft Industries, dies at 94. Haaretz obit. Al Schwimmer, founder of Israel Aircraft Industries, dies at 94. Haaretz obit.

]]> 2011-06-12T07:07:55+00:00 “The Third Man” by Elliott Abrams in The Weekly Standard What’s there to disagree with in The Third Man, Elliott Abrams’ account of the Obama-Bibi-Abbas fracas. What’s there to disagree with in The Third Man, Elliott Abrams’ account of the Obama-Bibi-Abbas fracas.

]]> 2011-06-01T09:05:41+00:00 “Another Triumph for the Greens” by Jonathan V. Last in The Weekly Standard Environmentalism in microcosm in Why your dishwasher no longer works by Jonathan V. Last. The science more often than not isn’t science, the issue snowballs into a platform for political grandstanding, and nobody benefits from the massive waste. Environmentalism in microcosm in Why your dishwasher no longer works by Jonathan V. Last. The science more often than not isn’t science, the issue snowballs into a platform for political grandstanding, and nobody benefits from the massive waste.

]]> 2011-06-01T09:03:16+00:00 “The Dreamer Goes Down For The Count” by Walter Russell Mead Walter Russell Mead waxes deep on Netanyahu’s speech to Congress. “…The people and the story of Israel stir some of the deepest and most mysterious reaches of the American soul.” Walter Russell Mead waxes deep on Netanyahu’s speech to Congress. “…The people and the story of Israel stir some of the deepest and most mysterious reaches of the American soul.”

]]> 2011-05-30T23:28:29+00:00 “SCOTUS Makes It Official: California A Failed State” by Walter Russell Mead California: break it up? California: break it up?

]]> 2011-05-30T23:14:18+00:00 The Gates Farewell Warning The Gates Farewell Warning: America can be a superpower or a welfare state, but not both. The Gates Farewell Warning: America can be a superpower or a welfare state, but not both.

]]> 2011-05-28T01:17:34+00:00 “The Choice of Richard Goldstone” by John Podhoretz John Podhoretz judges the judge in “The Choice of Richard Goldstone”. John Podhoretz judges the judge in “The Choice of Richard Goldstone”.

]]> 2011-05-28T00:51:04+00:00 “Benjamin Netanyahu wows Congress” at Politico Politico’s video of Netanyahu’s address to Congress, May 24, 2011 while at pmo.gov.il, the official text. Politico’s video of Netanyahu’s address to Congress, May 24, 2011 while at pmo.gov.il, the official text.

]]> 2011-05-25T04:44:38+00:00 “Israel as Middle Eastern hegemon” by Spengler If current fertility rates continue, Israel will have more 18-24-year-olds than either Iran or Turkey by 2085. If current fertility rates continue, Israel will have more 18-24-year-olds than either Iran or Turkey by 2085.

]]> 2011-05-23T09:53:56+00:00 “White House Down in Middle East” by Walter Russell Mead On George Mitchell’s retirement: the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is not and was never comparable to Northern Ireland. On George Mitchell’s retirement: the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is not and was never comparable to Northern Ireland.

]]> 2011-05-21T17:25:12+00:00 “Why Microsoft bought Skype” by Cringely One persuasive theory: Microsoft is only buying Skype to stop Google from doing so. One persuasive theory: Microsoft is only buying Skype to stop Google from doing so.

]]> 2011-05-16T22:57:45+00:00 “Ariel Sharon Park transforms ‘eyesore’ into ‘paradise’” All good things come to those who wait (and spend $250m). The iconic Hiriya garbage dump is set to become Ariel Sharon Park. All good things come to those who wait (and spend $250m). The iconic Hiriya garbage dump is set to become Ariel Sharon Park.

]]> 2011-05-16T13:23:48+00:00 On dishwashers Bless the internets. Great explanatory essay on dishwashers on epinions. Bless the internets. Great explanatory essay on dishwashers on epinions.

]]> 2011-05-09T22:46:52+00:00 Ashton Kutcher’s exceedingly nice house Ashton Kutcher’s exceedingly nice house is for sale. Lots of wood. Ashton Kutcher’s exceedingly nice house is for sale. Lots of wood.

]]> 2011-05-08T18:27:32+00:00 “Falling Between Two Stools” by WRM This repeated lunge for the sour spot — WRM on the Obama presidency. This repeated lunge for the sour spot — WRM on the Obama presidency.

]]> 2011-04-29T12:42:47+00:00 “Despite Reports of Brutality Toward Civilians, Syria to Join U.N.‘s Human Rights Council” by Ben Ev Syria’s about to join the UN Human Rights Council. Well. Syria’s about to join the UN Human Rights Council. Well.

]]> 2011-04-27T13:52:29+00:00 “Why Syria isn’t likely to see an Islamist takeover” by Barry Rubin Barry Rubin cuts to the chase re prospects for success in the Syrian uprising compared to Egypt, Libya, etc. Barry Rubin cuts to the chase re prospects for success in the Syrian uprising compared to Egypt, Libya, etc.

]]> 2011-04-26T18:38:39+00:00 “Psalmist of the secular” An interview with the towering Kobi Oz sitting somewhere at Rothschild. An interview with the towering Kobi Oz sitting somewhere at Rothschild.

]]> 2011-04-25T22:57:37+00:00 Apple clobbers estimates, iPad sales fall short Yet another incredible AAPL quarter. Yet another incredible AAPL quarter.

]]> 2011-04-21T01:34:55+00:00 “The Book of Highdef” by Eric D. Snider Behold, “The Book of Highdef” as told by Eric D. Snider. Behold, “The Book of Highdef” as told by Eric D. Snider.

]]> 2011-04-15T20:05:00+00:00 ““Leaving in a Huff” by Eric D. Snider Some inside baseball on what happens when AOL buys your client. Some inside baseball on what happens when AOL buys your client.

]]> 2011-04-15T19:49:33+00:00 “On forming a new software startup, how to allocate ownership fairly?” On forming a new software startup, how to allocate ownership fairly? On forming a new software startup, how to allocate ownership fairly?

]]> 2011-04-14T21:56:19+00:00 “How to Get a Real Education” by Scott Adams Scott Adams, creator of Dilbert, waxes serious on what education should really be for most of us. Scott Adams, creator of Dilbert, waxes serious on what education should really be for most of us.

]]> 2011-04-14T11:40:45+00:00 “Why LinkedIn is More Valuable than Facebook” Why LinkedIn is more valuable than Facebook. Why LinkedIn is more valuable than Facebook.

]]> 2011-04-13T00:06:19+00:00 GAGA-1: The Flight GAGA-1, a hobby balloon satellite. GAGA-1, a hobby balloon satellite.

]]> 2011-04-12T23:08:11+00:00 Immersive Cocoon O reason not the need — give us the Immersive Cocoon. O reason not the need — give us the Immersive Cocoon.

]]> 2011-04-12T23:02:39+00:00 “Egypt, for Real” by Samuel Tadros A primer by an Egyptian liberal on how to achieve at least something in the upcoming elections. A primer by an Egyptian liberal on how to achieve at least something in the upcoming elections.

]]> 2011-04-11T16:41:41+00:00 “Egyptians Back Diplomat In Poll, Show Secular Bent” in WSJ More than 60% of Egyptians want to maintain the peace treaty with Israel. More than 60% of Egyptians want to maintain the peace treaty with Israel.

]]> 2011-04-09T02:48:31+00:00 “Squaring off in Tel Aviv” in Haaretz “On the problems besetting the revamp of the plaza around Tel Aviv’s Habima Theater. “On the problems besetting the revamp of the plaza around Tel Aviv’s Habima Theater.

]]> 2011-04-08T20:14:50+00:00 The Simple Exercise That Can Banish Your Bulging Belly The perfect push-up, in detail. The perfect push-up, in detail.

]]> 2011-04-08T10:24:03+00:00 “Self-Taught Programmers vs CS-Educated Programmers” by Peter Chang “Self-Taught Programmers vs CS-Educated Programmers” rings true and echoes out to education in general. “Self-Taught Programmers vs CS-Educated Programmers” rings true and echoes out to education in general.

]]> 2011-04-08T02:56:14+00:00 “Brain waves from thoughts of sounds used to move cursor” at BBC Controlling your cursor with your mind is no longer science fiction. Controlling your cursor with your mind is no longer science fiction.

]]> 2011-04-07T14:43:56+00:00 “The Syrian Spring” by Caroline Glick Regarding Syria, Israel should arm the Kurds. Regarding Syria, Israel should arm the Kurds.

]]> 2011-03-31T17:03:31+00:00 “Are you making something?” by Seth Godin Why an iPad? Seth Godin explains. Why an iPad? Seth Godin explains.

]]> 2011-03-30T22:59:06+00:00 “Skype 5 for Mac” by Lukas Mathis Why the new Skype 5 for OS X sucks and how to switch back to the previous version. Why the new Skype 5 for OS X sucks and how to switch back to the previous version.

]]> 2011-03-30T22:37:19+00:00 “My Mom Reviews the iPad, Her First Computer” by David Worthington A woman of a certain age, who’s never used a computer before, reviews her new iPad. A woman of a certain age, who’s never used a computer before, reviews her new iPad.

]]> 2011-03-29T21:28:57+00:00 What scientific concept would improve everybody’s cognitive toolkit? Answers to this year’s question from The Edge: What scientific concept would improve everybody’s cognitive toolkit? Answers to this year’s question from The Edge: What scientific concept would improve everybody’s cognitive toolkit?

]]> 2011-03-29T10:00:31+00:00 “It’s a Bird! It’s a Plane! It’s ... a New Seagull-Like Robot Spy Drone!” Festo’s SmartBird: a robotic flying seagull. Festo’s SmartBird: a robotic flying seagull.

]]> 2011-03-27T12:29:21+00:00 “Don’t Call Me, I Won’t Call You” The telephone retreats. The telephone retreats.

]]> 2011-03-26T01:27:19+00:00 “Caution: Region under construction” by Aluf Benn Libya, Yemen, Syria, Jordan, Bahrain, Oman and Saudi Arabia: all artificial states that could disintegrate. Libya, Yemen, Syria, Jordan, Bahrain, Oman and Saudi Arabia: all artificial states that could disintegrate.

]]> 2011-03-25T18:27:30+00:00 Visual breakdown of The Kleptones’ A Night at the Hip-Hopera Visual breakdown of The Kleptones’ A Night at the Hip-Hopera (requires Flash). Visual breakdown of The Kleptones’ A Night at the Hip-Hopera (requires Flash).

]]> 2011-03-25T12:00:13+00:00 Jeffrey Goldberg: “Dear Reuters, You Must Be Kidding Jeffrey Goldberg: Dear Reuters, You Must Be Kidding. Jeffrey Goldberg: Dear Reuters, You Must Be Kidding.

]]> 2011-03-25T09:31:52+00:00 “One-Third of a French Fry Short of a Big Mac Meal” What is the $6b cut in the US budget in terms of a Big Mac meal? What is the $6b cut in the US budget in terms of a Big Mac meal?

]]> 2011-03-19T21:10:48+00:00 Larry Page Wants to Return Google to Its Startup Roots Wired‘s profile of Larry Page, now Google’s CEO. Wired‘s profile of Larry Page, now Google’s CEO.

]]> 2011-03-19T01:19:06+00:00 “Why Qaddafi Has Already Lost” By ALI ABDULLATIF AHMIDA Until the 1980s, Qaddafi improved life for Libyans. Until the 1980s, Qaddafi improved life for Libyans.

]]> 2011-03-17T09:20:00+00:00 Bill Shatner’s Wake Up Call to the Space Shuttle Discovery Shatner wakes up the Discovery astronauts. Shatner wakes up the Discovery astronauts.

]]> 2011-03-09T09:06:26+00:00 “With Libya’s Megalomaniac ‘Philosopher-King’” by Robert D. Putnam in The Wall Street Journal Harvard professor of public policy Robert Putnam reflects on his 2007 desert encounter with Gadhafi. Harvard professor of public policy Robert Putnam reflects on his 2007 desert encounter with Gadhafi.

]]> 2011-03-06T21:54:49+00:00 Read Warren Buffett’s Latest Berkshire Hathaway Letter to Shareholders Warren Buffett’s latest Berkshire Hathaway letter to shareholders. Warren Buffett’s latest Berkshire Hathaway letter to shareholders.

]]> 2011-03-06T11:36:25+00:00 “Secret of the Sabbath” By Yosef Yitzhak Lifshitz A donut without a hole is a danish. “Secret of the Sabbath“ by Yosef Yitzhak Lifshitz in Azure. A donut without a hole is a danish. “Secret of the Sabbath“ by Yosef Yitzhak Lifshitz in Azure.

]]> 2011-03-06T01:30:13+00:00 a view of the final Space Shuttle launch Cool — a view of the final Space Shuttle launch from a nearby passenger plane (2:07). Cool — a view of the final Space Shuttle launch from a nearby passenger plane (2:07).

]]> 2011-03-03T15:17:18+00:00 “Come Again” by the Kleptones The Kleptones “Come Again”. The Kleptones “Come Again”.

]]> 2011-03-02T05:12:56+00:00 “Is Barack Obama Secretly Swiss?” Hitchens upbraids Obama on Libya. Hitchens upbraids Obama on Libya.

]]> 2011-02-28T23:00:28+00:00 “Why You’re Not Married” Cute wisdom on why you’re not married. Cute wisdom on why you’re not married.

]]> 2011-02-28T22:42:47+00:00 “How to Behave in an Art Museum” by Timothy Aubry An insightful day at the museum. An insightful day at the museum.

]]> 2011-02-28T22:12:42+00:00 Irina Werning’s Back to the Future Latter-year recreations of childhood photos. Wondrous. Latter-year recreations of childhood photos. Wondrous.

]]> 2011-02-22T01:51:55+00:00 “My Puny Human Brain” by Ken Jennings On being defeated at Jeopardy by a computer. On being defeated at Jeopardy by a computer.

]]> 2011-02-22T01:41:37+00:00 James Bond tribute YouTube videos An explosion of James Bond fun and some copycats 1, 2, 3, 4 An explosion of James Bond fun and some copycats 1, 2, 3, 4

]]> 2011-02-17T23:22:36+00:00 “The Moral Crusade Against Foodies” A valuable rant against gourmands/gluttons. A valuable rant against gourmands/gluttons.

]]> 2011-02-12T05:35:35+00:00 Cool Tel Aviv Cool, Tel Aviv. Cool, Tel Aviv.

]]> 2011-02-11T16:46:13+00:00 How Big Government Killed Britain’s Regions The fabulously-named economist Warwick Lightfoot deftly and dispassionately fingers Britain’s underlying problem: her bloated and overpaid public sector. The fabulously-named economist Warwick Lightfoot deftly and dispassionately fingers Britain’s underlying problem: her bloated and overpaid public sector.

]]> 2011-02-11T00:45:24+00:00 “Cairo Ironies” by VDS Victor Davis Hanson dissects the shambles that has been the Obama administration’s reaction to the protests in Egypt. Victor Davis Hanson dissects the shambles that has been the Obama administration’s reaction to the protests in Egypt.

]]> 2011-02-11T00:37:20+00:00 “Ronald Reagan at 100: A true believer who caught destiny’s eye” Michael Barone celebrates Ronald Reagan’s centenary. Michael Barone celebrates Ronald Reagan’s centenary.

]]> 2011-02-10T20:27:42+00:00 John McCarthy on sustainability John McCarthy, inventor of Lisp, explains why we’re going to be okay. John McCarthy, inventor of Lisp, explains why we’re going to be okay.

]]> 2011-02-09T23:53:08+00:00 Egypt crisis be worst disaster since Iran’s revolution Barry Rubin comes down unequivocally on supporting the Egyptian regime. Barry Rubin comes down unequivocally on supporting the Egyptian regime.

]]> 2011-01-31T02:56:50+00:00 Trump: Mideast Explosion Could Destroy OPEC, Lower Oil Prices Read more on Newsmax.com: Trump: Mide Trump blasts Obama. Very breezy, very crazy, very on the ball. Trump blasts Obama. Very breezy, very crazy, very on the ball.

]]> 2011-01-31T01:50:55+00:00 Rebellion in the Land of the Pharaohs Fouad Ajami explains why they hate Mubarak: Egypt is not naturally a dictatorship. Fouad Ajami explains why they hate Mubarak:
Egypt is not naturally a dictatorship.

]]> 2011-01-29T03:02:27+00:00 Addicted to Pluralities The great Kobi Oz on his development as an artist. The great Kobi Oz on his development as an artist.

]]> 2011-01-21T21:44:29+00:00 “The Price of Power” The case for an engaged USA, elementally argued by Robert Kagan. “The danger, as always, is that we don’t even realize the benefits…” The case for an engaged USA, elementally argued by Robert Kagan. “The danger, as always, is that we don’t even realize the benefits…”

]]> 2011-01-18T03:11:58+00:00 The Next American Upgrade Towards a more balanced personal future. Towards a more balanced personal future.

]]> 2011-01-18T00:51:45+00:00 Stuxnet Worm Used Against Iran was Tested in Israel New York Times feature on Stuxnet. New York Times feature on Stuxnet.

]]> 2011-01-16T02:42:11+00:00 “Latest Chapter in Mideast Tension Is Dennis Ross vs. George Mitchell” The fault line runs between George Mitchell and Dennis Ross. The fault line runs between George Mitchell and Dennis Ross.

]]> 2011-01-14T15:49:16+00:00 Solitude and Leadership by William Deresiewicz On solitude and leadership, the Nunnian combination. On solitude and leadership, the Nunnian combination.

]]> 2011-01-14T04:19:59+00:00 Sweet Revolution: The power of the pastry chef by Adam Gopnik Read more http://www.newyorker.com/re The New Yorker on pudding. The New Yorker on pudding.

]]> 2011-01-14T03:43:49+00:00 Lebanon crisis Lebanese government collapses in run-up to Hariri assassination report. Lebanese government collapses in run-up to Hariri assassination report.

]]> 2011-01-13T01:40:29+00:00 Weimar Istanbul Istanbul, very open city. Istanbul, very open city.

]]> 2011-01-12T22:12:28+00:00 Liberalism 5.0. Liberalism 5.0. Liberalism 5.0.

]]> 2010-12-16T20:27:51+00:00 Sick Reuters special report: Is America the sick man of the globe? Reuters special report: Is America the sick man of the globe?

]]> 2010-12-16T19:46:25+00:00 sound of music 40th reunion The hills are still alive: Sound of Music cast sings Edelweiss. The hills are still alive: Sound of Music cast sings Edelweiss.

]]> 2010-10-30T13:36:24+00:00 Civilization V Has No Soul Civilization V is out, at least for the PC. It’s a game of never really arriving. Civilization V is out, at least for the PC. It’s a game of never really arriving.

]]> 2010-10-21T01:04:06+00:00 Cancer is new Yes, cancer is new. Yes, cancer is new.

]]> 2010-10-15T11:33:07+00:00 Scully on Jobs Scully on Jobs. Scully on Jobs.

]]> 2010-10-15T10:32:27+00:00 Wave of anger over EE Bashing the makers of ExpressionEngine: Kenny Meyers’ Plea To EllisLab and Veerle Pieters breaking ranks. Bashing the makers of ExpressionEngine: Kenny Meyers’ Plea To EllisLab and Veerle Pieters breaking ranks.

]]> 2010-10-15T09:33:31+00:00 Benjamin Franklin on American Happiness A reminder of Benjamin Franklin’s folksy but wise wisdom. A reminder of Benjamin Franklin’s folksy but wise wisdom.

]]> 2010-10-07T00:04:14+00:00 Orson Welles on Art and Work Orson Welles, delightful on politics and art. Orson Welles, delightful on politics and art.

]]> 2010-10-06T23:40:13+00:00 Twilight in the Evil Kingdom of the Hermit Midgets On the coming passing of North Korea. On the coming passing of North Korea.

]]> 2010-10-06T23:19:58+00:00 Expression Engine Front End Publishing Using External Entries Engaging.net’s powerful ExpressionEngine plugin External Entries is featured in an article by Aaron Lax at Paper Tiger. Engaging.net’s powerful ExpressionEngine plugin External Entries is featured in an article by Aaron Lax at Paper Tiger.

]]> 2010-10-04T00:12:51+00:00 The elephant without his castle and a dog called Barking (of course) Read more: http://www.dailymai Animals on the London Underground — awesome! Animals on the London Underground — awesome!

]]> 2010-10-03T21:57:46+00:00 Mike Rowe celebrates dirty jobs Mike Rowe explicates the war on work — the cultural “marginalization of lots and lots of jobs”. Mike Rowe explicates the war on work — the cultural “marginalization of lots and lots of jobs”.

]]> 2010-10-02T03:46:02+00:00 “The Unconsoled: A writer’s tragedy, and a nation’s” by George Packer My goodness: a long juicy New Yorker piece on David Grossman. My goodness: a long juicy New Yorker piece on David Grossman.

]]> 2010-09-27T23:20:09+00:00 Bolton on Obama’s U.N. Record John Bolton on the Obama Administration at the UN. John Bolton on the Obama Administration at the UN.

]]> 2010-09-20T23:47:01+00:00 How animals made us human The Avatar pony-tail conceit: it is our unique affinity with other species that makes us most human. The Avatar pony-tail conceit: it is our unique affinity with other species that makes us most human.

]]> 2010-09-20T17:56:43+00:00 America’s One-Child Policy On America’s demographic decline. On America’s demographic decline.

]]> 2010-09-20T09:59:06+00:00 Tony Blair on Charlie Rose Tony Blair says to Charlie Rose the unsayable, that the fundamental problem is not terror, not al-Qaida, but a belief among Muslims that the West is hostile. Tony Blair says to Charlie Rose the unsayable, that the fundamental problem is not terror, not al-Qaida, but a belief among Muslims that the West is hostile.

]]> 2010-09-09T22:30:13+00:00 John F. Burns on Charlie Rose The lovely John F. Burns revisits Iraq with Charlie Rose. The lovely John F. Burns revisits Iraq with Charlie Rose.

]]> 2010-09-09T21:04:57+00:00 “Ewwwwwwwww!: The surprising moral force of disgust” Discussing disgusting, the new psychological field. Discussing disgusting, the new psychological field.

]]> 2010-09-06T00:28:22+00:00 “Getting to No” A careful analysis on the prospects of the current Israeli-Palestinian peace talks. A careful analysis on the prospects of the current Israeli-Palestinian peace talks.

]]> 2010-09-06T00:20:30+00:00 Alternate History by DAvid Brooks David Brooks plays what if with the Obama term. David Brooks plays what if with the Obama term.

]]> 2010-09-04T01:37:23+00:00 Shatner interview Interview with Shatner including video. Fine. Interview with Shatner including video. Fine.

]]> 2010-09-04T01:29:00+00:00 “When I was Eden Abergil”  by Aluf Benn Aluf Benn’s pitch-perfect response to the Israeli soldier Facebook photos scandal Aluf Benn’s pitch-perfect response to the Israeli soldier Facebook photos scandal

]]> 2010-09-01T16:44:26+00:00 January Jones interview January Jones interview. With video. And she’s even more mesmerising than Betty Draper. January Jones interview. With video. And she’s even more mesmerising than Betty Draper.

]]> 2010-09-01T02:51:07+00:00 “Back To School” by Walter Russell Mead Walter Russell Mead welcomes this incoming college class with some wise words. Walter Russell Mead welcomes this incoming college class with some wise words.

]]> 2010-08-31T18:54:04+00:00 “The 72-Hour Expert” by P. J. O’Rourke At last, some vintage Holidays in Hell P. J. O’Rourke with 72 hours in Afghanistan. At last, some vintage Holidays in Hell P. J. O’Rourke with 72 hours in Afghanistan.

]]> 2010-08-30T12:37:51+00:00 Kiln Saunas Make a Comeback in South Korea The kiln, Korea’s sauna. The kiln, Korea’s sauna.

]]> 2010-08-27T08:44:13+00:00 “The last refuge of a liberal” by Krauthammer The little people in America have proven so disappointing lately. The little people in America have proven so disappointing lately.

]]> 2010-08-27T07:20:06+00:00 “The Perfect Iranian Storm on the Horizon” by Michael Totten Michael J Totten and Jonathan Spyer talk Middle East. Michael J Totten and Jonathan Spyer talk Middle East.

]]> 2010-08-26T13:47:14+00:00 Dog on a swing video Dog on a swing (1:57). Dog on a swing (1:57).

]]> 2010-08-25T22:09:48+00:00 Joseph Epstein’s media diet The Joseph Epstein media diet. The Joseph Epstein media diet.

]]> 2010-08-25T19:47:49+00:00 “A Case of Mental Courage” by David Brooks David Brooks deftly diagnoses America. David Brooks deftly diagnoses America.

]]> 2010-08-24T22:26:24+00:00 “Iran or Islam?” by Amir Taheri The Persians’ problem: Iran or Islam? The Persians’ problem: Iran or Islam?

]]> 2010-08-24T21:35:24+00:00 Hitchens Video of Christopher Hitchens with the imposing Jeffrey Goldberg. Video of Christopher Hitchens with the imposing Jeffrey Goldberg.

]]> 2010-08-23T22:42:00+00:00 What Is It About 20-Somethings? On the emerging emerging adulthood. On the emerging emerging adulthood.

]]> 2010-08-20T01:11:48+00:00 Harvard University fund sells all Israel holdings Is the derangement spreading Stateside? Harvard University fund sells all Israel holdings. Update: not. Is the derangement spreading Stateside?
Harvard University fund sells all Israel holdings. Update: not.

]]> 2010-08-16T05:43:16+00:00 “Tel Aviv’s first tourist trap” Discussing a new Tel Aviv tourist project, what passes as knowing zeitgeist commentary in Hebrew reads like bitter flabby drivel in English. Discussing a new Tel Aviv tourist project, what passes as knowing zeitgeist commentary in Hebrew reads like bitter flabby drivel in English.

]]> 2010-08-13T20:18:02+00:00 47media on Nearby Entries Cool — Jon Longnecker praises Engaging.net’s Nearby Entries in the first episode (at about 4:10) of their “Kick Awesome Show”! Cool — Jon Longnecker praises Engaging.net’s Nearby Entries in the first episode (at about 4:10) of their “Kick Awesome Show”!

]]> 2010-08-13T11:31:50+00:00 Saxondale interview Saxondale tells The Sun how it is — an in-character interview. Saxondale tells The Sun how it is — an in-character interview.

]]> 2010-08-07T00:58:44+00:00 “Think Again: Ronald Reagan” by Peter Beinart Salient points on how Reagan differs from the common conception of him, mainly that he almost never utilized the US military. Salient points on how Reagan differs from the common conception of him, mainly that he almost never utilized the US military.

]]> 2010-08-06T09:01:50+00:00 Magic Trackpad and Multi-Touch Trackpad Update 1.0 I’m loving inertial scrolling on my MacBook Pro. Thanks, Apple. I’m loving inertial scrolling on my MacBook Pro. Thanks, Apple.

]]> 2010-08-03T19:49:57+00:00 “The Web’s New Gold Mine: Your Secrets” in WSJ Beware, Dictionary.com. Beware, Dictionary.com.

]]> 2010-08-02T15:19:59+00:00 “The Palestinians, Alone” by The Palestinians, Alone Efraim Karsh: The sooner the Palestinians recognize that their cause is theirs alone, the sooner they are likely to make peace… Efraim Karsh: The sooner the Palestinians recognize that their cause is theirs alone, the sooner they are likely to make peace…

]]> 2010-08-02T15:13:00+00:00 “Is Italy Too Italian?” in the NYT “It’s a hard world for poets,” decries the protagonist of this great NYT piece on the Italian economy. “It’s a hard world for poets,” decries the protagonist of this great NYT piece on the Italian economy.

]]> 2010-08-02T15:05:22+00:00 German drone pilots eye Afghanistan… from Israel The Luftwaffe’s in Israel, training to fly Heron drones in Afghanistan. The Luftwaffe’s in Israel, training to fly Heron drones in Afghanistan.

]]> 2010-07-27T17:46:43+00:00 Cameron calls Gaza ‘prison camp’ In Turkey, Cameron calls Gaza a ‘prison camp’. Aha. There goes some moral credibility — that was quick. In Turkey, Cameron calls Gaza a ‘prison camp’. Aha. There goes some moral credibility — that was quick.

]]> 2010-07-27T17:42:05+00:00 The Case of Stephen Walt and John Mearsheimer On the Case of Stephen Walt and John Mearsheimer by a formerly admiring former student. On the Case of Stephen Walt and John Mearsheimer by a formerly admiring former student.

]]> 2010-07-26T19:46:56+00:00 “No work in the US? Move to India” by Cory Doctorow A graduate moves to India for work. That ain’t America. A graduate moves to India for work. That ain’t America.

]]> 2010-07-24T09:28:57+00:00 “Stupid Is As Stupid Does” by Andy Rutledge Another excellent piece by Andy Rutledge, an admonition/checklist for being a professional designer/developer. Another excellent piece by Andy Rutledge, an admonition/checklist for being a professional designer/developer.

]]> 2010-07-24T09:27:05+00:00 “Touching the future: More thoughts on the coming tablet revolution” Russell Beattie praises tablet computing as the future for most of us. Russell Beattie praises tablet computing as the future for most of us.

]]> 2010-07-21T22:47:29+00:00 Fox & BBC News Both the BBC and Fox news web sites have recently been redesigned, with the BBC losing its looks and Fox getting neat and serious. Both the BBC and Fox news web sites have recently been redesigned, with the BBC losing its looks and Fox getting neat and serious.

]]> 2010-07-20T10:11:03+00:00 jsPlumb jQuery diagramming with jsPlumb — cool. jQuery diagramming with jsPlumb — cool.

]]> 2010-07-19T13:21:18+00:00 The Good News About Mel Gibson I’ve never linked to Frank Rich, but this reminder of Mel Gibson’s The Passion is stimulating. I’ve never linked to Frank Rich, but this reminder of Mel Gibson’s The Passion is stimulating.

]]> 2010-07-19T08:22:08+00:00 “The Legal Basis of Israel’s Naval Blockade of Gaza” by Ruth Lapidoth Ruth Lapidoth, Professor Emeritus of International Law at the Hebrew University, on the legalities of Israel’s naval blockade of Gaza. Note how long the Turks had Gaza: 400 years — far far longer than anyone else around today. Ruth Lapidoth, Professor Emeritus of International Law at the Hebrew University, on the legalities of Israel’s naval blockade of Gaza. Note how long the Turks had Gaza: 400 years — far far longer than anyone else around today.

]]> 2010-07-19T08:19:48+00:00 “Literary Saturday: The Roots of the Blogosphere” by WRM Another wonderful blog post by Walter Russell Mead, this time hoping that the blogosphere find a not-so-distant mirror in 18th-century London. Another wonderful blog post by Walter Russell Mead, this time hoping that the blogosphere find a not-so-distant mirror in 18th-century London.

]]> 2010-07-12T19:58:34+00:00 Belly-buttons key to success in sport: study Why Caucasians are better swimmers, Negros are better runners: torso length. Why Caucasians are better swimmers, Negros are better runners: torso length.

]]> 2010-07-12T18:08:12+00:00 “A Hatred That Resists Exorcism” By EDWARD ROTHSTEIN Racism is about appearance and the material; anti-Semitism is abstract and about the conspiracy. Racism is about appearance and the material; anti-Semitism is abstract and about the conspiracy.

]]> 2010-07-11T06:04:07+00:00 “Google Makes the iPhone YouTube App Obsolete” by NICK BILTON Google argues that its mobile YouTube site is better than its YouTube iPhone app. Google argues that its mobile YouTube site is better than its YouTube iPhone app.

]]> 2010-07-07T22:10:00+00:00 “Finest hour - or not” by Aluf Benn Another gem from Haaretz’s Aluf Benn, comparing Netanyahu’s situation to Churchill’s. Amazing that this same newspaper publishes the idiotic Yoel Marcus. Another gem from Haaretz’s Aluf Benn, comparing Netanyahu’s situation to Churchill’s. Amazing that this same newspaper publishes the idiotic Yoel Marcus.

]]> 2010-07-06T14:09:11+00:00 “What a missed opportunity” by Aluf Benn Aluf Benn, probably Israel’s best columnist, compares Israel and Turkey. Aluf Benn, probably Israel’s best columnist, compares Israel and Turkey.

]]> 2010-07-06T14:01:02+00:00 Bret Stephens on Shalom TV: Will Israel Survive? Bret and the gay rights defence of Israel. Bret and the gay rights defence of Israel.

]]> 2010-07-06T06:13:51+00:00 Sista Otis & The SC Wholly Rollers open for the Blues Traveler at Hard Rock Lee as one of the SC Wholly Rollers opening for the Blues Traveler with Sista Otis in Myrtle Beach. Lee as one of the SC Wholly Rollers opening for the Blues Traveler with Sista Otis in Myrtle Beach.

]]> 2010-07-06T06:07:33+00:00 Nielsen on tablet usability for reading Jakob Nielsen tests reading usability on the iPad and Kindle and reports that they’re almost as good as reading on paper. People didn’t like reading on PCs — it reminded them of work. Jakob Nielsen tests reading usability on the iPad and Kindle and reports that they’re almost as good as reading on paper. People didn’t like reading on PCs — it reminded them of work.

]]> 2010-07-02T14:58:26+00:00 Falling out of love with the iPad Falling out of love with the iPad. None of this surprises me. Falling out of love with the iPad. None of this surprises me.

]]> 2010-07-02T10:50:15+00:00 CSS Icons Wow, icons made entirely in CSS3 (currently Safari, Chrome only). Wow, icons made entirely in CSS3 (currently Safari, Chrome only).

]]> 2010-06-30T22:51:23+00:00 “Apple of My Eye” short film Short film created entirely on the iPhone 4. Short film created entirely on the iPhone 4.

]]> 2010-06-30T22:35:32+00:00 iPhone 4 Review A day in the early life of an iPhone 4. A day in the early life of an iPhone 4.

]]> 2010-06-28T22:22:12+00:00 Tom Friedman Turkey talk Tom Friedman Turkey talk at his best: insightful and pithy. He quotes an academic there: “Turkey is not a bridge. It’s a center.” This exactly is the Turkey problem: they think they are the center of something larger than themselves. Tom Friedman Turkey talk at his best: insightful and pithy. He quotes an academic there: “Turkey is not a bridge. It’s a center.” This exactly is the Turkey problem: they think they are the center of something larger than themselves.

]]> 2010-06-23T21:19:23+00:00 “Fethullah Gulen’s cave of wonders” by Spengler It’s ominous. Spengler reflects on Turkey. It’s ominous. Spengler reflects on Turkey.

]]> 2010-06-08T21:42:41+00:00 “The Future Of America’s Working Class” by Joel Kotkin Could Americans get yob disease? (Comments are more insightful than the article itself.) Could Americans get yob disease? (Comments are more insightful than the article itself.)

]]> 2010-06-08T21:25:59+00:00 Comment: Fayyad boosts Palestinian cause Typical UK-based coverage: Jewish settlements have “eaten vast tracts” of a “only a sliver of occupied land”. How does this work? Typical UK-based coverage: Jewish settlements have “eaten vast tracts” of a “only a sliver of occupied land”. How does this work?

]]> 2010-05-23T21:01:45+00:00 Israel dedicates huge sea-water purification plant The $425m water desalination plant at Hadera is the world’s largest using reverse osmosis technology. Peee! The $425m water desalination plant at Hadera is the world’s largest using reverse osmosis technology. Peee!

]]> 2010-05-16T22:10:42+00:00 Hussein Ibish on the Fantasy World of One-Staters Complete common sense by Hussein Ibish on the Israeli & Palestinian future. Complete common sense by Hussein Ibish on the Israeli & Palestinian future.

]]> 2010-05-14T23:39:03+00:00 Silver Linings In the Middle East Walter Russell Mead is sanguine about long-term prospects after a visit to Israel. Walter Russell Mead is sanguine about long-term prospects after a visit to Israel.

]]> 2010-05-14T23:30:23+00:00 What’s New In MarsEdit? MarsEdit 3.0 now has custom fields. Now to deploy for all clients running ExpressionEngine (er, that’s everyone). MarsEdit 3.0 now has custom fields. Now to deploy for all clients running ExpressionEngine (er, that’s everyone).

]]> 2010-05-11T21:07:04+00:00 “Effective Strategy To Estimate Time For Your Design Projects” By Sam Barnes Good reminder for how to estimate projects. Good reminder for how to estimate projects.

]]> 2010-04-24T22:23:43+00:00 Apple passes Microsoft for second place in S&P 500 Holy operating system, AAPL > MSFT today! Oops, no it isn’t. Holy operating system, AAPL > MSFT today! Oops, no it isn’t.

]]> 2010-04-22T20:16:15+00:00 “Direct and indirect self-promotion in the eyes of the perceivers” by Nurit Tal-Or Israeli study on shvitzing, ie, boasting. Israeli study on shvitzing, ie, boasting.

]]> 2010-04-21T16:10:49+00:00 “Star Trek Meets Monty Python” by StarshipConductor On second thoughts, let’s not go to Camelot, said Captain Kirk. It is a silly place. On second thoughts, let’s not go to Camelot, said Captain Kirk. It is a silly place.

]]> 2010-04-17T01:31:28+00:00 “How the English breakfast has changed with Britain” by Cole Moreton “Hash browns, yes or no?” “Never. They’re American.” On the English breakfast and thereby Britain itself. “Hash browns, yes or no?” “Never. They’re American.” On the English breakfast and thereby Britain itself.

]]> 2010-04-13T22:07:34+00:00 PM Netanyahu’s Speech at the Holocaust Martyrs’ and Heroes’ Remembrance Day Ceremony Netanyahu’s Yom HaShoah speech. Netanyahu’s Yom HaShoah speech.

]]> 2010-04-13T22:04:34+00:00 “Lies, Deception, and Subcontracting” by Andy Rutledge Andy Rutledge on Lies, Deception, and Subcontracting. Andy Rutledge on Lies, Deception, and Subcontracting.

]]> 2010-04-13T21:47:45+00:00 “Can You Transform Your Whole Life in 60 Days?” by Paige Williams Nicely written Bikram 60-day challenge piece at oprah.com. Nicely written Bikram 60-day challenge piece at oprah.com.

]]> 2010-04-12T16:35:44+00:00 “Israel the strong horse” By Caroline Glick Been a long time since linking to a Caroline Glick piece — she got shrill — but this one, on King Abdullah’s recent speech, is good. Been a long time since linking to a Caroline Glick piece — she got shrill — but this one, on King Abdullah’s recent speech, is good.

]]> 2010-04-10T02:22:27+00:00 Lava Lamp Centrifuge Centrifuge for a lava lamp. Centrifuge for a lava lamp.

]]> 2010-04-10T02:12:31+00:00 “Petraeus’s Israel Problem” by Andrew C. McCarthy Fisking Petraeus. Fisking Petraeus.

]]> 2010-04-09T19:38:39+00:00 “Doing What Comes Naturally” by Walter Russell Mead WRM on London’s manure panic and its contemporary equivalent. WRM on London’s manure panic and its contemporary equivalent.

]]> 2010-04-09T15:43:21+00:00 “Why the iPad Is a Blank Slate, and Why That’s Important” by Adam C. Engst Adam Engst: “The iPad becomes the app you’re using… if that’s not magic, I don’t know what is.” Adam Engst: “The iPad becomes the app you’re using… if that’s not magic, I don’t know what is.”

]]> 2010-04-05T18:28:42+00:00 “iPad Magazine Art Direction” by Brad Colbow Video surveying Magazines on the iPad such as Time, GQ, PopSci. Is this any improvement over my Firefox? What I want an iPad for is games and maybe books, not magazines. Video surveying Magazines on the iPad such as Time, GQ, PopSci. Is this any improvement over my Firefox? What I want an iPad for is games and maybe books, not magazines.

]]> 2010-04-05T18:22:27+00:00 “Why I won’t buy an iPad (and think you shouldn’t, either)” by Cory Doctorow Why Cory Doctorow won’t buy an iPad. Why Cory Doctorow won’t buy an iPad.

]]> 2010-04-05T16:21:37+00:00 Logging into the iPad…jailbreak style MuscleNerd jailbreaks iPad. MuscleNerd jailbreaks iPad.

]]> 2010-04-04T20:36:16+00:00 “Literary Saturday: The View From Lycabettus: by Walter Russell Mead WRM coins a classical term, Lycabettus, for one’s own personal vantage point. WRM coins a classical term, Lycabettus, for one’s own personal vantage point.

]]> 2010-04-04T17:13:21+00:00 “iPad Teardown” by ifixit.com iPad teardown with high-res shots. iPad teardown with high-res shots.

]]> 2010-04-04T15:50:52+00:00 “An Insomniac’s Best Friend” Another lovely end-of-our dog piece by Lily Burana. Another lovely end-of-our dog piece by Lily Burana.

]]> 2010-04-01T22:48:46+00:00 Osiraq Redux: A Crisis Simulation of an Israeli Strike on the Iranian Nuclear Program Israel-Iran war games at the Saban Center. Game simulation — such a powerful way to think. Israel-Iran war games at the Saban Center. Game simulation — such a powerful way to think.

]]> 2010-03-29T03:02:37+00:00 “Obama’s Year One: Contra” by Robert Kagan Robert Kagan expounds dispassionately on the Obama Administration’s unhinged approach to world affairs. Robert Kagan expounds dispassionately on the Obama Administration’s unhinged approach to world affairs.

]]> 2010-03-27T16:07:45+00:00 Michael Oren on Charlie Rose Watching Michael Oren trying to smooth things over on Charlie Rose, one wonders who’s the grown-ups at the moment; hint, it’s not the superpower. Watching Michael Oren trying to smooth things over on Charlie Rose, one wonders who’s the grown-ups at the moment; hint, it’s not the superpower.

]]> 2010-03-22T21:49:28+00:00 Israel blames Obama Finally, the piece of news I’ve been after, and it comes from Yossi Klein-Halevi in TNR“: According to an Israel Radio poll on March 16, 62% of Israelis blame the Obama administration for the crisis, while 20% blame Netanyahu. (Another 17% blame Shas leader Eli Yishai.) Finally, the piece of news I’ve been after, and it comes from Yossi Klein-Halevi in TNR“: According to an Israel Radio poll on March 16, 62% of Israelis blame the Obama administration for the crisis, while 20% blame Netanyahu. (Another 17% blame Shas leader Eli Yishai.)

]]> 2010-03-18T21:13:52+00:00 Zen Coding Just trying Zen Coding in TextMate. Looks like a great idea, hope it becomes a habit. Just trying Zen Coding in TextMate. Looks like a great idea, hope it becomes a habit.

]]> 2010-03-18T20:49:42+00:00 “Man Versus Afghanistan” Surprising whirlwind of an article on Afghanistan by national treasure Robert D. Kaplan in The Atlantic. Surely the world’s greatest magazine? Surprising whirlwind of an article on Afghanistan by national treasure Robert D. Kaplan in The Atlantic. Surely the world’s greatest magazine?

]]> 2010-03-13T01:17:54+00:00 Clock winds down for ‘24’ As I suspected, it looks like it’s all going to be previously on 24. As I suspected, it looks like it’s all going to be previously on 24.

]]> 2010-03-11T23:47:51+00:00 The Night Yasser Arafat Kissed Me Wow, WRM goes the whole hog on Israel-bashing as anti-Semitism. Seismic, man. Wow, WRM goes the whole hog on Israel-bashing as anti-Semitism. Seismic, man.

]]> 2010-03-09T23:44:11+00:00 Dudley Moore’s secret diary The harsh inner life of demigod Dudley. The harsh inner life of demigod Dudley.

]]> 2010-03-08T11:52:08+00:00 “Is the Iranian Regime Collapsing?” by Menashe Amir JCPA: The Iranian regime will indeed collapse? within the decade. JCPA: The Iranian regime will indeed collapse? within the decade.

]]> 2010-03-04T12:25:25+00:00 Weaponizing Mozart More prophesy from A Clockwork Orange. More prophesy from A Clockwork Orange.

]]> 2010-03-01T21:49:13+00:00 10 reasons to avoid talking on the phone 10 good reasons to avoid talking on the phone, by Oatmeal. 10 good reasons to avoid talking on the phone, by Oatmeal.

]]> 2010-02-22T21:23:35+00:00 On boredom Nice one on boredom, both lousy and perfect. Nice one on boredom, both lousy and perfect.

]]> 2010-02-20T02:54:38+00:00 OpinionJournal goes behind the paywall More and more of OpinionJournal goes behind the paywall. Personally I think it’s the right move, because what’s there to lose? If we won’t pay, the business was over anyway. And my bet is we will. More and more of OpinionJournal goes behind the paywall. Personally I think it’s the right move, because what’s there to lose? If we won’t pay, the business was over anyway. And my bet is we will.

]]> 2010-02-18T21:34:36+00:00 Macworld Expo 2010 Best of Show Macworld Expo 2010 Best of Show. Macworld Expo 2010 Best of Show.

]]> 2010-02-16T22:27:16+00:00 “Behind the Settlements” by Daniel Kurtzer Excellent piece of history by Daniel Kurtzer, former US ambassador to Israel, on settlements. Excellent because specific details affect the reader’s general beliefs. Excellent piece of history by Daniel Kurtzer, former US ambassador to Israel, on settlements. Excellent because specific details affect the reader’s general beliefs.

]]> 2010-02-14T18:33:33+00:00 Total exports declining 18.4% in 2009on 2008 China overtakes Germany as largest exporter. China overtakes Germany as largest exporter.

]]> 2010-02-11T18:51:09+00:00 “Survey: Modern Israelis clinging to traditional family structures” Israel survey: domestic bliss. Israel survey: domestic bliss.

]]> 2010-02-11T18:50:47+00:00 “How the Crash will reshape America” in The Atlantic America’s housing bubble was the last gasp of suburbanism. In the information age, we need to get back to the cities. America’s housing bubble was the last gasp of suburbanism. In the information age, we need to get back to the cities.

]]> 2010-02-09T23:59:10+00:00 “How a New Jobless Era Will Transform America” in The Atlantic Unemployment is society’s greatest ravager, and in the USA it will stay high, The Atlantic reports. Unemployment is society’s greatest ravager, and in the USA it will stay high, The Atlantic reports.

]]> 2010-02-09T23:41:33+00:00 Management Secrets of the Grateful Dead The ‘Dead in academia. The ‘Dead in academia.

]]> 2010-02-09T23:18:34+00:00 On chatroulette.com On chatroulette.com. On chatroulette.com.

]]> 2010-02-08T01:33:20+00:00 Zeldman says be early Zeldman say be early. Zeldman say be early.

]]> 2010-02-08T01:21:05+00:00 Paul Ryan’s Plan Rep. Paul Ryan’s Roadmap for the American Future. Rep. Paul Ryan’s
Roadmap for the American Future.

]]> 2010-02-08T01:04:49+00:00 Russell Beattie: What we really wanted was a MacPad Russell Beattie: What we really wanted was a MacPad not an iPad. Russell Beattie: What we really wanted was a MacPad not an iPad.

]]> 2010-02-02T17:07:24+00:00 Where Should I Eat? Fast Food Edition Where Should I Eat? Fast Food Edition. Excellent flowchart. Where Should I Eat? Fast Food Edition. Excellent flowchart.

]]> 2010-01-31T23:26:31+00:00 Sikuli Sikuli, ingenious GUI scripting. Definitely going to try it. Sikuli, ingenious GUI scripting. Definitely going to try it.

]]> 2010-01-30T11:46:25+00:00 Walter Russell Mead’s blue paradigm of the post-war American system. Walter Russell Mead’s blue paradigm of the post-war American system.

]]> 2010-01-30T11:42:16+00:00 “Radically American” The main problem for America now, suggests Walter Russell Mead, is that the social class that manages and fosters change is itself now for the first time being undermined by change. The main problem for America now, suggests Walter Russell Mead, is that the social class that manages and fosters change is itself now for the first time being undermined by change.

]]> 2010-01-26T23:55:03+00:00 “This Common Food Ingredient Can Really Mess Up Your Metabolism” Dr Mercola’s most in-depth article ever. Here’s the skinny on high fructose corn syrup. Dr Mercola’s most in-depth article ever. Here’s the skinny on high fructose corn syrup.

]]> 2010-01-26T23:17:28+00:00 “Horizontal and vertical: The evolution of evolution” in The New Scientist Early evolution may have proceeded through a series of stages before the Darwinian form emerged. Early evolution may have proceeded through a series of stages before the Darwinian form emerged.

]]> 2010-01-26T22:54:34+00:00 Mag+ is the future of all computing This video of a tablet mockup makes me horny at last for a tablet computer. I’m excited for tomorrow’s Apple announcement. Guess I’ll be standing in line to buy one as well. This video of a tablet mockup makes me horny at last for a tablet computer. I’m excited for tomorrow’s Apple announcement. Guess I’ll be standing in line to buy one as well.

]]> 2010-01-26T12:20:12+00:00 “A Little Less Conversation” by Joel Spolsky A Little Less Conversation, says Joel Spolsy. A Little Less Conversation, says Joel Spolsy.

]]> 2010-01-26T12:09:18+00:00 “Yes, I support the government of China” Fake Steve Jobs pens the most insightful piece I’ve read on Google’s complaints vis-a-vis China. Fake Steve Jobs pens the most insightful piece I’ve read on Google’s complaints vis-a-vis China.

]]> 2010-01-26T02:47:14+00:00 Letters of Note Wonderful blog, Letters of Note, exactly what you hope it’ll be. Wonderful blog, Letters of Note, exactly what you hope it’ll be.

]]> 2010-01-26T02:20:49+00:00 “Obama’s Approval Most Polarized for First-Year President| by Gallup Gallup demonstrates how the USA really is getting more polarized. Gallup demonstrates how the USA really is getting more polarized.

]]> 2010-01-25T16:05:58+00:00 Stephen M. Walt’s latest on Israel Stephen M. Walt’s latest on Israel. This guy reads like Chomsky. “Israel’s self-destructive land grab… most hard-line government in Israeli history… if Israel preferred peace to land… Netanyahu’s intransigence… recalcitrant client… carve up the West Bank and make creation of a viable Palestinian state impossible… increasingly becomes an apartheid state… might help give al Qaeda a new lease on life… a poor embodiment of their own values… greater risk of anti-American terrorism.” Still, at least he’s “a long-time supporter of Israel’s existence.” That’s a relief. Stephen M. Walt’s latest on Israel. This guy reads like Chomsky. “Israel’s self-destructive land grab… most hard-line government in Israeli history… if Israel preferred peace to land… Netanyahu’s intransigence… recalcitrant client… carve up the West Bank and make creation of a viable Palestinian state impossible… increasingly becomes an apartheid state… might help give al Qaeda a new lease on life… a poor embodiment of their own values… greater risk of anti-American terrorism.” Still, at least he’s “a long-time supporter of Israel’s existence.” That’s a relief.

]]> 2010-01-24T19:28:34+00:00 Iran and the United States: David Speedie Interviews Gary Sick Fine interview (discount the interviewer) with wise elder statesman Gary Sick on Iran. Fine interview (discount the interviewer) with wise elder statesman Gary Sick on Iran.

]]> 2010-01-24T18:46:53+00:00 “Hypercritical” By John Siracusa Hypercritical by John Siracusa, or, The Tao of Editing. Hypercritical by John Siracusa, or, The Tao of Editing.

]]> 2010-01-24T17:14:50+00:00 Early vs late risers Early vs late risers. Proactive/conscientious vs extroverted, pessimistic and creative. Early vs late risers. Proactive/conscientious vs extroverted, pessimistic and creative.

]]> 2010-01-24T16:29:45+00:00 Beyond Passion: The Science of Loving What You Do To be happy, your work must fulfill three universal psychological needs: autonomy, competence, and relatedness. To be happy, your work must fulfill three universal psychological needs: autonomy, competence, and relatedness.

]]> 2010-01-24T16:13:28+00:00 Jeffrey Goldberg interviews Elliott Abrams on Israel Jeffrey Goldberg interviews Elliott Abrams on Israel. On boycotts, Europeans’ “prejudices against the Jewish state are unconquerable.” On whether war crimes were in fact committed in Gaza, the main mistake was not going in sooner. Refreshingly robust. Jeffrey Goldberg interviews Elliott Abrams on Israel. On boycotts, Europeans’ “prejudices against the Jewish state are unconquerable.” On whether war crimes were in fact committed in Gaza, the main mistake was not going in sooner. Refreshingly robust.

]]> 2010-01-24T05:18:36+00:00 Ebert’s best films of the decade Ebert’s best films of the decade. Ebert’s best films of the decade.

]]> 2010-01-24T02:02:51+00:00 Pen v keyboard v Newton v Graffiti v Treo v iPhone A test of input device speed for a 221-word passage. A test of input device speed for a 221-word passage.

]]> 2010-01-22T01:27:03+00:00 Moving forward with Iran. On moving forward smartly on Iran. Robert D. Kaplan in The Atlantic (be like Reagan). James K. Glassman in The Wall Street Journal (a serious plan). And the participants in a Harvard Kennedy School diplomacy wargame with Iran talk to Charlie Rose: Gary Sick, Graham Allison, Nicholas Burns and Ehud Eiran. On moving forward smartly on Iran. Robert D. Kaplan in The Atlantic (be like Reagan). James K. Glassman in The Wall Street Journal (a serious plan). And the participants in a Harvard Kennedy School diplomacy wargame with Iran talk to Charlie Rose: Gary Sick, Graham Allison, Nicholas Burns and Ehud Eiran.

]]> 2010-01-22T00:32:28+00:00 “The Connection Has Been Reset” by James Fallow James Fallows on China’s complex internet censorship. James Fallows on China’s complex internet censorship.

]]> 2010-01-22T00:01:13+00:00 “Inglourious Basterds” by Trevor Lynch Crazy-ass neo-Nazi review of Inglourious Basterds. Crazy-ass neo-Nazi review of Inglourious Basterds.

]]> 2010-01-21T14:34:41+00:00 Mini Countryman The Mini Countryman. The Mini Countryman.

]]> 2010-01-21T00:31:59+00:00 George Mitchell with Charlie Rose George Mitchell with Charlie Rose for 52 whole minutes on the current Israeli-Palestinian situation. Great man… A few days later Elliott Abrams responds. George Mitchell with Charlie Rose for 52 whole minutes on the current Israeli-Palestinian situation. Great man… A few days later Elliott Abrams responds.

]]> 2010-01-18T23:24:00+00:00 Satan to Pat Robertson Satan’s open letter to Pat Robertson in the Minneapolis Star Tribune, as transcribed by Lily Coyle. Satan’s open letter to Pat Robertson in the Minneapolis Star Tribune, as transcribed by Lily Coyle.

]]> 2010-01-17T17:31:45+00:00 Why Jews hate Palin Why Jews hate Palin. Why Jews hate Palin.

]]> 2010-01-13T22:59:59+00:00 “The Deadly Price of Pursuing Peace” by Evelyn Gordon Evelyn Gordon in Commentary on Israel since Oslo: “The desperate pursuit of peace is not the solution but the problem”. Evelyn Gordon in Commentary on Israel since Oslo: “The desperate pursuit of peace is not the solution but the problem”.

]]> 2010-01-13T22:59:10+00:00 “Cut This Story!” by Michael Kinsey in The Atlantic Wow, everyone’s gonna be reading this one. Michael Kinsley demolishes the desiccated style endemic to big media reporting. Wow, everyone’s gonna be reading this one. Michael Kinsley demolishes the desiccated style endemic to big media reporting.

]]> 2010-01-07T23:24:32+00:00 http://www.vintageadbrowser.com Three cheers for the Vintage Ad Browser. Three cheers for the Vintage Ad Browser.

]]> 2010-01-07T01:45:57+00:00 “How America Can Rise Again” by James Fallows A nice big juicy essay by James Fallows on America right now. To muddle through — “That is the bravest and best choice for us now.” A nice big juicy essay by James Fallows on America right now. To muddle through — “That is the bravest and best choice for us now.”

]]> 2010-01-07T01:14:49+00:00 Doing It Wrong Doing enterprise wrong. Doing enterprise wrong.

]]> 2010-01-07T00:41:46+00:00 The Israeli Airport Model Over at The Atlantic, this is perhaps the piece and subsequent conversation in the comments on applying the Israeli airport security method in the USA. “I’d say, as a generalization, screeners here possess above-average intelligence, whereas your average TSA screener seems to be a working stiff.” Yes, and working stiff seems an overstatement. Over at The Atlantic, this is perhaps the piece and subsequent conversation in the comments on applying the Israeli airport security method in the USA. “I’d say, as a generalization, screeners here possess above-average intelligence, whereas your average TSA screener seems to be a working stiff.” Yes, and working stiff seems an overstatement.

]]> 2010-01-06T22:18:52+00:00 The Essential Startup Reader: 10 Lessons in Entrepreneurship Om Malik’s list of 10 articles on the art of the startup. Om Malik’s list of 10 articles on the art of the startup.

]]> 2010-01-05T02:17:29+00:00 A Killer Collection of Global CSS Reset Styles A Killer Collection of Global CSS Reset Styles. A Killer Collection of Global CSS Reset Styles.

]]> 2010-01-05T00:41:07+00:00 Leogeo.com leogeo.com, a veritable museum of Flash loveliness. leogeo.com, a veritable museum of Flash loveliness.

]]> 2010-01-05T00:34:57+00:00 Kuler Just discovered Kuler by Adobe. Nice. Just discovered Kuler by Adobe. Nice.

]]> 2010-01-05T00:22:54+00:00 Sidney Awards 2009 David Brooks’ Sidney Awards for great online essays. David Brooks’ Sidney Awards for great online essays.

]]> 2010-01-03T02:00:28+00:00 “Keeping America’s Edge” by Jim Manzi A real essay on the internet, the sweeping Keeping America’s Edge by Jim Manzi in issue 2 of National Affairs. A real essay on the internet, the sweeping Keeping America’s Edge by Jim Manzi in issue 2 of National Affairs.

]]> 2010-01-02T00:46:04+00:00 200 years that changed the world (with Hans Rosling) 200 years that changed the world, a fascinating 5-minute video that feels like 2 minutes. 200 years that changed the world, a fascinating 5-minute video that feels like 2 minutes.

]]> 2009-12-25T15:28:06+00:00 The quick brown fox Web fonts are coming. Web fonts are coming.

]]> 2009-12-24T20:54:29+00:00 Working With RGBA Colour RGBA, the web’s new method for color. RGBA, the web’s new method for color.

]]> 2009-12-24T20:47:37+00:00 Top 10 Smartest And Dumbest Dog Breeds Top (and bottom) 10 dog breeds for intelligence. A slideshow. Top (and bottom) 10 dog breeds for intelligence. A slideshow.

]]> 2009-12-23T00:31:41+00:00 70-Minute Video Review of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace Fabulous, erudite, comical, scathing review of the first Star Wars prequel. Fabulous, erudite, comical, scathing review of the first Star Wars prequel.

]]> 2009-12-21T20:24:07+00:00 Browser Pong Browser Pong. Somebody was smokin’ somethin’. Browser Pong. Somebody was smokin’ somethin’.

]]> 2009-12-21T19:29:44+00:00 What does a doodle do? It boosts your memory and concentration Bored? Doodling does help. Bored? Doodling does help.

]]> 2009-12-21T19:24:49+00:00 “Is PayPal good for your microISV business?” A short PayPal horror story While it works, PayPal is nice and cheap, but if it doesn’t work, you are royally screwed. While it works, PayPal is nice and cheap, but if it doesn’t work, you are royally screwed.

]]> 2009-12-17T16:50:17+00:00 The Noughties: a fond(ish) farewell The noughties, a sinister death cult. The noughties, a sinister death cult.

]]> 2009-12-17T12:49:02+00:00 Building my website with ExpressionEngine The “Building my website with ExpressionEngine” song. The “Building my website with ExpressionEngine” song.

]]> 2009-12-17T09:24:59+00:00 Cassetteboy - The Web for Beginners The internet is... any number of silly things. The internet is... any number of silly things.

]]> 2009-12-12T17:04:50+00:00 A not-so-brief chat with Randall Stephenson of AT&T Tour-de-force rant to AT&T by Fake Steve. Fake Steve Jobs 2012! Tour-de-force rant to AT&T by Fake Steve. Fake Steve Jobs 2012!

]]> 2009-12-12T17:00:23+00:00 The Stars Look Down Web giants Zeldman and Dean Allen go head-to-head regarding the end of favrd (see Allen’s statement in the comments). Web giants Zeldman and Dean Allen go head-to-head regarding the end of favrd (see Allen’s statement in the comments).

]]> 2009-12-09T02:21:25+00:00 “Climategate: Science Is Dying” by DANIEL HENNINGER Daniel Henninger points out the real danger of global warning/climate change, namely, its wrecking of science. Daniel Henninger points out the real danger of global warning/climate change, namely, its wrecking of science.

]]> 2009-12-09T01:00:57+00:00 People who chew gum report feeling less stressed Chewing gum relieves stress. Chewing gum relieves stress.

]]> 2009-12-07T21:47:17+00:00 Ommwriter Try Ommwriter, the enlightened text editor. Mac only, obviously. Try Ommwriter, the enlightened text editor. Mac only, obviously.

]]> 2009-12-06T00:29:24+00:00 RCA student radically improves the UK plug British plugs, rethought. Behold, the genius. British plugs, rethought. Behold, the genius.

]]> 2009-12-06T00:19:14+00:00 Southern Advance tickets Brighton to Victoria on the train for £3. I’ve done it, though had to enjoy a veggie English Breakfast at Victoria’s Wetherspoone’s while waiting for London to open. Brighton to Victoria on the train for £3. I’ve done it, though had to enjoy a veggie English Breakfast at Victoria’s Wetherspoone’s while waiting for London to open.

]]> 2009-12-04T01:07:27+00:00 Calculating Hours - the Client Factors Andy Rutledge wisely instructs us that when calculating the hours required to do a job, the nature of the client is a real factor. Andy Rutledge wisely instructs us that when calculating the hours required to do a job, the nature of the client is a real factor.

]]> 2009-12-04T01:05:42+00:00 Bill Clinton’s World Bill Clinton tells us what’s up and what to read. Interesting, though his recommending Paul Krugman, who seems to me unfailingly wrong about everything, stands as a warning. Bill Clinton tells us what’s up and what to read. Interesting, though his recommending Paul Krugman, who seems to me unfailingly wrong about everything, stands as a warning.

]]> 2009-12-01T22:12:32+00:00 The Cameron Way The Cameron Way: What American conservatives should learn from the British Tory leader, by Joseph Loconte in National Review. The Cameron Way: What American conservatives should learn from the British Tory leader, by Joseph Loconte in National Review.

]]> 2009-12-01T00:10:30+00:00 The Alarmists Do “Science”: A Case Study If the credit crisis was the beginning of the end of global warming/climate change, this is the middle: searchable hacked emails. If the credit crisis was the beginning of the end of global warming/climate change, this is the middle: searchable hacked emails.

]]> 2009-11-23T01:40:28+00:00 “Yawning is part of what makes us human” However yawns arise, and whatever they signify, such a spontaneous copying response to a second person’s signal of mood is an unmistakable sign of empathy. However yawns arise, and whatever they signify, such a spontaneous copying response to a second person’s signal of mood is an unmistakable sign of empathy.

]]> 2009-11-21T00:01:24+00:00 Scroll Clock The Scroll Clock. I love this! The Scroll Clock. I love this!

]]> 2009-11-19T01:57:07+00:00 Female sexual orientation is perceived accurately, rapidly, and automatically from the face and its Participants who made snap judgments of female sexual orientation were significantly more accurate than participants who made thoughtful and deliberated judgments. Participants who made snap judgments of female sexual orientation were significantly more accurate than participants who made thoughtful and deliberated judgments.

]]> 2009-11-13T02:21:08+00:00 “Next, Locusts?: The abject failure of the Obama administration’s Middle East policy” by Elliott Abr Elliott Abrams encapsulates a year of the Obama Administration on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. It ain’t pretty, but it does have the merit of being so feckless as to be irrelevant, thereby not interfering with the real progress on the ground. Elliott Abrams encapsulates a year of the Obama Administration on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. It ain’t pretty, but it does have the merit of being so feckless as to be irrelevant, thereby not interfering with the real progress on the ground.

]]> 2009-11-09T01:07:15+00:00 Voice of Peace The Voice of Peace, back Nov 7 after 15 years! The Voice of Peace, back Nov 7 after 15 years!

]]> 2009-11-06T11:15:00+00:00 “The Two-Front War” by Frederick W. Kagan What’s going on in Pakistan? Fred Kagan provides an overview. What’s going on in Pakistan? Fred Kagan provides an overview.

]]> 2009-11-03T23:57:55+00:00 “It’s about helping your users become awesome” It’s about helping your users become awesome though she does use the word “awesome” awesomely often. It’s about helping your users become awesome though she does use the word “awesome” awesomely often.

]]> 2009-11-03T10:37:21+00:00 “The Return of Israel’s Existential Dread” by Yossi Klein Halevi Ein brira; Yossi Klein Halevi reports how it is in Israel around the dinner table vis-a-vis attacking Iran. Ein brira; Yossi Klein Halevi reports how it is in Israel around the dinner table vis-a-vis attacking Iran.

]]> 2009-11-03T09:52:46+00:00 “The Cosmopolitan Tongue: The Universality of English” by John McWhorter Language extinction – Fall/full-McWhorter-Fall-2009.html, a case for not getting too upset by. Language extinction – Fall/full-McWhorter-Fall-2009.html, a case for not getting too upset by.

]]> 2009-10-31T12:58:31+00:00 “Slow Down, Sign Off, Tune Out” By BEN YAGODA On email. “…when correspondents have a difference of opinion, it usually makes matters worse. It creates a lot of busywork. It is responsible for the emoticon.” On email. “…when correspondents have a difference of opinion, it usually makes matters worse. It creates a lot of busywork. It is responsible for the emoticon.”

]]> 2009-10-31T12:48:05+00:00 “Monsters and the Moral Imagination” By Stephen T. Asma Of monsters. A nice Sunday-morning read. “The monster concept is still extremely useful, and it’s a permanent player in the moral imagination because human vulnerability is permanent.” Of monsters. A nice Sunday-morning read. “The monster concept is still extremely useful, and it’s a permanent player in the moral imagination because human vulnerability is permanent.”

]]> 2009-10-31T11:40:35+00:00 Talks at EECI2009 The talks at EECI2009 as captured by Matthew Pennell. The talks at EECI2009 as captured by Matthew Pennell.

]]> 2009-10-30T08:28:07+00:00 “Three Tweets for the Web” by Tyler Cowen With technology, our relationship to culture becomes less like a long-distance romance and more like marriage. With technology, our relationship to culture becomes less like a long-distance romance and more like marriage.

]]> 2009-10-21T21:48:29+00:00 “Take Me Back to Constantinople” BY EDWARD LUTTWAK | NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2009 Some quickly digestible nuggets of imperial wisdom from Byzantium, as channelled by Edward Luttwak in Foreign Policy. Some quickly digestible nuggets of imperial wisdom from Byzantium, as channelled by Edward Luttwak in Foreign Policy.

]]> 2009-10-20T19:52:34+00:00 Please start from the beginning… with Rick Ellis The not only brilliant but also it turns out delightful Rick Ellis, CEO of EllisLab, gives a 20-minute interview. The not only brilliant but also it turns out delightful Rick Ellis, CEO of EllisLab, gives a 20-minute interview.

]]> 2009-10-19T22:52:27+00:00 http://raphaeljs.com/ Raphaël is a JavaScript library for vector graphics. I think we’ll be pursuing this. Raphaël is a JavaScript library for vector graphics. I think we’ll be pursuing this.

]]> 2009-10-19T22:39:43+00:00 “How Turkey was lost” by Caroline Glick Caroline Glick on how Turkey was lost. She blames the Bush Administration and I have to sadly agree; their eagerness to see liberalism and democracy within Islam vitiated liberalism and democracy within Turkey. Caroline Glick on how Turkey was lost. She blames the Bush Administration and I have to sadly agree; their eagerness to see liberalism and democracy within Islam vitiated liberalism and democracy within Turkey.

]]> 2009-10-17T23:03:25+00:00 “Why Russia is Not Afraid of an Iranian Bomb” by Boris Morozov It’s madness but persuasive: Why Russia is Not Afraid of an Iranian Bomb by Boris Morozov. It’s madness but persuasive: Why Russia is Not Afraid of an Iranian Bomb by Boris Morozov.

]]> 2009-10-15T22:25:43+00:00 “Spammers, Evildoers, and Opportunists” by Powazek Powazek argues that SEO is pointless but there are some wise comments to his post that persuasively contradict him. Powazek argues that SEO is pointless but there are some wise comments to his post that persuasively contradict him.

]]> 2009-10-13T22:41:34+00:00 “Think Again: Realism” by PAUL WOLFOWITZ Paul Wolfowitz speaks! The Realist is not pragmatic, he argues. “…ignoring the nature of states is to ignore a fundamental reality that has a huge bearing on the U.S. national interest. To do so is not realistic. It is dogmatic or even ideological.” Paul Wolfowitz speaks! The Realist is not pragmatic, he argues. “…ignoring the nature of states is to ignore a fundamental reality that has a huge bearing on the U.S. national interest. To do so is not realistic. It is dogmatic or even ideological.”

]]> 2009-10-11T22:30:50+00:00 “A New Strategy for the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict” by Lt.-Gen. (ret.) Moshe Yaalon Boogie Ayalon articulates the bottom-up approach to the Israel/Palestinian conflict. Boogie Ayalon articulates the bottom-up approach to the Israel/Palestinian conflict.

]]> 2009-10-11T22:28:54+00:00 “These Foolish Things” By Michael Dirda In praise of folly — a reminder. In praise of folly — a reminder.

]]> 2009-10-09T22:49:36+00:00 Basket of Kisses The authoritative Mad Men blog, Basket of Kisses, interviews Elisabeth Moss, AKA Peggy Olsen. The authoritative Mad Men blog, Basket of Kisses, interviews Elisabeth Moss, AKA Peggy Olsen.

]]> 2009-10-09T01:46:57+00:00 Lileks on Mad Men Lileks riffs on Mad Men. “If you don’t watch Mad Men, and you think it’s some Austin-Powers view of the sixties full of madcap over-the-top cultural schtick – they’re smoking, indoors! They’re drinking, at noon! No.” Lileks riffs on Mad Men. “If you don’t watch Mad Men, and you think it’s some Austin-Powers view of the sixties full of madcap over-the-top cultural schtick – they’re smoking, indoors! They’re drinking, at noon! No.”

]]> 2009-10-09T01:27:02+00:00 Netanyahu on Charlie Rose Netanyahu, on the eve of his UN speech, mature, coherent, persuasive on Charlie Rose. Netanyahu, on the eve of his UN speech, mature, coherent, persuasive on Charlie Rose.

]]> 2009-10-04T23:52:20+00:00 EE Mobile Admin Looks cool: The ExpressionEngine control panel on your iPhone. Clients, do you want it? Looks cool: The ExpressionEngine control panel on your iPhone. Clients, do you want it?

]]> 2009-09-24T23:34:22+00:00 Patrick Swayze - Chippendale Patrick Swayze, 1953-2009, with Chris Farley auditioning at SNL for Chippendales. Patrick Swayze, 1953-2009, with Chris Farley auditioning at SNL for Chippendales.

]]> 2009-09-16T11:50:57+00:00 “The Trouble With RFPs” by Andy Rutledge I resist responding to RFPs (request for proposals) and have always presumed it’s due to vices like laziness. But Andy Rutledge has forged an essay out of this inchoate dislike and explained why RFPS are unsuitable for hiring web agencies. I resist responding to RFPs (request for proposals) and have always presumed it’s due to vices like laziness. But Andy Rutledge has forged an essay out of this inchoate dislike and explained why RFPS are unsuitable for hiring web agencies.

]]> 2009-09-11T18:07:59+00:00 “The Naked Novelist and the Dead Reputation” by Algis Valiunas Mailer reluctantly revisited. For the most part I agree with this withering skewering, but it amateurishly omits some of his best stuff, the style of his pieces for The Village Voice. Mailer reluctantly revisited. For the most part I agree with this withering skewering, but it amateurishly omits some of his best stuff, the style of his pieces for The Village Voice.

]]> 2009-09-08T23:25:57+00:00 Mischa on The Gorbals Aaron’s brother Mischa on his cousin’s new downtown LA restaurant, The Gorbals. Aaron’s brother Mischa on his cousin’s new downtown LA restaurant, The Gorbals.

]]> 2009-09-07T17:48:54+00:00 Russell Beattie compares mobile browsers Russell Beattie exhaustively compares mobile browsers. I’m pleased to see that the browser I use on my n95, Opera Mini, fares favorably. Russell Beattie exhaustively compares mobile browsers. I’m pleased to see that the browser I use on my n95, Opera Mini, fares favorably.

]]> 2009-09-07T17:44:47+00:00 Snow Leopard Services Services, new and improved in Snow Leopard. Services, new and improved in Snow Leopard.

]]> 2009-08-30T18:52:00+00:00 “Why Craigslist Is Such a Mess” in Wired Craigslist: corporate isolation, user anonymity, refusal of excessive profit, glacial adoption of new features. Craigslist: corporate isolation, user anonymity, refusal of excessive profit, glacial adoption of new features.

]]> 2009-08-30T18:49:37+00:00 “Obama’s Mideast vision: Confusion” by Michael Young If ever the US has been close to achieving potentially terminal self-marginalization in the Middle East, it is now, under Obama. By Michael Young, opinion editor, Lebanon’s Daily Star. If ever the US has been close to achieving potentially terminal self-marginalization in the Middle East, it is now, under Obama. By Michael Young, opinion editor, Lebanon’s Daily Star.

]]> 2009-08-27T23:36:10+00:00 “New Developments in Iran’s Missile Capabilities: Implications Beyond the Middle East” by Uzi Rubin Iranian missile technology is developing impressively, Dore Gold’s Jerusalem Center reports. Iranian missile technology is developing impressively, Dore Gold’s Jerusalem Center reports.

]]> 2009-08-25T16:02:57+00:00 “Palestine problem hopeless, but not serious” by Spengler Spengler explains the “hopeless, but not serious” quip about the situation of the Palestinians. Spengler explains the “hopeless, but not serious” quip about the situation of the Palestinians.

]]> 2009-08-25T16:00:28+00:00 “Palestine problem hopeless, but not serious” by Spengler Spengler explains the “hopeless, but not serious” quip about the situation of the Palestinians. Spengler explains the “hopeless, but not serious” quip about the situation of the Palestinians.

]]> 2009-08-24T22:13:15+00:00 Richard Pryor-The African Jungle The world’s best ever 5 minutes of stand-up? Richard Pryor in the African Jungle. The world’s best ever 5 minutes of stand-up? Richard Pryor in the African Jungle.

]]> 2009-08-16T00:49:43+00:00 The Gorbals Reviews of Aaron Livingstone’s cousin Ilan Hall’s new restaurant in downtown LA, The Gorbals, at Eater LA and Food GPS. Daniel Sanders and Mischa Livingstone were there. It’s just near Daniel’s place. Reviews of Aaron Livingstone’s cousin Ilan Hall’s new restaurant in downtown LA, The Gorbals, at Eater LA and Food GPS. Daniel Sanders and Mischa Livingstone were there. It’s just near Daniel’s place.

]]> 2009-08-14T23:12:55+00:00 “Seeking Haydn” in ft.com Irit’s a fan. A survey of books marking the 200th anniversary of Haydn’s death. Irit’s a fan. A survey of books marking the 200th anniversary of Haydn’s death.

]]> 2009-08-14T22:07:13+00:00 “The Omnivore’s Delusion: Against the Agri-intellectuals” in The America A Missouri farmer stridently defends industrial farming. A Missouri farmer stridently defends industrial farming.

]]> 2009-08-14T22:02:06+00:00 “IS GOOGLE KILLING GENERAL KNOWLEDGE?” Bad satnav, bad. Bad satnav, bad.

]]> 2009-08-14T21:35:51+00:00 “The Turn Against Israel” by John Podhoretz Sharper in style than his dad, John Podhoretz slices open Obama’s new “honest” Israel policy. Sharper in style than his dad, John Podhoretz slices open Obama’s new “honest” Israel policy.

]]> 2009-08-10T13:37:51+00:00 Talks Elaine Morgan says we evolved from aquatic apes Elaine Morgan says we evolved from aquatic apes. Video of TED talk. Elaine Morgan says we evolved from aquatic apes. Video of TED talk.

]]> 2009-08-05T17:34:41+00:00 Paul Romer’s radical idea: Charter cities Paul Romer’s radical idea: Charter cities. Wow. Paul Romer’s radical idea: Charter cities. Wow.

]]> 2009-08-05T17:24:18+00:00 “Those Aren’t Fighting Words, Dear” by LAURA A. MUNSON Lovely punchy little essay presenting a fresh point of view on divorce. In the middle of a good life, husband says, “I don’t love you anymore. I’m not sure I ever did.” What to do? Lovely punchy little essay presenting a fresh point of view on divorce. In the middle of a good life, husband says, “I don’t love you anymore. I’m not sure I ever did.” What to do?

]]> 2009-08-05T16:28:39+00:00 The BEST Docs in the world…the reason we will walk into fire and not be afraid Listen to or watch this account of a young US Marine impaled with a live missile, and how his colleagues and doctors risked their own lives to remove it. Listen to or watch this account of a young US Marine impaled with a live missile, and how his colleagues and doctors risked their own lives to remove it.

]]> 2009-08-05T10:45:23+00:00 “Family Feud” by Yossi Klein Halevi Yossi Klein-Halevi has words for the Obama Administration regarding its Middle East attitudes and policies. Yossi Klein-Halevi has words for the Obama Administration regarding its Middle East attitudes and policies.

]]> 2009-08-04T23:29:32+00:00 “‘Best’ for Last?” in the Washington Post How to sign off an email? How to sign off an email?

]]> 2009-08-04T23:25:20+00:00 “EasyJet announces flights to Israel” by Ynet EasyJet begins Luton-Tel Aviv flights in November, 2009. With a suitcase, the all-inclusive cost of a return flight is £135, less than half of current prices! EasyJet begins Luton-Tel Aviv flights in November, 2009. With a suitcase, the all-inclusive cost of a return flight is £135, less than half of current prices!

]]> 2009-07-31T20:04:41+00:00 “Yahoo Tie-Up Is Latest Sign Tide Turning for Microsoft’s Ballmer” With Bing, Project Natal and Windows 7, Microsoft has apparently turned the corner. With Bing, Project Natal and Windows 7, Microsoft has apparently turned the corner.

]]> 2009-07-30T22:09:35+00:00 Shatner recites Palin’s resignation speech Shatner recites Palin’s resignation speech, Shatner-style. Shatner recites Palin’s resignation speech, Shatner-style.

]]> 2009-07-28T20:51:34+00:00 “The Med’s Best-Kept Secret” in The Weekly Standard This shallow, poorly-edited, panegyric to contemporary Israel is unworthy of The Weekly Standard. This shallow, poorly-edited, panegyric to contemporary Israel is unworthy of The Weekly Standard.

]]> 2009-07-28T20:20:38+00:00 “How to Behave: New Rules for Highly Evolved Humans” by Wired How to Behave: New Rules for Highly Evolved Humans. How to Behave: New Rules for Highly Evolved Humans.

]]> 2009-07-26T08:38:33+00:00 Living Without Money Living without money. Living without money.

]]> 2009-07-26T08:34:50+00:00 “America’s Place In The World” by Stephen Fry “The very openness and optimism we love about Americans has a credulous and gullible obverse side.” Stephen Fry presents “America’s Place in the World”, The Spectator Lecture at the Royal Geographical Society, London, April 30th, 2009. “The very openness and optimism we love about Americans has a credulous and gullible obverse side.” Stephen Fry presents “America’s Place in the World”, The Spectator Lecture at the Royal Geographical Society, London, April 30th, 2009.

]]> 2009-07-26T06:29:34+00:00 “From McNamara to Obama” by Bret Stephens Bret notes that McNamara serves as the perfect cautionary tale for the Obama White House. Bret notes that McNamara serves as the perfect cautionary tale for the Obama White House.

]]> 2009-07-07T21:21:04+00:00 “Bibi’s Choice” by Peter Berkowitz Peter Berokowitz outlines the likely repercussions of an Israeli preemptive strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities. Nothing too earth-shattering actually. Peter Berokowitz outlines the likely repercussions of an Israeli preemptive strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities. Nothing too earth-shattering actually.

]]> 2009-07-05T13:02:54+00:00 WALL·E (+ Jim Capobianco & Alex Woo interview) Interview with the guys behind the wonderful closing credits for WALL•E. Interview with the guys behind the wonderful closing credits for WALL•E.

]]> 2009-07-04T15:52:21+00:00 “Humor in Cuneiform” by John Podhoretz John Podhoretz on Year One: he’s not hugely impressed with this one either, but though I liked it and was glad to see it in the cinema, I guess he’s right. John Podhoretz on Year One: he’s not hugely impressed with this one either, but though I liked it and was glad to see it in the cinema, I guess he’s right.

]]> 2009-06-30T07:49:18+00:00 “Tramps for Eternity” By BEN BRANTLEY The New York Times reviews the latest revival of Waiting for Godot. The New York Times reviews the latest revival of Waiting for Godot.

]]> 2009-06-25T14:11:35+00:00 “The masterpiece that killed George Orwell” in The Guardian The story of the writing of 1984. The story of the writing of 1984.

]]> 2009-06-23T04:44:14+00:00 “The last word: Why old dogs are the best dogs” by Gene Weingarten Old dogs are funny in new and unexpected ways. But, above all, they seem at peace. Old dogs are funny in new and unexpected ways. But, above all, they seem at peace.

]]> 2009-06-22T22:57:05+00:00 “Fragile at the Core” by David Brooks David Brooks writes the first beautiful prose on the Iranian protests — see paragraphs 3 and 4. And it stays lyrical as well as wise. Brooks’s best ever? David Brooks writes the first beautiful prose on the Iranian protests — see paragraphs 3 and 4. And it stays lyrical as well as wise. Brooks’s best ever?

]]> 2009-06-21T21:28:41+00:00 “Bullets and Barrels” by Tom Friedman I have to say, Tom Friedman’s column on Iran sounds like a presidential speech. I have to say, Tom Friedman’s column on Iran sounds like a presidential speech.

]]> 2009-06-21T21:19:32+00:00 “Iran rounds on British foreign policy” by the BBC Tirade against Britain by Iran’s foreign minister, Manoucher Mottaki. The mid-sized Satan? Tirade against Britain by Iran’s foreign minister, Manoucher Mottaki. The mid-sized Satan?

]]> 2009-06-21T18:37:13+00:00 “Do Not Trust Appearances: My Visit to Deep Springs College” By Harrison Barnes Valuable lessons learned in 4 nasty days at Deep Springs College [via Brian]. I was there for 9 months and didn’t get it as clearly as the author does. Valuable lessons learned in 4 nasty days at Deep Springs College [via Brian]. I was there for 9 months and didn’t get it as clearly as the author does.

]]> 2009-06-21T18:05:05+00:00 “Resolutely Irresolute”, “There’s No False Choice on Iran ” Withering observations on Obama’s lukewarm reaction to events in Iran by William Kristol (Obama as “resolutely irresolute”) and Fred Barnes (rejecting Obama’s “false choices” meme). Withering observations on Obama’s lukewarm reaction to events in Iran by William Kristol (Obama as “resolutely irresolute”) and Fred Barnes (rejecting Obama’s “false choices” meme).

]]> 2009-06-20T18:10:22+00:00 “The June 12 Revolution” by Reuel Marc Gerecht “Unless Mousavi withdraws and leads his followers in a renewed quietist retreat,” writes Reuel Marc Gerecht, “the Islamic revolution, which shook the Muslim world 30 years ago, will now become either a real laboratory of democracy or a crude and violent dictatorship that might rival the Baathist regimes of Iraq and Syria in its savagery. Either outcome would be momentous.” “Unless Mousavi withdraws and leads his followers in a renewed quietist retreat,” writes Reuel Marc Gerecht, “the Islamic revolution, which shook the Muslim world 30 years ago, will now become either a real laboratory of democracy or a crude and violent dictatorship that might rival the Baathist regimes of Iraq and Syria in its savagery. Either outcome would be momentous.”

]]> 2009-06-20T17:57:51+00:00 “Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off” by Sandra Tsing Loh “Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off”. Seriously, why marry, if it’s less stable — as it is in the USA — than not doing so? “Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off”. Seriously, why marry, if it’s less stable — as it is in the USA — than not doing so?

]]> 2009-06-18T20:37:24+00:00 Harold Ramis: CADDYSHACK Is A Marx Brothers Comedy Caddyshack is a Marx Bros movie, Ramis explains. Caddyshack is a Marx Bros movie, Ramis explains.

]]> 2009-06-18T09:07:50+00:00 A conversation with the cast of “Waiting for Godot” Sometimes it just works. Charlie Rose with the Broadway cast of Waiting for Godot: Nathan Lane, John Goodman, Bill Irwin and John Glover. Sometimes it just works. Charlie Rose with the Broadway cast of Waiting for Godot: Nathan Lane, John Goodman, Bill Irwin and John Glover.

]]> 2009-06-15T19:44:42+00:00 “Obama Surveys the world” by Charles Krauthammer Krauthammer tells it like it is on the Obama Cairo speech: cheap condescension, moral abdication and ambivalence towards the country he leads. Krauthammer tells it like it is on the Obama Cairo speech: cheap condescension, moral abdication and ambivalence towards the country he leads.

]]> 2009-06-15T09:44:14+00:00 “What If Israel Strikes Iran?” by John Bolton John Bolton lists Iran’s likely responses to an Israeli attack. Plus: he says “quantum of solace”! John Bolton lists Iran’s likely responses to an Israeli attack. Plus: he says “quantum of solace”!

]]> 2009-06-13T01:04:31+00:00 “The Office (UK) vs. The Office (US)” at Stylus Magazine The Office, UK vs US. The Office, UK vs US.

]]> 2009-06-04T22:41:09+00:00 “Going Boldly” by John Podhoretz in the Weekly Standard Yep, John Podhoretz wasn’t too impressed with Star Trek either. Yep, John Podhoretz wasn’t too impressed with Star Trek either.

]]> 2009-06-01T22:30:26+00:00 “There’s No Room for Partisanship on Iran” by Joe Lieberman Joe Lieberman points out the unprecedented convergence of concerns about Iran among Arabs and Israelis alike — and that some of the strongest alliances in history have been forged among old antagonists when confronted by a new, common threat. Joe Lieberman points out the unprecedented convergence of concerns about Iran among Arabs and Israelis alike — and that some of the strongest alliances in history have been forged among old antagonists when confronted by a new, common threat.

]]> 2009-05-31T22:44:46+00:00 Bret on Netanyahu, Obama meet Cool. Bret’s fluid and languid take on Netanyahu’s visit with Obama — and Bret on Charlie Rose! Cool. Bret’s fluid and languid take on Netanyahu’s visit with Obama — and Bret on Charlie Rose!

]]> 2009-05-19T21:14:48+00:00 ‘Special Report’ Panel on Netanyahu, Obama Diplomacy Meeting Fred Barnes seems to be growing consistently to the right of Charles Krauthammer in this transcript of their reactions on Fox News’ Special Report to the first Obama/Netanyahu meeting. Fred Barnes seems to be growing consistently to the right of Charles Krauthammer in this transcript of their reactions on Fox News’ Special Report to the first Obama/Netanyahu meeting.

]]> 2009-05-19T21:01:57+00:00 “Israel still looks good, warts and all” by Greg Sheridan in The Australian Big piece on Israel by an Australian. Big piece on Israel by an Australian.

]]> 2009-05-09T21:46:46+00:00 Subways to scale Subways to scale. [via Subtraction] Subways to scale. [via Subtraction]

]]> 2009-05-07T20:55:06+00:00 JJ Abrahms on Charlie Rose JJ Abrahms on Charlie Rose. Charlie at 28:20: “Lost. People that I know love it, love it, love it.” JJ Abrahms on Charlie Rose. Charlie at 28:20: “Lost. People that I know love it, love it, love it.”

]]> 2009-05-07T20:49:50+00:00 “Bone, a Masterpiece of Elastic Strength” in the NYT Fascinating, brief, accessible article on bone in nytimes/science. Wish nytimes.com had a donations box. Fascinating, brief, accessible article on bone in nytimes/science. Wish nytimes.com had a donations box.

]]> 2009-05-03T16:57:58+00:00 Chic, a definition Chic, a definition. Chic, a definition.

]]> 2009-05-03T16:11:27+00:00 Here & There: A Horizonless Projection in Manhattan Cool bendy Manhattan map. Cool bendy Manhattan map.

]]> 2009-05-03T16:06:25+00:00 “The Marriage of Reason and Nightmare” by Dalrymple Theodore Dalrymple on J. G. Ballard. Theodore Dalrymple on J. G. Ballard.

]]> 2009-04-29T00:18:49+00:00 “The world according to Lieberman” interview Interview with Avigdor Lieberman, Israel’s new Foreign Minister. Interview with Avigdor Lieberman, Israel’s new Foreign Minister.

]]> 2009-04-28T23:55:49+00:00 “Why the West is Boyle’d” by Spengler Spengler’s first as David P Goldman, lamenting what seems the end of Anglo-Saxon dominance. Spengler’s first as David P Goldman, lamenting what seems the end of Anglo-Saxon dominance.

]]> 2009-04-28T23:30:16+00:00 “Growing Up Buckley” Christopher Buckley on losing Mum and Pup. Christopher Buckley on losing Mum and Pup.

]]> 2009-04-28T22:55:45+00:00 “The Land of No Smiles” by Tomas van Houtryve Brief recent photo essay of North Korea by the brave Tomas van Houtryve. Brief recent photo essay of North Korea by the brave Tomas van Houtryve.

]]> 2009-04-27T17:53:10+00:00 “The SAT and Its Enemies” by Andrew Ferguson On the bullying of and subsequent sad decline of the SAT. Yet another story of American self-immolation. On the bullying of and subsequent sad decline of the SAT. Yet another story of American self-immolation.

]]> 2009-04-26T21:54:19+00:00 “The End of the World as We Know It” by Mark Steyn Mark Steyn isn’t even trying to be funny any more. In “The End of the World as We Know It”= he expresses what I’m thinking and feeling, that we’re in deep trouble because Americans voted impetuously and like spoilt children for a Feelgood o’Balma that’s going to stop feeling good mighty fast as Americans realize that given the choice, and if you can’t have both, it is indeed better to be feared than loved — and in America’s case, better for everyone. Mark Steyn isn’t even trying to be funny any more. In “The End of the World as We Know It”= he expresses what I’m thinking and feeling, that we’re in deep trouble because Americans voted impetuously and like spoilt children for a Feelgood o’Balma that’s going to stop feeling good mighty fast as Americans realize that given the choice, and if you can’t have both, it is indeed better to be feared than loved — and in America’s case, better for everyone.

]]> 2009-04-26T20:39:54+00:00 http://lookatthisfuckinghipster.tumblr.com Look at these fucking hipsters — fun photoblog. Look at these fucking hipsters — fun photoblog.

]]> 2009-04-25T23:45:44+00:00 “Sarko has some terrible ideas” in Macleans Sarzkozy seems to be a failure. Sarzkozy seems to be a failure.

]]> 2009-04-25T22:26:26+00:00 “Unemployment in Spain Hits 17.4%” in the New York Times Unemployment in Spain has reached 17.4%. Unemployment in Spain has reached 17.4%.

]]> 2009-04-25T22:24:43+00:00 “Do the Palestinians Really Want a State?” by Robert D. Kaplan The Atlantic finally realizes that maybe the Palestinians don’t really want a state. But see the weasel-words at the end designed to keep this radical position within the pale of polite society/nonsense. The Atlantic finally realizes that maybe the Palestinians don’t really want a state. But see the weasel-words at the end designed to keep this radical position within the pale of polite society/nonsense.

]]> 2009-04-24T07:35:47+00:00 “Scene it before: How Disney recycled its classic cartoons” in The Daily Mail Shots of Disney’s recycling of Snow White in various subsequent films. Shots of Disney’s recycling of Snow White in various subsequent films.

]]> 2009-04-21T23:15:07+00:00 Spengler, revealed Spengler, revealed. Spengler, revealed.

]]> 2009-04-19T22:11:47+00:00 John Lancaster in LRB Apart from his tiresome and overly-revealing reference in every piece to Iraq as a disaster — which, fair enough, most hacks do — John Lancaster’s London Review of Books pieces make a fun collection. Apart from his tiresome and overly-revealing reference in every piece to Iraq as a disaster — which, fair enough, most hacks do — John Lancaster’s London Review of Books pieces make a fun collection.

]]> 2009-04-19T21:19:53+00:00 “A Loud and Promised Land” by David Brooks A “a reticence-free zone”: wow, David Brooks turns his laser vision to Israel, and let me tell you something habibi he is nobody’s frier. Now pass me that Fizzy Bubalech. A “a reticence-free zone”: wow, David Brooks turns his laser vision to Israel, and let me tell you something habibi he is nobody’s frier. Now pass me that Fizzy Bubalech.

]]> 2009-04-17T18:28:33+00:00 “Hitler’s Co-Conspirators” in The Atlantic A tantalizing glimpse into the mindset of the Germans during the Final Solution — this book review rollicks along. A tantalizing glimpse into the mindset of the Germans during the Final Solution — this book review rollicks along.

]]> 2009-04-16T22:59:17+00:00 Dharma Initiative magazine ads Dharma Initiative magazine ads circa 1977. Dharma Initiative magazine ads circa 1977.

]]> 2009-04-16T22:40:58+00:00 See as a telescope If we could see as a telescope. If we could see as a telescope.

]]> 2009-04-16T22:37:47+00:00 Lego Yamato Lego battleship Yamato. Lego battleship Yamato.

]]> 2009-04-16T22:35:16+00:00 Michael Caine on Charlie Rose Michael Caine easy, free, articulate and enthusiastic on Charlie Rose. Michael Caine easy, free, articulate and enthusiastic on Charlie Rose.

]]> 2009-04-16T02:24:00+00:00 “It’s Your Country Too, Mr. President” by Chas Krauthammer The title of Krauthammer’s latest, “It’s Your Country Too, Mr President”, seems borderline treasonous. (Not that I don’t agree.) The title of Krauthammer’s latest, “It’s Your Country Too, Mr President”, seems borderline treasonous. (Not that I don’t agree.)

]]> 2009-04-13T17:54:23+00:00 On Heston’s Little Chef The Telegraph and The Times on Heston Blumenthal’s Little Chef at Popham. The Telegraph and The Times on Heston Blumenthal’s Little Chef at Popham.

]]> 2009-04-12T21:56:20+00:00 “Los Lobos Locos” by James Taranto James Taranto is on fire today, fisking Roger Cohen James Taranto is on fire today, fisking Roger Cohen

]]> 2009-04-09T21:09:37+00:00 “Gergiev Champions Prokofiev’s Fourth (Both Versions)” in NYT Valery Gergiev takes the London Symphony Orchestra on tour to the USA doing Prokofiev. Valery Gergiev takes the London Symphony Orchestra on tour to the USA doing Prokofiev.

]]> 2009-04-05T13:44:43+00:00 Watching Watchmen Watching Watchmen. For: Ebert (wants to see again), Travers. Against, Scott (withering), Podhoretz. Watching Watchmen. For: Ebert (wants to see again), Travers. Against, Scott (withering), Podhoretz.

]]> 2009-04-01T09:23:35+00:00 “Tough Times in EUtopia” by Andrew Stuttaford “Tough Times in EUtopia”: a pessimistic survey in The Weekly Standard on how Europe is faring up in the financial crisis. “Tough Times in EUtopia”: a pessimistic survey in The Weekly Standard on how Europe is faring up in the financial crisis.

]]> 2009-03-22T17:36:36+00:00 Condi Rice on Charlie Rose Condi Rice, for the hour, on Charlie Rose. What a babe at 54. “The United States is too big a country, too important a country, too gracious a country to have permanent enemies.” Condi Rice, for the hour, on Charlie Rose. What a babe at 54. “The United States is too big a country, too important a country, too gracious a country to have permanent enemies.”

]]> 2009-03-21T22:27:01+00:00 Women and GTD; Is There a Problem? “”“Women and GTD; Is There a Problem?” at GTD Times”:http://www.gtdtimes.com/2009/03/20/women-and-gtd-is-there-a-problem/ “”“Women and GTD; Is There a Problem?” at GTD Times”:http://www.gtdtimes.com/2009/03/20/women-and-gtd-is-there-a-problem/

]]> 2009-03-21T20:06:19+00:00 “Who Moves? Who Stays Put? Where’s Home?” by Pew Research Nice American migration graphics. Nice American migration graphics.

]]> 2009-03-19T23:42:40+00:00 Don’t just keep calm and carry on. Don’t keep calm and carry on. Don’t keep calm and carry on.

]]> 2009-03-19T23:35:36+00:00 “Tel Aviv revs up for its 100th birthday” in The Times The Times on Tel Aviv’s 100th and no nastiness in sight. The Times on Tel Aviv’s 100th and no nastiness in sight.

]]> 2009-03-18T01:49:56+00:00 “Range Rover TDV8 Vogue” by Jeremy Clarkson Jeremy Clarkson: The Range Rover, quite simply, answers every motoring question that’s ever been posed. Jeremy Clarkson: The Range Rover, quite simply, answers every motoring question that’s ever been posed.

]]> 2009-03-15T23:52:20+00:00 “The “Raiders” Story Conference” by Mystery Man Indulge in the transcript of the 5-day, 9-hours-a-day “Raiders of the Lost Ark” story conference with Lucas, Spielberg and Kasdan. Indulge in the transcript of the 5-day, 9-hours-a-day “Raiders of the Lost Ark” story conference with Lucas, Spielberg and Kasdan.

]]> 2009-03-15T23:35:04+00:00 “Newspapers and Thinking the Unthinkable” by Clay Shirky Society doesn’t need newspapers. What we need is journalism. “Newspapers and Thinking the Unthinkable” by Clay Shirky. Society doesn’t need newspapers. What we need is journalism. “Newspapers and Thinking the Unthinkable” by Clay Shirky.

]]> 2009-03-15T22:34:52+00:00 “Can Twitter Survive What is About to Happen to It?” by Nova Spivack How Twitter will survive the coming torrent of abuse. How Twitter will survive the coming torrent of abuse.

]]> 2009-03-15T22:26:52+00:00 ThruYou ThruYou. Kutiman (Israei) mixes YouTube. Savava. ThruYou. Kutiman (Israei) mixes YouTube. Savava.

]]> 2009-03-13T02:43:25+00:00 Video supercuts Great for Lost fans: a compilation of characters saying “What?” Similarly, Fucking Midnight Run (loved the movie but hadn’t remembered the preponderance of the term). Fuck it, see the original post of video collections at the brilliant Waxy. Also, Fucking Pulp Fiction. With this one you can almost follow the plot of the movie! Great for Lost fans: a compilation of characters saying “What?” Similarly, Fucking Midnight Run (loved the movie but hadn’t remembered the preponderance of the term). Fuck it, see the original post of video collections at the brilliant Waxy. Also, Fucking Pulp Fiction. With this one you can almost follow the plot of the movie!

]]> 2009-03-13T02:33:03+00:00 “Sell Your By-Products” at 37signals Nice post at 37signals urging web folks to benefit by utilizing by-products as older industries do. Even though I don’t use their stuff, 37signals really are the bleeding edge. Nice post at 37signals urging web folks to benefit by utilizing by-products as older industries do. Even though I don’t use their stuff, 37signals really are the bleeding edge.

]]> 2009-03-11T08:54:11+00:00 Wolfram Alpha is Coming Stephen Wolfram unstealths Wolfram Alpha. “A new paradigm for using computers and the web. That almost gets us to what people thought computers would be able to do 50 years ago!” Stephen Wolfram unstealths Wolfram Alpha. “A new paradigm for using computers and the web. That almost gets us to what people thought computers would be able to do 50 years ago!”

]]> 2009-03-10T09:28:05+00:00 Getting Things Done with Twitter Round-up of Twitter apps including payments and scheduling. Round-up of Twitter apps including payments and scheduling.

]]> 2009-03-10T08:27:19+00:00 “The Sunny Side of Eggs” by Mercola In defence of eggs. I know this innately and sigh when people say eggs aren’t good for you. In defence of eggs. I know this innately and sigh when people say eggs aren’t good for you.

]]> 2009-03-10T06:49:50+00:00 “Perpetuating a Needless Stem-Cell War in the Weekly Standard Bad ethics, bad science, and bad politics. The Weekly Standard on Obama’s restoration of federal funding to embryo-based stem cell research is rather different to how I saw the signing covered by the BBC tonight. Bad ethics, bad science, and bad politics. The Weekly Standard on Obama’s restoration of federal funding to embryo-based stem cell research is rather different to how I saw the signing covered by the BBC tonight.

]]> 2009-03-10T00:06:48+00:00 “Wikipedia scrubs Obama eligibility” at WorldNetDaily Obama Wikipedia entry whitewashed, WorldNetDaily reports. I feel the creepiness. Obama Wikipedia entry whitewashed, WorldNetDaily reports. I feel the creepiness.

]]> 2009-03-09T14:28:00+00:00 Charlie Rose, Reid Hoffman on 3 cellphones Charlie Rose and Reid Hoffman of LinkedIn bond (minute 27:00) over carrying 3 cellphones: iPhone for web, BlackBerry for email, regular for speaking. I say Nokia N95 for all. Charlie Rose and Reid Hoffman of LinkedIn bond (minute 27:00) over carrying 3 cellphones: iPhone for web, BlackBerry for email, regular for speaking. I say Nokia N95 for all.

]]> 2009-03-08T04:54:56+00:00 “Down with Facebook!” by Matt Labash Matt Labash kills Facebook. Matt Labash kills Facebook.

]]> 2009-03-08T03:05:43+00:00 “To Hell with Niceness” by Kenneth Minogue It is the ideology of niceness, the destruction of the punishment/reward balance, that is ravaging the Anglosphere today. To hell with niceness. It is the ideology of niceness, the destruction of the punishment/reward balance, that is ravaging the Anglosphere today. To hell with niceness.

]]> 2009-03-08T01:42:13+00:00 “Beaten to the punchline” by Germaine Greer Germaine Greer explores why or whether men are funnier than women. Germaine Greer explores why or whether men are funnier than women.

]]> 2009-03-08T01:33:02+00:00 “Preparing the Obituary” by James V DeLong It is impossible to begin to imagine the shape of an Internet deprived of the material produced by the newspapers and wire services, writes James V. DeLong. It is impossible to begin to imagine the shape of an Internet deprived of the material produced by the newspapers and wire services, writes James V. DeLong.

]]> 2009-03-08T01:16:18+00:00 Footage of Arab protests Check out the global intifadah: close footage of bad Arab vandalizing Swedish police vans outside the tennis stadium where an Israeli player was competing. Check out the global intifadah: close footage of bad Arab vandalizing Swedish police vans outside the tennis stadium where an Israeli player was competing.

]]> 2009-03-08T00:55:34+00:00 Daily Routines Genius blog. Daily Routines — How writers, artists, and other interesting people organize their days. Genius blog. Daily Routines — How writers, artists, and other interesting people organize their days.

]]> 2009-03-07T03:21:54+00:00 “Obama’s Radicalism Is Killing the Dow” by Michael Boskin in the WSJ Obamanomics. Seems pretty grim to me. Obamanomics. Seems pretty grim to me.

]]> 2009-03-06T23:15:08+00:00 Twitter Taxishare A modest proposal: Twitter @taxishare. A modest proposal: Twitter @taxishare.

]]> 2009-03-06T00:47:04+00:00 It’s Time To Start Thinking Of Twitter As A Search Engine Michael Arrington: It’s Time To Start Thinking of Twitter as a Search Engine. Michael Arrington: It’s Time To Start Thinking of Twitter as a Search Engine.

]]> 2009-03-05T22:48:37+00:00 Lost Timeline Jason Hunter’s mad convoluted theory of the mad convoluted events of Lost. Jason Hunter’s mad convoluted theory of the mad convoluted events of Lost.

]]> 2009-03-05T22:26:50+00:00 Readability Wow, terrific, excellent. How many times at The Jerusalem Post and The Weekly Standard have I fiddled about going to their Print page version because their web pages are so badly designed, the print too small and lacking serifs. Well, now there’s the free browser plug-in Readability. Oh, the human ingenuity. Wow, terrific, excellent. How many times at The Jerusalem Post and The Weekly Standard have I fiddled about going to their Print page version because their web pages are so badly designed, the print too small and lacking serifs. Well, now there’s the free browser plug-in Readability. Oh, the human ingenuity.

]]> 2009-03-05T21:51:31+00:00 Mezzoblue Adamkhan.net has a color that changes based upon photos, but wow, Dave Shea has taken it a step further in Mezzoblue, which I haven’t looked at for ages, and creates an entire palette from each photo, and it’s stunning. Compare this, this, this and this. The best. One more (green this time): this. Adamkhan.net has a color that changes based upon photos, but wow, Dave Shea has taken it a step further in Mezzoblue, which I haven’t looked at for ages, and creates an entire palette from each photo, and it’s stunning. Compare this, this, this and this. The best. One more (green this time): this.

]]> 2009-03-03T16:17:27+00:00 “Fed up with Feed Readers” by Khoi Vinh Khoi Vinh — not just an impressive designer but an impressive writer. I guess that’s because he’s an impressive thinker, which underlies both. His latest musings on nailing RSS step back from product review to reflection on the state of the internet nation. Khoi Vinh — not just an impressive designer but an impressive writer. I guess that’s because he’s an impressive thinker, which underlies both. His latest musings on nailing RSS step back from product review to reflection on the state of the internet nation.

]]> 2009-03-03T12:37:01+00:00 “8 things I learnt about using twitter as a participation tool” by Olivia Mitchell This post is on using Twitter at a presentation. Is this going to be an integral part of conferences? This post is on using Twitter at a presentation. Is this going to be an integral part of conferences?

]]> 2009-03-02T17:17:28+00:00 Grimace Project Check out the Grimace Project — combined animated facial expressions. Check out the Grimace Project — combined animated facial expressions.

]]> 2009-02-28T22:41:23+00:00 Poketalk.com Free 10-minute international calls at poketalk.com. Works, I tried it. Free 10-minute international calls at poketalk.com. Works, I tried it.

]]> 2009-02-27T16:31:20+00:00 FRST Earth’s sexiest television? Earth’s sexiest television?

]]> 2009-02-26T23:55:58+00:00 “Netanyahu Set to Fight Recession With Repeat Dose of Tax Cuts” by Bloomberg Bloomberg looks at Netanyahu’s likely economic policies. Bloomberg looks at Netanyahu’s likely economic policies.

]]> 2009-02-26T12:38:11+00:00 “Null Eta” by Merlin Mann Null Eta, Merlin Mann’s visionary strategic business strategy framework strategy. Null Eta, Merlin Mann’s visionary strategic business strategy framework strategy.

]]> 2009-02-26T01:21:02+00:00 “The Path of Realism or the Path of Failure” by Elliott Abrams Subtly joining the movement, Elliott Abrams on the 3-state solution. “Now, even the mention of Egyptian and Jordanian involvement will evoke loud protests, not least in Amman and Ramallah,” he writes, “and perhaps U.S. policymakers should think but not speak about such an outcome.” Subtly joining the movement, Elliott Abrams on the 3-state solution. “Now, even the mention of Egyptian and Jordanian involvement will evoke loud protests, not least in Amman and Ramallah,” he writes, “and perhaps U.S. policymakers should think but not speak about such an outcome.”

]]> 2009-02-26T01:17:09+00:00 “The Godfather Wars” in Vanity Fair Great and juicy. Anyone but Brando. Vanity Fair on the making of The Godfather. Great and juicy. Anyone but Brando. Vanity Fair on the making of The Godfather.

]]> 2009-02-24T23:14:55+00:00 OMGIF OMGIF. OH MY GOD ANIMATED GIFS. Pleasing to be human. OMGIF. OH MY GOD ANIMATED GIFS. Pleasing to be human.

]]> 2009-02-24T01:09:08+00:00 Why they love Twitter Why they love Twitter: Tim O’Reilly, Brits, various responders to Darren Rowse, celebrities and Scoble. Why they love Twitter: Tim O’Reilly, Brits, various responders to Darren Rowse, celebrities and Scoble.

]]> 2009-02-24T00:40:20+00:00 “The Long Legs of the Crash: 13 Unexpected Consequences of the Financial Crisis” in the FT In Foreign Policy, 13 unexpected consequences of and 20 things that won’t survive the financial crisis. In Foreign Policy, 13 unexpected consequences of and 20 things that won’t survive the financial crisis.

]]> 2009-02-23T22:08:32+00:00 Clearleft WWF tiger mockup Clearleft posts a mockup of the World Wildlife Fund tiger web page. Surely one of the most prestigious web gigs possible. Clearleft posts a mockup of the World Wildlife Fund tiger web page. Surely one of the most prestigious web gigs possible.

]]> 2009-02-23T16:48:04+00:00 Wordle Try Wordle. It takes an RSS feed, analyses the word count, and produces a lovely poster text cloud. Try Wordle. It takes an RSS feed, analyses the word count, and produces a lovely poster text cloud.

]]> 2009-02-23T11:24:15+00:00 “Letter to Obama: What the Car Industry Needs Is A Steve Jobs” A letter to President Obama imploring him to ask Steve Jobs to lead a combined GM and Chrysler. A letter to President Obama imploring him to ask Steve Jobs to lead a combined GM and Chrysler.

]]> 2009-02-23T11:18:21+00:00 “iPhone app use over time” by Russell Beattie Russell Beattie notes the severe drop over time in how much people use their iPhone apps. I’m not as bullish as everyone else seems to be about mobile for one simple reason: it’s just not a comfortable platform for sustained use. Russell Beattie notes the severe drop over time in how much people use their iPhone apps. I’m not as bullish as everyone else seems to be about mobile for one simple reason: it’s just not a comfortable platform for sustained use.

]]> 2009-02-20T00:45:17+00:00 “Remembering Gene” by Roger Ebert Ebert on Siskel, 10 years after his death. Ebert on Siskel, 10 years after his death.

]]> 2009-02-20T00:30:28+00:00 “Introducing Sprockets: JavaScript dependency management and concatenation” 37signals introduces Sprockets to preprocess and concatenate JavaScript source files. 37signals introduces Sprockets to preprocess and concatenate JavaScript source files.

]]> 2009-02-20T00:24:20+00:00 “My GTD coach: Michael Dolan” by scobleizer Watch Michael Dolan, a David Allen Company coach, begin a $3,000 day of helping Robert Scoble get things done. Watch Michael Dolan, a David Allen Company coach, begin a $3,000 day of helping Robert Scoble get things done.

]]> 2009-02-18T22:16:37+00:00 “Obama, an economic unilateralist” by Spengler Only minor adjustments await Americans over the next generation, Spengler argues, compared with the great changes affecting its prospective competitors. Only minor adjustments await Americans over the next generation, Spengler argues, compared with the great changes affecting its prospective competitors.

]]> 2009-02-18T16:28:59+00:00 “MacBook Pro 17” Unibody First Look” at ifixit.com ifixit.com on disassembling the MacBook Pro 17-inch and my own machine, the fabulous MacBook Pro 15-inch. ifixit.com on disassembling the MacBook Pro 17-inch and my own machine, the fabulous MacBook Pro 15-inch.

]]> 2009-02-18T11:10:42+00:00 “Obama: grammatically sound” by Kottke How long before people get much more angry over Obama’s oblique non-committal please-everyone legalese than they were of Bush’s straight-talking? How long before people get much more angry over Obama’s oblique non-committal please-everyone legalese than they were of Bush’s straight-talking?

]]> 2009-02-18T10:56:59+00:00 “The Future of the Two-State Solution” by Maj.-Gen. (res.) Giora Eiland Giora Eiland outlines his land-swap blueprint for improving the Israeli-Palestinian situation. Giora Eiland outlines his land-swap blueprint for improving the Israeli-Palestinian situation.

]]> 2009-02-17T22:14:02+00:00 Top 278 Star Wars Lines Improved By Replacing A Word With “Pants” I find your lack of pants disturbing. I find your lack of pants disturbing.

]]> 2009-02-16T23:45:30+00:00 BEST WEB DESIGNER / PROGRAMMER ON THE PLANET at Train Signal What an asshat job posting — see the title and first paragraph. What an asshat job posting — see the title and first paragraph.

]]> 2009-02-16T23:32:19+00:00 “The Open-Door Bailout” by THOMAS L. FRIEDMAN For economic stimulus, a much more profound healing than massive government spending would be for the USA to once again get back to basics and allow massive immigration. Count me in, please! For economic stimulus, a much more profound healing than massive government spending would be for the USA to once again get back to basics and allow massive immigration. Count me in, please!

]]> 2009-02-12T01:04:28+00:00 “Is Food the New Sex?” by Mary Eberstadt In the last 50 years, the roles of food and sex have reversed. Cute topic but I don’t like her tone; such bland writing does not justify such supercilious attitude. In the last 50 years, the roles of food and sex have reversed. Cute topic but I don’t like her tone; such bland writing does not justify such supercilious attitude.

]]> 2009-02-12T01:00:16+00:00 “Born believers: How your brain creates God” This article in The New Scientist, Born believers: How your brain creates God, reads like a parody — taking a topic that philosophers have written on so keenly and producing it in typical newspaper style, rife with quotations by anthropologist X of the University of Y. Makes me feel I’m an idiot for wasting time reading articles on the internet rather than proper books. This article in The New Scientist, Born believers: How your brain creates God, reads like a parody — taking a topic that philosophers have written on so keenly and producing it in typical newspaper style, rife with quotations by anthropologist X of the University of Y. Makes me feel I’m an idiot for wasting time reading articles on the internet rather than proper books.

]]> 2009-02-12T00:33:08+00:00 Presentation Tips Edward R. Tufte’s Presentation Tips. Edward R. Tufte’s Presentation Tips.

]]> 2009-02-12T00:25:11+00:00 CBS Classics Now, streaming ’70s and ’80s telly from CBS (US only, but override that with the invaluable and free Hotspot Shield): Beauty and the Beast Beverly Hills 90210 Dynasty Family Ties Have Gun – Will Travel Hawaii Five-0 The Love Boat MacGyver Melrose Place Perry Mason Star Trek: The Original Series The Twilight Zone Twin Peaks Now, streaming ’70s and ’80s telly from CBS (US only, but override that with the invaluable and free Hotspot Shield):
  • Beauty and the Beast
  • Beverly Hills 90210
  • Dynasty
  • Family Ties
  • Have Gun – Will Travel
  • Hawaii Five-0
  • The Love Boat
  • MacGyver
  • Melrose Place
  • Perry Mason
  • Star Trek: The Original Series
  • The Twilight Zone
  • Twin Peaks

]]> 2009-02-10T12:38:50+00:00 “Murray turns up the heat” at the BBC Top UK athletes are doing Bikram, the BBC reports. With quotes from little-sister-of-childhood-friend Olga Allon. [via DJS] Top UK athletes are doing Bikram, the BBC reports. With quotes from little-sister-of-childhood-friend Olga Allon. [via DJS]

]]> 2009-02-10T12:34:45+00:00 “Camera on a Sushi Conveyor Belt Scores One for the Fishies” at Gizmodo Camera on a Tokyo sushi conveyor belt. Camera on a Tokyo sushi conveyor belt.

]]> 2009-02-10T12:15:30+00:00 “The Fierce Urgency of Pork” by Charles Krauthammer Looks like the so-called stimulus bill is Obama’s gays-in-the-military on steroids. Krauthammer says it best. Looks like the so-called stimulus bill is Obama’s gays-in-the-military on steroids. Krauthammer says it best.

]]> 2009-02-06T11:07:16+00:00 “Buffett’s metric says it’s time to buy” in CNNMoney Buffett’s metric says it’s time to buy stocks now that the total market value equals 70% to 80% of GNP again. Buffett’s metric says it’s time to buy stocks now that the total market value equals 70% to 80% of GNP again.

]]> 2009-02-06T11:02:16+00:00 “Save less, breed more” by Spengler Dear Spengler: letters from Baffled in Beijing, Worried in Washington and Jittery in Jerusalem. Dear Spengler: letters from Baffled in Beijing, Worried in Washington and Jittery in Jerusalem.

]]> 2009-02-05T14:02:45+00:00 “S-U-B-M-I-S-S-I-O-N” by Frank Gaffney It’s a fine line between R-E-S-P-E-C-T and S-U-B-M-I-S-S-I-O-N. It’s a fine line between R-E-S-P-E-C-T and S-U-B-M-I-S-S-I-O-N.

]]> 2009-02-05T08:25:18+00:00 I LEGO NY I LEGO NY. Coolness. I LEGO NY. Coolness.

]]> 2009-02-05T01:15:05+00:00 “Ward Three Morality” by David Brooks David Brooks in high Patio Man form discussing the new masters of the universe, the residents of Washington DC’s Ward Three. David Brooks in high Patio Man form discussing the new masters of the universe, the residents of Washington DC’s Ward Three.

]]> 2009-02-03T11:07:53+00:00 “The Israeli solution” by Caroline Glick Caroline Glick now endorses the 3-state solution, though writes, interestingly enough, as if she opposes it. Caroline Glick now endorses the 3-state solution, though writes, interestingly enough, as if she opposes it.

]]> 2009-02-03T02:37:52+00:00 “Bush Hatred and Obama Euphoria Are Two Sides of the Same Coin” by Peter Berkowitz Peter Berkowitz in The Wall Street Journal: Bush hatred and Obama euphoria. “Those who, by virtue of their education and professional training, would have once been the first to grasp Hamilton’s lesson of moderation are today the leading fomenters of immoderation.” Peter Berkowitz in The Wall Street Journal:
Bush hatred and Obama euphoria.
“Those who, by virtue of their education and professional training,
would have once been the first to grasp Hamilton’s lesson of moderation
are today the leading fomenters of immoderation.”

]]> 2009-02-03T00:50:43+00:00 “How to Export an Awakening: Afghanistan, viewed from Iraq” by Daveed Gartenstein-Ross & Joshua D. G Will Iraqis help stabilize Afghanistan? This is the dream come satisfyingly true. Will Iraqis help stabilize Afghanistan? This is the dream come satisfyingly true.

]]> 2009-02-01T02:51:52+00:00 “The Gaza Aftermath” by Max Boot Excellent summary of the Gaza war by Max Boot. “Once again Hamas will reap a public-relations windfall while Israel will be castigated as a human-rights abuser. The Israeli public seems to have accepted such slander as the price of battling those who would destroy it.” Excellent summary of the Gaza war by Max Boot. “Once again Hamas will reap a public-relations windfall while Israel will be castigated as a human-rights abuser. The Israeli public seems to have accepted such slander as the price of battling those who would destroy it.”

]]> 2009-02-01T02:47:13+00:00 “Newcomers Adjust, Eventually, to New York” at nytimes.com On becoming a New Yorker. On becoming a New Yorker.

]]> 2009-02-01T00:53:53+00:00 “Steve Jobs: The Rolling Stone Interview” Steve Jobs interview with Rolling Stone from December 2003. The intervening 5 years testify to the clarity and prescience of his answers. Steve Jobs interview with Rolling Stone from December 2003. The intervening 5 years testify to the clarity and prescience of his answers.

]]> 2009-02-01T00:46:21+00:00 “I can’t seem to get into the habit…” by Russell Beattie Russell Beattie: “Even though I love putting my thoughts out there, in the back of my mind it’s almost embarrassing to add to the cacophony of opinions that now flow daily from every orifice of the Internet from people who just haven’t gotten the message that it’s just not cool any more.” Russell Beattie: “Even though I love putting my thoughts out there, in the back of my mind it’s almost embarrassing to add to the cacophony of opinions that now flow daily from every orifice of the Internet from people who just haven’t gotten the message that it’s just not cool any more.”

]]> 2009-02-01T00:24:12+00:00 “Why Israel Still Shuts Wagner Out” in the Wall Street Journal Terry Teachout wrestles with Israel’s informal ban on Wagner. Terry Teachout wrestles with Israel’s informal ban on Wagner.

]]> 2009-02-01T00:02:44+00:00 “Abdullah II: The 5-State Solution” by Tom Friedman Tom Friedman gets aboard the 3-state solution (though he calls it 5-state). My only complaint is his notion that Israel withdraw from all settlements in the West Bank and Arab Jerusalem. Why should these areas be Judenrein? This issue, reciprocal minority rights, to me is the real inflection point, not Palestinian right of return. Tom Friedman gets aboard the 3-state solution (though he calls it 5-state). My only complaint is his notion that Israel withdraw from all settlements in the West Bank and Arab Jerusalem. Why should these areas be Judenrein? This issue, reciprocal minority rights, to me is the real inflection point, not Palestinian right of return.

]]> 2009-01-29T10:56:38+00:00 “Israel expels Venezuelan diplomats” in the Jerusalem Post Israel expels Venezuelan diplomats and Chavez’s foreign minister tells Al-Jazeera that “it’s an honor”. Israel expels Venezuelan diplomats
and Chavez’s foreign minister tells Al-Jazeera that “it’s an honor”.

]]> 2009-01-28T23:19:31+00:00 “Defending freedom’s defenders” by Caroline Glick “Islamic supremacists”: first time I’ve seen the term used in the wild after its recent suggestion (I forget by whom). Caroline Glick uses it to discuss Geert Wilders speaking in Jerusalem. “Islamic supremacists”: first time I’ve seen the term used in the wild after its recent suggestion (I forget by whom). Caroline Glick uses it to discuss Geert Wilders speaking in Jerusalem.

]]> 2009-01-27T23:48:47+00:00 “This Is Not a Test” by Thomas Friedman It’s been a while, but Thomas Friedman writes a piece that can safely be called stupid. It’s been a while, but Thomas Friedman writes a piece that can safely be called stupid.

]]> 2009-01-27T23:41:49+00:00 “What Life Asks of Us” by David Brooks David Brooks applies the maxim, “Invert, always invert.” David Brooks applies the maxim, “Invert, always invert.”

]]> 2009-01-27T23:37:37+00:00 “The End of Solitude” by WILLIAM DERESIEWICZ “If boredom is the great emotion of the TV generation, loneliness is the great emotion of the Web generation.” “If boredom is the great emotion of the TV generation, loneliness is the great emotion of the Web generation.”

]]> 2009-01-27T23:28:40+00:00 “Mirror, Mirror on the Wall” by Erroll Morris White House photographers discuss their photos of George W. Bush with Errol Morris, director of the McNamara film Fog of War. White House photographers discuss their photos of George W. Bush with Errol Morris, director of the McNamara film Fog of War.

]]> 2009-01-27T06:31:34+00:00 “Obama’s Inaugural Surprise” by Charles Krauthammer Krauthammer offers up the only interesting thing I’ve read about Obama’s inauguration speech, noting that he reached back not to King, not to Lincoln but to the slave-tainted time of Washington. Krauthammer offers up the only interesting thing I’ve read about Obama’s inauguration speech, noting that he reached back not to King, not to Lincoln but to the slave-tainted time of Washington.

]]> 2009-01-24T03:59:34+00:00 “Noam Chomsky: Obama’s Stance on Gaza Crisis “Approximately the Bush Position” “It’s all total criminality.” The increasingly nutty Noam Chomsky on Israel. “It’s all total criminality.” The increasingly nutty Noam Chomsky on Israel.

]]> 2009-01-23T21:59:17+00:00 “An interview with John Gruber” Stamp of AdamKhan.net approval for John Gruber’s software setup since it’s so similar to my own. Stamp of AdamKhan.net approval for John Gruber’s software setup since it’s so similar to my own.

]]> 2009-01-23T13:05:41+00:00 “Everything but the turbulence at an airline diner in Taipei” in The Telegraph For idiots like me: the A380 In-Flight Kitchen diner in central Taipei. For idiots like me: the A380 In-Flight Kitchen diner in central Taipei.

]]> 2009-01-23T12:56:45+00:00 “Absolute power gets blamed absolutely” by Spengler “Hollow man” — Spengler on Obama. “Hollow man” — Spengler on Obama.

]]> 2009-01-22T02:33:18+00:00 “The Obama presidency: Here comes socialism” by Dick MOrris Here’s Dick Morris with a concise and articulate downer on the Obama presidency. [via Drudge] Here’s Dick Morris with a concise and articulate downer on the Obama presidency. [via Drudge]

]]> 2009-01-22T02:18:04+00:00 “Between Obama and the Press” by MARK LEIBOVICH Mark Leibovich profiles Robert Gibbs, the new White House Press Secretary. Mark Leibovich profiles Robert Gibbs, the new White House Press Secretary.

]]> 2009-01-22T01:47:28+00:00 Warren Buffett on Charlie Rose Back in October, in case you missed it, and even if you didn’t: Charlie Rose discusses the economic crisis with Warren Buffett. How magnificent is an age in which the richest man is also revered as a sage. Back in October, in case you missed it, and even if you didn’t: Charlie Rose discusses the economic crisis with Warren Buffett. How magnificent is an age in which the richest man is also revered as a sage.

]]> 2009-01-21T23:24:30+00:00 “‘Mad Men’ creator Weiner inks deal” in Variety Two more seasons of Mad Men. Who can I pay in gratitude for the fabulosity of this television series? [via Kottke] Two more seasons of Mad Men. Who can I pay in gratitude for the fabulosity of this television series? [via Kottke]

]]> 2009-01-21T23:18:20+00:00 “Music from World of Goo” Music from the World of Goo. I bought the game. You should too. [via Kottke] Music from the World of Goo. I bought the game. You should too. [via Kottke]

]]> 2009-01-21T23:13:19+00:00 “Endgame in Gaza” by Charles Krauthammer Well-meaning Israel supporters such as Krauthammer, pushing for a maximalist Gaza assault that takes out Hamas, forget that Israel may benefit from every day that the Palestinian national movement is bifurcated into two feuding regimes. Well-meaning Israel supporters such as Krauthammer, pushing for a maximalist Gaza assault that takes out Hamas, forget that Israel may benefit from every day that the Palestinian national movement is bifurcated into two feuding regimes.

]]> 2009-01-20T12:41:17+00:00 “The Sound of Italics” in Brand New Interesting new logo for the New York Philharmonic. Interesting new logo for the New York Philharmonic.

]]> 2009-01-20T09:57:04+00:00 “Our permanent state of routine emergency” by Mark Steyn Quintessential Mark Steyn: outrage via humor. Quintessential Mark Steyn: outrage via humor.

]]> 2009-01-20T02:19:12+00:00 A conversation about the film “Defiance” at Charlie Rose Daniel Craig, Liev Schreiber, Leon Wieseltier and Ed Zwick talk Defiance with Charlie Rose. A much better movie discussion than he usually has; having Wieseltier around helps. Strange that the Americans are so smooth and articulate and the Englishman so tongue-tied. Daniel Craig, Liev Schreiber, Leon Wieseltier and Ed Zwick talk Defiance with Charlie Rose. A much better movie discussion than he usually has; having Wieseltier around helps. Strange that the Americans are so smooth and articulate and the Englishman so tongue-tied.

]]> 2009-01-18T02:34:46+00:00 “Ambushed on the Potomac” by Richard Perle in The National Interest Richard Perle seems transparently disingenuous in claiming that the Iraq invasion was due purely to risk analysis and not also the centerpiece of a larger policy of draining the swamps of Jihad by injecting democracy into Araby. Richard Perle seems transparently disingenuous in claiming that the Iraq invasion was due purely to risk analysis and not also the centerpiece of a larger policy of draining the swamps of Jihad by injecting democracy into Araby.

]]> 2009-01-17T21:07:48+00:00 “Who is really winning the war in the Gaza Strip?” by Amos Harel Detailed helpful view of Gaza by Haaretz’s Amos Harel. Detailed helpful view of Gaza by Haaretz’s Amos Harel.

]]> 2009-01-17T19:58:11+00:00 “What Obama knows, America forgot” by Spengler Spengler. This time on Obama. Always a worthwhile and disturbing read. Spengler. This time on Obama. Always a worthwhile and disturbing read.

]]> 2009-01-16T05:10:29+00:00 “Rioters attack Starbucks and loot shops in anti-Israel demo” in The Evening Standard Jiminy, scary. Anti-Israel demonstrators on Kensington High Street roughed up the local Starbucks. Jiminy, scary. Anti-Israel demonstrators on Kensington High Street roughed up the local Starbucks.

]]> 2009-01-14T21:54:27+00:00 “The UK’s Top 10 fish and chip shops” in The Times Britain’s top 10 fish and chip shops. Britain’s top 10 fish and chip shops.

]]> 2009-01-14T08:35:30+00:00 International Aquatic Plant Layout Contest Results 2008 Winners of the International Aquatic Plant Layout Contest 2008. Lovely to see an underwater Japanese garden. Winners of the International Aquatic Plant Layout Contest 2008. Lovely to see an underwater Japanese garden.

]]> 2009-01-13T23:02:53+00:00 “Suicide by Israel” by Spengler On Israel’s situation, Spengler argues that Hamas needs to be killed very dead. On Israel’s situation, Spengler argues that Hamas needs to be killed very dead.

]]> 2009-01-13T10:41:10+00:00 “Bush’s final press conference” Bush’s final press conference wherein he first warms up when asked about Israel. Fred Barnes lauds his record as “defiantly doing the right thing.” Mark Steyn’s take. Bush’s final press conference wherein he first warms up when asked about Israel. Fred Barnes lauds his record as “defiantly doing the right thing.” Mark Steyn’s take.

]]> 2009-01-12T20:18:11+00:00 “British Adventurer to Traverse Europe, Africa in His Amazing Skycar” He’s driving/flying his parawinged buggy from London to Timbuktu, then putting it into production. He’s driving/flying his parawinged buggy from London to Timbuktu, then putting it into production.

]]> 2009-01-12T17:37:32+00:00 “A Gaza War Full of Traps and Trickery” in the NYT The most detailed report I’ve read yet of the streetfighting in Gaza between Israel and Hamas. The most detailed report I’ve read yet of the streetfighting in Gaza between Israel and Hamas.

]]> 2009-01-11T12:48:23+00:00 “U.S. Rejected Aid for Israeli Raid on Iranian Nuclear Site” in the NYT Bush refused Israel use of Iraqi airspace, claiming its covert sabotage of Iran’s nuclear facilities was a better way than an aerial bombardment. David Sanger tells Charlie Rose the tale. Bush refused Israel use of Iraqi airspace, claiming its covert sabotage of Iran’s nuclear facilities was a better way than an aerial bombardment. David Sanger tells Charlie Rose the tale.

]]> 2009-01-11T12:21:17+00:00 Discover Magazine’s Top 100 Stories of 2008 Discover Magazine’s top 100 stories of 2008. Discover Magazine’s top 100 stories of 2008.

]]> 2009-01-10T00:30:25+00:00 “Come On Eileen” by The Manualist New! The Manualist plays “Come On Eileen”! New! The Manualist plays “Come On Eileen”!

]]> 2009-01-09T11:54:55+00:00 “Iran’s Hamas Strategy” by Reuel Marc Gerecht Sunnis vs and not-so-vs Shiites, Reuel Marc Gerecht breaks it down. Sunnis vs and not-so-vs Shiites, Reuel Marc Gerecht breaks it down.

]]> 2009-01-09T00:24:33+00:00 “Israelis Watch the Fighting in Gaza From a Hilly Vantage Point” in the WSJ It’s a bit of a fadicha but Israelis watch the fighting in Gaza with binoculars and lawn chairs. It’s a bit of a fadicha but Israelis watch the fighting in Gaza with binoculars and lawn chairs.

]]> 2009-01-08T14:20:04+00:00 ‘Ask Egypt to let you into the Gaza Strip’ at The Jerusalem Post Israel to journalists: “Ask Egypt to let you into the Gaza Strip”. Israel to journalists: “Ask Egypt to let you into the Gaza Strip”.

]]> 2009-01-08T10:29:35+00:00 “Overcoming ethnicity” By Spengler Spengler enters the fray of the demography bores. Spengler enters the fray of the demography bores.

]]> 2009-01-08T03:49:09+00:00 Den of Geek’s “Top 50 movie special effects shots” Den of Geek’s Top 50 movie special effects shots. Den of Geek’s Top 50 movie special effects shots.

]]> 2009-01-07T01:28:46+00:00 “The 6 Most Narcissistic Celebrity Dads” at Holy Taco The 6 Most Narcissistic Celebrity Dads. The 6 Most Narcissistic Celebrity Dads.

]]> 2009-01-07T00:49:47+00:00 MacBook Pro 17” video Airbag is right: Watch the battery video. Airbag is right: Watch the battery video.

]]> 2009-01-06T23:43:43+00:00 MacBook Wheel Meet the MacBook Wheel, as reported by The Onion. Meet the MacBook Wheel, as reported by The Onion.

]]> 2009-01-06T23:18:35+00:00 MostDays.org “I’m Merlin [Mann] and I’m making a video every day this week whether you like it or not.” “I’m Merlin [Mann] and I’m making a video every day this week whether you like it or not.”

]]> 2009-01-05T19:25:30+00:00 “More Pictures of the ‘Terrorist’ Childrenthat the BBC Don’t Show” by Tony Greenstein Tony “socialist, anti-Zionist, anti-racist” Greenstein has images of child victims of the Gaza bombings that should be viewed. Tony “socialist, anti-Zionist, anti-racist” Greenstein has images of child victims of the Gaza bombings that should be viewed.

]]> 2009-01-05T18:57:31+00:00 “Israel’s international support is in pretty good shape” notes Barry Rubin Israel’s diplomatic situation is fine, Barry Rubin observes. Israel’s diplomatic situation is fine, Barry Rubin observes.

]]> 2009-01-05T01:14:09+00:00 “The Unwisdom of Crowds” in The Weekly Standard Michael Lewis tells the tale of the financial crisis while Christopher Caldwell explains the paradoxical way central banks can help. [Via David Brooks] Michael Lewis tells the tale of the financial crisis while Christopher Caldwell explains the paradoxical way central banks can help. [Via David Brooks]

]]> 2009-01-04T21:46:50+00:00 Collectorsworld.net Get a 20% discount at my Dad’s online shop Collectorsworld.net by mentioning adamkhan.net. Get a 20% discount at my Dad’s online shop Collectorsworld.net by mentioning adamkhan.net.

]]> 2009-01-04T12:08:02+00:00 “Defeating the enemy” by David Horowitz David Horowitz, editor of The Jerusalem Post, provides the best article so far on the Gaza assault, reading like a history. David Horowitz, editor of The Jerusalem Post, provides the best article so far on the Gaza assault, reading like a history.

]]> 2009-01-03T02:01:09+00:00 “Bargain Hunting for Books, and Feeling Sheepish About It” in The New York Times It arrived just fine, the hardback I bought a few weeks ago for £0.43 plus £2.75 postage via an Amazon reseller. Crazily cheap books are becoming increasingly common. It arrived just fine, the hardback I bought a few weeks ago for £0.43 plus £2.75 postage via an Amazon reseller. Crazily cheap books are becoming increasingly common.

]]> 2008-12-31T13:37:05+00:00 “For Good Self-Control, Try Getting Religious About It” in The New York Times Religious people have more self-control because they’ve given their personal goals an aura of sacredness. Religious people have more self-control because they’ve given their personal goals an aura of sacredness.

]]> 2008-12-31T09:18:29+00:00 “Why Israel Feels Threatened” by Benny Morris Benny Morris, dean of Zionist history, explicates Israel’s current unease. Benny Morris, dean of Zionist history, explicates Israel’s current unease.

]]> 2008-12-31T09:13:47+00:00 “The failed Muslim states to come” by Spengler Financial crises, like epidemics, kill the unhealthy first, Spengler argues. Iran. Pakistan. Financial crises, like epidemics, kill the unhealthy first, Spengler argues. Iran. Pakistan.

]]> 2008-12-30T23:05:46+00:00 “Hamas Knows One Big Thing” by Bret Stephens On the Gaza attacks, Bret Stephens points out that “no ingenious conceit can disguise the fact that war offers no outcome other than victory or defeat.” On the Gaza attacks, Bret Stephens points out that “no ingenious conceit can disguise the fact that war offers no outcome other than victory or defeat.”

]]> 2008-12-30T21:03:31+00:00 idfnadesk Channel New Israel Defence Forces YouTube channel. New Israel Defence Forces YouTube channel.

]]> 2008-12-30T13:30:06+00:00 “The Net-Zero Gas Tax” by Charles Krauthammer Krauthammer pleads at length for a gas tax. Krauthammer pleads at length for a gas tax.

]]> 2008-12-30T01:46:28+00:00 “Patentmania: The Golden Age of Electronic Games” at Technologizer The patents that produced the golden age of electronic games, 1969-1989. The patents that produced the golden age of electronic games, 1969-1989.

]]> 2008-12-29T19:02:42+00:00 “Michael Pollan for Secretary of Agriculture” petition online Michael “Eat food, not too much, mostly plants” Pollan for US Secretary of Agriculture. Michael “Eat food, not too much, mostly plants” Pollan for US Secretary of Agriculture.

]]> 2008-12-29T18:58:38+00:00 “Inventor’s 2020 vision” in The Guardian Josh Silver, physicist at Oxford, aims to get $1 adjustable eyeglasses to everyone in the world who needs them by the year 2020. Isn’t that wonderful? Josh Silver, physicist at Oxford, aims to get $1 adjustable eyeglasses to everyone in the world who needs them by the year 2020. Isn’t that wonderful?

]]> 2008-12-24T10:55:10+00:00 “Has Stagnating Innovation Led to This Economic Crisis?” at Seeking Alpha Are we all out of innovation? Are we all out of innovation?

]]> 2008-12-23T14:09:26+00:00 “Some unusual Bibles” by Kottke Some unusual Bibles. Some unusual Bibles.

]]> 2008-12-20T02:43:20+00:00 “Microsoft Internet Explorer users told to switch browsers over flaw” in The Guardian ‘Switch to another browser,’ says The Guardian. ‘Preferably Firefox. This is by far the best option.’ ‘Switch to another browser,’ says The Guardian. ‘Preferably Firefox. This is by far the best option.’

]]> 2008-12-17T08:48:05+00:00 Ecofont Ecofont saves 20% of your printer ink [via Gizmodo]. Ecofont saves 20% of your printer ink [via Gizmodo].

]]> 2008-12-13T11:50:01+00:00 Blackbird Connect, empower, entertain with Blackbird, the web browser for Black people! How daft. Connect, empower, entertain with Blackbird, the web browser for Black people! How daft.

]]> 2008-12-13T11:36:48+00:00 “China’s six-to-one advantage over the US” by Spengler Spengler: ‘“China’s commitment to classical music”:http://www.atimes.com/atimes/China/JL02Ad01.html will have effects that are at once too subtle and too powerful to categorize easily.’ Spengler: ‘“China’s commitment to classical music”:http://www.atimes.com/atimes/China/JL02Ad01.html will have effects that are at once too subtle and too powerful to categorize easily.’

]]> 2008-12-09T23:49:46+00:00 ‘At Least Bush Kept Us Safe’ by Peggy Noonan Noonan: ‘Homeland is a Nazi-ish word, not an American concept at all.’ Noonan: ‘Homeland is a Nazi-ish word, not an American concept at all.’

]]> 2008-12-06T22:09:39+00:00 “The Quivering Upper Lip” by Theodore Dalrymple “I like Xenophon,” Theodore Dalrymple quotes a WWI officer. “He is the perfect example of a British gentleman.” “I like Xenophon,” Theodore Dalrymple quotes a WWI officer. “He is the perfect example of a British gentleman.”

]]> 2008-12-06T12:43:14+00:00 Star Trek vs Star Wars: The Final Battle Star Trek vs Star Wars: The Final Battle! Star Trek vs Star Wars: The Final Battle!

]]> 2008-11-28T21:54:13+00:00 “Bail Me Out, Mr. Paulson” by P. J. O’Rourke P. J. O’Rourke is funny again: print journalists need a swift infusion of federal aid. P. J. O’Rourke is funny again: print journalists need a swift infusion of federal aid.

]]> 2008-11-27T05:53:54+00:00 “Making Iron Man” by Jeff Bridges Jeff Bridges’ photos on Making Iron Man on his very cool site. Jeff Bridges’ photos on Making Iron Man on his very cool site.

]]> 2008-11-26T10:49:37+00:00 “Singing: The Key To A Long Life” On NPR, Brian Eno extolls the benefits of singing. On NPR, Brian Eno extolls the benefits of singing.

]]> 2008-11-26T10:18:04+00:00 How To Be Happy Part 1: Get A Dog How To Be Happy Part 1: Get A Dog. How To Be Happy Part 1: Get A Dog.

]]> 2008-11-24T11:18:32+00:00 “Videos of Obama’s news conference” by CNN Obama’s first press conference. I found the stills from the hotel room election night rather more inspiring. Obama’s first press conference. I found the stills from the hotel room election night rather more inspiring.

]]> 2008-11-08T20:06:43+00:00 David Brooks on Charlie Rose “The pseudo-proletariat rhetoric that I think is now so poisonous in Republican ranks, the sean-hannityization of conservatism…” I so love dear David Brooks, here on Charlie Rose! “The pseudo-proletariat rhetoric that I think is now so poisonous in Republican ranks, the sean-hannityization of conservatism…” I so love dear David Brooks, here on Charlie Rose!

]]> 2008-11-04T00:33:22+00:00 Review of N96 by allaboutsymbian.com Review of the Nokia N96. Review of the Nokia N96.

]]> 2008-11-04T00:28:55+00:00 “The Lure of the Diner” in the WSJ The lure of the diner in the WSJ. The lure of the diner in the WSJ.

]]> 2008-11-02T19:36:58+00:00 “Obama in 2-D” and “The End of Journalism” in National Review Impassioned pleas from Mark Steyn and Victor Davis Hanson to not vote Obama. Impassioned pleas from Mark Steyn and Victor Davis Hanson to not vote Obama.

]]> 2008-11-02T01:55:07+00:00 “The world isn’t flat, it’s flattened” by Spengler According to Spengler, the low level of violence in Iraq during the past several months is due mainly to a tacit agreement between Iran and the Bush administration. Is this true?!? Is the surge a sham? According to Spengler, the low level of violence in Iraq during the past several months is due mainly to a tacit agreement between Iran and the Bush administration. Is this true?!? Is the surge a sham?

]]> 2008-11-01T18:51:18+00:00 “Obama and the Politics of Crowds” by Fouad Ajami Obama as a Nasser-type figure. Obama as a Nasser-type figure.

]]> 2008-10-30T12:40:55+00:00 “Volkswagen Scirocco 16V” at Car Lust Oh, oh, Scirocco. Oh, oh, Scirocco.

]]> 2008-10-24T09:08:40+00:00 Mac OS X Dock Pillows Cuddly OS X pillows. Cuddly OS X pillows.

]]> 2008-10-22T23:27:35+00:00 “Beware of future creep” at 37Signals 37Signals warns us nicely of future creep. 37Signals warns us nicely of future creep.

]]> 2008-10-22T03:30:48+00:00 Hitchens on Ingrahm re Obama Hitch jumps ship. Hitch jumps ship.

]]> 2008-10-20T00:36:59+00:00 “What did Melvyn Bragg make of Daniel Craig?” Melvynn Bragg lauds James Bond, and isn’t it fascinating how weak a writer this public semi-intellectual is compared with modern bloggers. Melvynn Bragg lauds James Bond, and isn’t it fascinating how weak a writer this public semi-intellectual is compared with modern bloggers.

]]> 2008-10-17T23:50:57+00:00 “Farmer in Chief” by Michael Pollan You must read ‘Farmer in Chief’ by the invaluable Michael Pollan of “East food. Not too much. Mostly plants” fame. You must read ‘Farmer in Chief’ by the invaluable Michael Pollan of “East food. Not too much. Mostly plants” fame.

]]> 2008-10-16T00:44:41+00:00 iReadFast Download iReadFast (Mac only), set it to fullscreen, crank up the speed to the maximum, 950 words/minute, and paste in your latest op-ed fix. Fun way to read? Download iReadFast (Mac only), set it to fullscreen, crank up the speed to the maximum, 950 words/minute, and paste in your latest op-ed fix. Fun way to read?

]]> 2008-10-16T00:21:16+00:00 “Why I support Israel and Obama” by Alan Dershowitz Betrayed by Dershowitz — Chaim in comment #14 demolishes the great man’s convoluted argument for supporting Obama. Betrayed by Dershowitz — Chaim in comment #14 demolishes the great man’s convoluted argument for supporting Obama.

]]> 2008-10-15T22:12:31+00:00 “Tech Tips for the Basic Computer User” by David Pogue Tech tips for the basic computer user, like alt-tab and whatnot. Tech tips for the basic computer user, like alt-tab and whatnot.

]]> 2008-10-15T00:40:40+00:00 “Talcum Powder Linked to Ovarian Cancer” by Mercola Talcum powder is now linked to ovarian cancer. Talcum powder is now linked to ovarian cancer.

]]> 2008-10-15T00:15:03+00:00 “Mad Men, Mad Props” by Mark Simonson Scrutinizing the 1960s-era props is part of the fun of watching Mad Men. Scrutinizing the 1960s-era props is part of the fun of watching Mad Men.

]]> 2008-10-13T12:00:02+00:00 “Stephen Fry in America” On his 50-state trip around America, dual-citizen Jewish English gay showbiz “born to play Oscar Wilde” Stephen Fry acknowledges: ‘Yes they have no idea what cheese or bread can be’. On his 50-state trip around America, dual-citizen Jewish English gay showbiz “born to play Oscar Wilde” Stephen Fry acknowledges: ‘Yes they have no idea what cheese or bread can be’.

]]> 2008-10-11T14:07:59+00:00 “Viva McCain!” by William Kristol William Kristol: ‘Viva McCain’. William Kristol: ‘Viva McCain’.

]]> 2008-10-11T13:08:09+00:00 “The approaching train-wreck in Lebanon” by Caroline Glick Caroline Glick observes that the US believes that the Lebanese government is a credible ally while Israel on the other hand sees the Hizbullah-dominated government as its enemy. Caroline Glick observes that the US believes that the Lebanese government is a credible ally while Israel on the other hand sees the Hizbullah-dominated government as its enemy.

]]> 2008-10-11T00:15:18+00:00 “Honey Kills Bacteria That Cause Chronic Sinusitis” at Mercola Why tea, lemon and honey for a cold? Why tea, lemon and honey for a cold?

]]> 2008-10-10T13:13:16+00:00 “Best Buy’s New Tag” at underconsideration.com There’s a new logo for Best Buy, the consumer electronics chain. The old one seemed better as being visible from the highway, whereas the new one seems more inviting if you’re already cruising within a shopping mall. There’s a new logo for Best Buy, the consumer electronics chain. The old one seemed better as being visible from the highway, whereas the new one seems more inviting if you’re already cruising within a shopping mall.

]]> 2008-10-10T13:05:26+00:00 “Let’s put the drink down and just talk” in The Telegraph Having just had Aaron over for a weekend, this Telegraph piece on the Brits’ tendency to drink too much, as encouraged by the Queen Mother, read especially relevant/poignant/pertinent/[hic]. Having just had Aaron over for a weekend, this Telegraph piece on the Brits’ tendency to drink too much, as encouraged by the Queen Mother, read especially relevant/poignant/pertinent/[hic].

]]> 2008-10-10T12:47:43+00:00 “Reporter’s Notebook: Seeing How The Other Half Lives” by CBS News Obama’s plane stinks and the campaign in general mistreats journalists. Obama’s plane stinks and the campaign in general mistreats journalists.

]]> 2008-10-09T19:07:55+00:00 “VP Debate Open: Palin / Biden” @ SNL The Veep debate, distilled by SNL... and the presidential debate as well. The Veep debate, distilled by SNL... and the presidential debate as well.

]]> 2008-10-07T10:39:27+00:00 “Hollywood Takes on the Left” in the Weekly Standard On the set of David Zucker’s new movie An American Carol. On the set of David Zucker’s new movie An American Carol.

]]> 2008-10-04T22:43:12+00:00 “Many Stark Contrasts as Simpson Is Convicted” in the New York Times OJ convicted — how prescient, the saying that in history tragedy comes around again as farce. OJ convicted — how prescient, the saying that in history tragedy comes around again as farce.

]]> 2008-10-04T22:07:18+00:00 Brooks, Krauthammer on Biden/Palin debate Brooks of the Times then Krauthammer of the Post on the Biden/Palin debate. Brooks of the Times then Krauthammer of the Post on the Biden/Palin debate.

]]> 2008-10-03T12:36:02+00:00 Punched in the face Slow-mo hi-def video of people getting punched in the face — is this really how our faces deal with the blow? [Via literaryhack.com] Slow-mo hi-def video of people getting punched in the face — is this really how our faces deal with the blow? [Via literaryhack.com]

]]> 2008-10-02T17:37:31+00:00 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1062374/VIDEO-Sacha-Baron-Cohen-held-police-outrageous- Sasha Baron-Cohen crashes the Milan Fashion Festival as Bruno. Video (scroll to end) complete with commentary by the chick filming it. She tells her audience she loves him and tries to explain to the police that he’s legit, a journalist. So easy to forget the Italian things, like how “journalist” is hallowed. Sasha Baron-Cohen crashes the Milan Fashion Festival as Bruno. Video (scroll to end) complete with commentary by the chick filming it. She tells her audience she loves him and tries to explain to the police that he’s legit, a journalist. So easy to forget the Italian things, like how “journalist” is hallowed.

]]> 2008-09-28T00:56:11+00:00 “New Capitalism” by Irwin M. Stelzer Lamenting a bailout. Lamenting a bailout.

]]> 2008-09-27T03:34:46+00:00 “Buffett swarms in” at the Motley Fool Motley Fool: Buffett swarms in. Motley Fool: Buffett swarms in.

]]> 2008-09-25T07:15:17+00:00 “Working with jQuery, Part 1” by IBM IBM on jQuery. IBM on jQuery.

]]> 2008-09-24T15:57:04+00:00 “Google’s G1: First Impressions” by Walt Mossberg The upcoming Google phone, G1, as reviewed by Walt Mossberg, has both a keyboard and a touchscreen — score! — but is it really a smartphone? The upcoming Google phone, G1, as reviewed by Walt Mossberg, has both a keyboard and a touchscreen — score! — but is it really a smartphone?

]]> 2008-09-23T16:21:58+00:00 Palin on Ahmadinejad: ‘He Must Be Stopped’ in The New York Sun Palin’s would-be speech on Ahmedinejad. Palin’s would-be speech on Ahmedinejad.

]]> 2008-09-23T16:13:21+00:00 “Why Constellation Chose Warren Buffett Over $35 a Share” Why Constellation preferred Warren Buffett to $35 a share. Why Constellation preferred Warren Buffett to $35 a share.

]]> 2008-09-22T23:43:17+00:00 “Intolerant Chic” by Benjamin Schwartz in The Atlantic Profile of Stuff White People Like guy. Profile of Stuff White People Like guy.

]]> 2008-09-22T23:07:40+00:00 “There’s Nothing There” by John Gruber Gruber gets it just right on the recent Windows ads. Gruber gets it just right on the recent Windows ads.

]]> 2008-09-22T22:11:31+00:00 “British Prime Minister’s Grip on Job Is Weakened” by John F. Burns in The New York Times John F. Burns, doyen of American journalists in Iraq and now stationed in London, sums up the state of play regarding the prime minister’s political struggle. John F. Burns, doyen of American journalists in Iraq and now stationed in London, sums up the state of play regarding the prime minister’s political struggle.

]]> 2008-09-22T21:56:09+00:00 “Boris wants UK’s biggest airport built off Sheppey” in Kent News Replacing Heathrow with a 24-hour artificial island-based airport in the Thames Estuary. Replacing Heathrow with a 24-hour artificial island-based airport in the Thames Estuary.

]]> 2008-09-22T19:43:25+00:00 “Mobile phone use ‘raises children’s risk of brain cancer fivefold’” in The Independent Limit your kids’ cellphone use. Limit your kids’ cellphone use.

]]> 2008-09-22T16:03:35+00:00 Ruby vs Dot Net video ‘Hi, I’m Ruby on Rails.’ ‘And I’m Dot Net.’ ‘Hi, I’m Ruby on Rails.’ ‘And I’m Dot Net.’

]]> 2008-09-21T06:12:46+00:00 “Speaking Words of Wisdom” - jpost interview w Paul McCartney McCartney on Yesterday: I woke up one morning and I had this tune in my head and I spent the next week asking people what it was and nobody could define what it was. McCartney on Yesterday: I woke up one morning and I had this tune in my head and I spent the next week asking people what it was and nobody could define what it was.

]]> 2008-09-21T04:39:32+00:00 “Ah, the perfect fry-up – eggs, bacon…” in The Scotsman Orange Pekoe is the perfect complement to a British fry-up breakfast. The writer wins me over with his disdain for the teabag and the sports section. Orange Pekoe is the perfect complement to a British fry-up breakfast. The writer wins me over with his disdain for the teabag and the sports section.

]]> 2008-09-15T23:29:07+00:00 jQuery UI demos jQuery UI demos. jQuery UI demos.

]]> 2008-09-13T01:00:53+00:00 The Alaska state budget The Alaska state budget. The Alaska state budget.

]]> 2008-09-13T00:59:44+00:00 “Sushi Azabu” at alwayshungryny.com If I were in New York I’d definitely go to Sushi Azabu. If I were in New York I’d definitely go to Sushi Azabu.

]]> 2008-09-13T00:58:22+00:00 How Digg Works How Digg Works. How Digg Works.

]]> 2008-09-12T23:29:27+00:00 “Mad about Sarah” by Byron York in The Hill Those frothing against Palin fail to distinguish between “common” and “the common touch.” Those frothing against Palin fail to distinguish between “common” and “the common touch.”

]]> 2008-09-12T04:03:21+00:00 “Biden: Hillary a better pick than me” by ABC News In a funk, is Biden next under the bus? In a funk, is Biden next under the bus?

]]> 2008-09-11T00:51:02+00:00 ‘Like A Really Bad Disney Movie’: Actor Matt Damon Condemns Sarah Palin Does Palin believe in dinosaurs? Matt Damon really wants to know. Does Palin believe in dinosaurs? Matt Damon really wants to know.

]]> 2008-09-11T00:44:42+00:00 “Swype keyboard for touchscreens” at 37signals The touch-screen quandary is solved — for people like us who love QWERTY at any rate. By the genius behind T9. The touch-screen quandary is solved — for people like us who love QWERTY at any rate. By the genius behind T9.

]]> 2008-09-11T00:36:25+00:00 “Rules for computing happiness” by Alex Payne Alex Payne’s rules for computing happiness though #4 is wacky. Alex Payne’s rules for computing happiness though #4 is wacky.

]]> 2008-09-11T00:28:37+00:00 “Against Integrity” by Leon Wieseltier Delicious rant against the Palin pick by Leon Wieseltier, author of Kaddish. Delicious rant against the Palin pick by Leon Wieseltier, author of Kaddish.

]]> 2008-09-10T00:12:34+00:00 “How Obama lost the election” by Spengler Spengler mercilessly skewers Obama on the Biden choice. Spengler mercilessly skewers Obama on the Biden choice.

]]> 2008-09-08T20:39:33+00:00 NiiMe NiiMe: use the accelerometer in your phone to control things on your computer (Windows only). NiiMe: use the accelerometer in your phone to control things on your computer (Windows only).

]]> 2008-09-08T01:16:29+00:00 “Running woman and madman” by Zeldman Zeldman walks to work. Zeldman walks to work.

]]> 2008-09-06T13:38:31+00:00 “First impressions of the Nokia N96” at allaboutsymbian.com First impressions of the Nokia N96. First impressions of the Nokia N96.

]]> 2008-09-06T01:34:02+00:00 “A Glimpse of the New” by David Brooks in The New York Times For everything you needed to know about the Republican National Convention, here’s David Brooks, totally sharp, and Charles Krauthammer, dependably wise. For everything you needed to know about the Republican National Convention, here’s David Brooks, totally sharp, and Charles Krauthammer, dependably wise.

]]> 2008-09-06T01:07:16+00:00 “Wake me when it’s over” by Michael Tomasky in The Guardian Despite being a supporter I agree with this scathing review of McCain’s acceptance speech. Despite being a supporter I agree with this scathing review of McCain’s acceptance speech.

]]> 2008-09-05T13:17:40+00:00 A letter from someone who has known Sarah Palin since 1992 A letter from someone who has known Sarah Palin since 1992 and is about 70% anti (again via DJ Sanders). My opinion of Palin: a seductive rattlesnake who will help get McCain elected and be far less popular than him by the end of his term. A letter from someone who has known Sarah Palin since 1992 and is about 70% anti (again via DJ Sanders). My opinion of Palin: a seductive rattlesnake who will help get McCain elected and be far less popular than him by the end of his term.

]]> 2008-09-04T20:57:37+00:00 “Israel of the Caucasus?” by Arnaud de Borchgrave in The Washington Times Lowdown on the Israel-Georgian relationship. Turns out the Georgian defence minister is a former Israeli. Lowdown on the Israel-Georgian relationship. Turns out the Georgian defence minister is a former Israeli.

]]> 2008-09-04T15:37:52+00:00 Palin Pic This needs to be on the cover of Time Magazine (via DJ Sanders). This needs to be on the cover of Time Magazine (via DJ Sanders).

]]> 2008-09-03T19:11:44+00:00 http://www.thewebsiteisdown.com The website is down — the best short film (10 mins) I’ve seen on the internet. The website is down — the best short film (10 mins) I’ve seen on the internet.

]]> 2008-09-03T00:56:20+00:00 “It’s a Bird! It’s a Plane! It’s Yves Rossy!” at acceleratingfuture.com Yves Rossy, rocket man. Yves Rossy, rocket man.

]]> 2008-09-01T18:01:17+00:00 “S60 and Mac - from first principles - part 4” at allaboutsymbian.com Fourth of four posts on how Symbian S60 and Apple’s OS X play together. Fourth of four posts on how Symbian S60 and Apple’s OS X play together.

]]> 2008-09-01T00:14:23+00:00 “Lines and Bubbles and Bars, Oh My! New Ways to Sift Data” by The New York Times Upload data to many-eyes.com and display it in various ways. Upload data to many-eyes.com and display it in various ways.

]]> 2008-09-01T00:06:05+00:00 “Middle Israel: Can Labor resurrect?” by Amotz Asa-El in The Jerusalem Post Amotz Asa-El annoints Israel’s next leader, Avishay Braverman. Amotz Asa-El annoints Israel’s next leader, Avishay Braverman.

]]> 2008-08-31T23:57:30+00:00 “A Middle East strategy for the West” by Barry Rubin in The Jerusalem Post Barry Rubin gropes towards an overarching Middle Easy strategy. Barry Rubin gropes towards an overarching Middle Easy strategy.

]]> 2008-08-31T23:52:59+00:00 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Ayers http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Ayers http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Ayers

]]> 2008-08-31T21:50:17+00:00 “Barack Obama, Aspiring Commissar” by the National Review Bill Ayers, the next Rev Wrightgate. Bill Ayers, the next Rev Wrightgate.

]]> 2008-08-31T21:49:51+00:00 “With Biden on Board can Obama be Trusted?” by Caroline Glick Glick on Biden on Iran. Glick on Biden on Iran.

]]> 2008-08-31T00:56:03+00:00 “Storm warning” in The Guardian Who is the Chancellor of the Exchequor? Who is the Chancellor of the Exchequor?

]]> 2008-08-30T21:39:14+00:00 “Nokia N85 - Hands-on first impressions” at allaboutsymbian.com A first look at the Nokia n85. A first look at the Nokia n85.

]]> 2008-08-30T05:12:16+00:00 “The Most Popular Governor” by Fred Barnes in the Weekly Standard Fred Barnes on Sarah Palin. Fred Barnes on Sarah Palin.

]]> 2008-08-30T01:05:56+00:00 “Conventional Politics”, “The Thin Man” in the Weekly Standard Fred Barnes, Bill Kristol then Karl Rove on Obama’s acceptance speech. Fred Barnes, Bill Kristol then Karl Rove on Obama’s acceptance speech.

]]> 2008-08-30T01:02:37+00:00 “The Palin Pick” by NRO Editors National Review likes the Palin pick and so does the Weekly Standard. National Review likes the Palin pick and so does the Weekly Standard.

]]> 2008-08-30T00:50:45+00:00 “A Speech to the Delegates” by David Brook David Brooks gives Obama’s nomination speech. David Brooks gives Obama’s nomination speech.

]]> 2008-08-29T16:23:04+00:00 Charlie Rose interviews Mahmoud Ahmedinejad From Iran, a conversation with the President of Iran. From Iran, a conversation with the President of Iran.

]]> 2008-08-28T23:54:45+00:00 “Americans play Monopoly, Russians chess” by Spengler in The Asia Times More Spengler on Russia: Invading Georgia was a demography-driven necessity. More Spengler on Russia: Invading Georgia was a demography-driven necessity.

]]> 2008-08-27T23:40:54+00:00 “Peace activist Abie Nathan dies at 81” in The Jerusalem Post Peace was the word, and the Voice of Peace was the station, 24 hours a day. Abie Nathan, 81. Peace was the word, and the Voice of Peace was the station, 24 hours a day. Abie Nathan, 81.

]]> 2008-08-27T23:23:25+00:00 “What I’ve Missed About the S60 Experience” by tarekesber.com A return to Symbian from iPhone. A return to Symbian from iPhone.

]]> 2008-08-27T17:12:41+00:00 Armed Forces of the World at strategypage Armed forces of the world, ranked. Incredibly, Israel is 4th after the USA, China and India! Armed forces of the world, ranked. Incredibly, Israel is 4th after the USA, China and India!

]]> 2008-08-27T17:08:32+00:00 “Russia Is Still a Hungry Empire” by Matt Kaminski in the WSJ For Russia, to dominate is to be. For Russia, to dominate is to be.

]]> 2008-08-26T21:00:08+00:00 “In Praise of Melancholy” by Eric G. Wilson in The Chronicle of Higher Education The American dream of happiness might be a nightmare. What passes for bliss could well be a dystopia of flaccid grins. The American dream of happiness might be a nightmare. What passes for bliss could well be a dystopia of flaccid grins.

]]> 2008-08-26T20:37:15+00:00 “The 21st-Century Man” by David Brooks in The New York Times Is it every David Brooks column I link to? Advice to Obama at the Convention. Is it every David Brooks column I link to? Advice to Obama at the Convention.

]]> 2008-08-26T20:30:48+00:00 “Mapping Memory: Web Designer as Information Cartographer” by Aaron Rester at ALA Nice, high-falutin’ piece on the web site profession at ALA. Nice, high-falutin’ piece on the web site profession at ALA.

]]> 2008-08-26T14:07:36+00:00 “Solar plane makes record flight” at the BBC Another Anglo miracle: solar-powered aircraft flies indefinitely. Another Anglo miracle: solar-powered aircraft flies indefinitely.

]]> 2008-08-26T10:41:54+00:00 “E.M. Forster, Middle Manager” by Zadie Smith in the NY Review of Books Zadie Smith, whom I admire but don’t much like, on E. M. Forster, whose Passage to India just gets increasingly spectacular. Zadie Smith, whom I admire but don’t much like, on E. M. Forster, whose Passage to India just gets increasingly spectacular.

]]> 2008-08-24T00:00:45+00:00 “Egyptian-Saudi plan proposes inter-Arab force for Gaza” at Debka Returning Gaza to Egypt and the West Bank to Jordan is the only feasible peacable outcome of the Israel-Palestinian conflict; is there a Saudi plan on the table? Returning Gaza to Egypt and the West Bank to Jordan is the only feasible peacable outcome of the Israel-Palestinian conflict; is there a Saudi plan on the table?

]]> 2008-08-23T23:55:24+00:00 “What the Best Money Managers Are Doing Now” in The Motley Fool Some best buys. Some best buys.

]]> 2008-08-23T01:33:53+00:00 “Hoping it’s Biden” by David Brooks David Brooks tells us who Joe Biden is. David Brooks tells us who Joe Biden is.

]]> 2008-08-23T01:30:25+00:00 “NATO Meows” by Charles Krauthammer Krauthammer: The fate of far more than Georgia is at stake. Krauthammer: The fate of far more than Georgia is at stake.

]]> 2008-08-23T01:27:16+00:00 “In ‘Hamlet 2,’ Coogan Makes Failure Fun” in the WSJ The WSJ likes Coogan’s new Hamlet 2 but judging by the videoclip on the page, his phony American accent grates even more than it’s designed to. The WSJ likes Coogan’s new Hamlet 2 but judging by the videoclip on the page, his phony American accent grates even more than it’s designed to.

]]> 2008-08-23T01:13:40+00:00 “Asia Trip” Photo album by an AP reporter of Bush at the Olympics. Photo album by an AP reporter of Bush at the Olympics.

]]> 2008-08-22T19:26:16+00:00 “The Long Case for Apple” by David Van Knapp in Seeking Alpha A case for AAPL. A case for AAPL.

]]> 2008-08-22T14:19:45+00:00 “Obama Played by Chicago Rules” by David Fredosso Op-ed by the author of The Case Against Barak Obama, who I believe lost the election when Russia invaded Georgia, and this book’s the icing. Op-ed by the author of The Case Against Barak Obama, who I believe lost the election when Russia invaded Georgia, and this book’s the icing.

]]> 2008-08-21T19:58:21+00:00 “What Is To Be Done?” by Frederick W. Kagan in The Weekly Standard We must reject the Russian fairy tale that aid to Russia’s neighbors is a threat to Russia. We must reject the Russian fairy tale that aid to Russia’s neighbors is a threat to Russia.

]]> 2008-08-19T10:27:14+00:00 “Childhood’s End” by Theodore Dalrymple in City Journal British children suffer from a system of perverse incentives in a culture of undiscriminating materialism. British children suffer from a system of perverse incentives in a culture of undiscriminating materialism.

]]> 2008-08-19T08:10:16+00:00 Bush dance in Africa image Victory jig (via DJ Sanders). Victory jig (via DJ Sanders).

]]> 2008-08-18T23:49:58+00:00 “A Death in the Family” in the WSJ None of this would have happened if he had been medicated. None of this would have happened if he had been medicated.

]]> 2008-08-17T16:20:09+00:00 “Candidates discuss faith, failings” in the WSJ Both McCain and Obama do well answering questions from a pastor. Update: Now that I’ve heard some of the audio, sounds like McCain trounced Obama. Both McCain and Obama do well answering questions from a pastor. Update: Now that I’ve heard some of the audio, sounds like McCain trounced Obama.

]]> 2008-08-17T16:09:34+00:00 Shofar Bits at Dennis Miller Dennis Miller presents Shofar accompaniments. Dennis Miller presents Shofar accompaniments.

]]> 2008-08-16T19:22:04+00:00 “Putin for US president - more than ever” by Spengler Spengler says Georgia never should have been an ally in the first place. Spengler says Georgia never should have been an ally in the first place.

]]> 2008-08-16T17:45:15+00:00 “12 Foods You Don’t Have to Buy Organic” by Dr Mercola The most important foodstuff to buy organic is butter; next priority would be meats. The most important foodstuff to buy organic is butter; next priority would be meats.

]]> 2008-08-16T02:51:34+00:00 “Intimacy” By André Aciman It’s a long but heartfelt rumination on being an unhappy youth at Rome. It’s a long but heartfelt rumination on being an unhappy youth at Rome.

]]> 2008-08-16T02:40:33+00:00 “Israel, Georgia and the nature of man” by Caroline Glick The lesson of Georgia. The lesson of Georgia.

]]> 2008-08-16T02:21:21+00:00 The US is already running circles around Russia Russia in the wake of Georgia. The US is already running circles around Russia Russia in the wake of Georgia.

]]> 2008-08-14T23:58:00+00:00 “A Truman for our times” by Edward Luttwak in Prospect Bush saved us, now on to the next boom. Bush saved us, now on to the next boom.

]]> 2008-08-14T23:40:35+00:00 “Facial Frontier” in The National Post Face is the place. Face is the place.

]]> 2008-08-14T23:30:31+00:00 “Laser Gunship Fires; ‘Deniable’ Strikes Ahead?” in Wired The future is here as Boeing introduces its air-to-surface laser (via Instapundit). The future is here as Boeing introduces its air-to-surface laser (via Instapundit).

]]> 2008-08-14T23:25:42+00:00 “Basra and the Brits” in the WSJ After cancelling elections, Gordon Brown’s second fatal own goal was abandoning Basra. After cancelling elections, Gordon Brown’s second fatal own goal was abandoning Basra.

]]> 2008-08-14T23:09:02+00:00 “Foam Sweet Foam: ‘Latte Art’ Heats Up in Home Kitchens” in the WSJ Latte art. Latte art.

]]> 2008-08-14T08:00:54+00:00 “Total Immersion: How I Learned to Swim Effortlessly” by Tim Ferriss My new guru Tim Ferriss finally learns to swim. My new guru Tim Ferriss finally learns to swim.

]]> 2008-08-14T07:21:57+00:00 “For Most People, College Is a Waste of Time” By CHARLES MURRAY in the WSJ Charles Murray undermines the BA. Charles Murray undermines the BA.

]]> 2008-08-14T07:03:24+00:00 “Rocky Horror movie to be remade” at BBC News Let’s do the Time Warp again, again! Let’s do the Time Warp again, again!

]]> 2008-08-13T13:09:01+00:00 “The Pill may put you off smell of your man and ruin your relationship” in The Times The pill messes up women’s sense of smell in men. The pill messes up women’s sense of smell in men.

]]> 2008-08-13T11:28:44+00:00 “The Disadvantages of an Elite Education” By William Deresiewicz America is slouching, even at elite schools, toward a glorified form of vocational training. America is slouching, even at elite schools, toward a glorified form of vocational training.

]]> 2008-08-12T22:57:56+00:00 Why Apple doesn’t do “Concept Products” by Kontra Design is born of constraints. Design is born of constraints.

]]> 2008-08-12T22:46:49+00:00 Tufte presents iPhone Tufte presents iPhone: For clarity, do detail. Tufte presents iPhone: For clarity, do detail.

]]> 2008-08-12T22:33:37+00:00 “Bush says Olympics exceeded expectations” by BEN FELLER, Associated Press Writer Once again, George W. Bush is a great president on things both big and small. Once again, George W. Bush is a great president on things both big and small.

]]> 2008-08-12T11:08:10+00:00 “Harmony and the Dream” By DAVID BROOKS in The New York Times David Brooks interprets the Olympic Games opening ceremony. David Brooks interprets the Olympic Games opening ceremony.

]]> 2008-08-12T09:22:18+00:00 “Turkey’s abandonment of the West” by Caroline Glick Is Turkey a liability? Is Turkey a liability?

]]> 2008-08-12T09:09:32+00:00 “Blade runners” by Shira Friedman in THE JERUSALEM POST Groups of rollerbladers through Tel Aviv: I was as usual ahead of my time. Groups of rollerbladers through Tel Aviv: I was as usual ahead of my time.

]]> 2008-08-12T09:00:03+00:00 “Where Europe Vanishes” by Robert D. Kaplan in The Atlantic Georgia, the geographic and historical crucible where Russia meets the Turkic and Persian Near East. Georgia, the geographic and historical crucible where Russia meets the Turkic and Persian Near East.

]]> 2008-08-11T23:39:09+00:00 “Living With a Computer” by James Fallows in The Atlantic It’s 1982. You need no longer stop at the end of the line for a carriage return. It’s 1982. You need no longer stop at the end of the line for a carriage return.

]]> 2008-08-11T23:28:17+00:00 “Is Google Making Us Stupid?” by Nicholas Carr in The Atlantic The tyranny of clocks, Socrates’ distrust of writing, yada yada: The Atlantic worries about the web. The tyranny of clocks, Socrates’ distrust of writing, yada yada: The Atlantic worries about the web.

]]> 2008-08-11T23:16:08+00:00 “Flush With Energy” by THOMAS L. FRIEDMAN in The New York Times Denmark is a model nation —that’s energy independence not Lego. Denmark is a model nation —that’s energy independence not Lego.

]]> 2008-08-11T10:58:15+00:00 “Analysis: Israel tiptoes around conflict” by Herb Keinon in the Jerusalem Post Israel has two dogs in the Russian-Georgian conflict. Israel has two dogs in the Russian-Georgian conflict.

]]> 2008-08-11T10:50:43+00:00 “Lord of the Memes” by David Brooks As a proud owner of “wireless headphones from Finland”, I’m among the skewered by David Brooks. As a proud owner of “wireless headphones from Finland”, I’m among the skewered by David Brooks.

]]> 2008-08-09T01:29:52+00:00 “As Apple Waffles, Nokia Lurks” by Brian Caulfield in Forbes The Starbucks effect comes to smartphones as Apple yanks iPhone wireless modem app — Nokia should rally around this. The Starbucks effect comes to smartphones as Apple yanks iPhone wireless modem app — Nokia should rally around this.

]]> 2008-08-08T00:15:58+00:00 “Israel warns Russia: We’ll neutralize S-300 if sold to Iran” by Yaakov Katz in The Jerusalem Post Israel threatens Russia that its S-300 anti-missile system will be neutralized if sold to Iran. Israel threatens Russia that its S-300 anti-missile system will be neutralized if sold to Iran.

]]> 2008-08-07T23:21:27+00:00 ‘2 US aircraft carriers headed for Gulf’ in The Jerusalem Post Aircraft carriers are heading towards Iran. Is this it? Aircraft carriers are heading towards Iran. Is this it?

]]> 2008-08-07T23:18:04+00:00 “What McCain Should Do Next” by Karl Rove in The Wall Street Journal A strong show at the Republican convention next month is McCain’s biggest chance, says Karl Rove. A strong show at the Republican convention next month is McCain’s biggest chance, says Karl Rove.

]]> 2008-08-07T22:53:22+00:00 “Moqtada Packs It In” in The Wall Street Journal More good news from Iraq: Moqtada al-Sadr has laid down his weapons. More good news from Iraq: Moqtada al-Sadr has laid down his weapons.

]]> 2008-08-07T22:47:53+00:00 “Paris Hilton Responds to McCain Ad” ““I’m Paris Hilton and I approve this message”:http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/64ad536a6d because I think it’s totally hot.” Via Drudge. ““I’m Paris Hilton and I approve this message”:http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/64ad536a6d because I think it’s totally hot.” Via Drudge.

]]> 2008-08-06T14:21:46+00:00 Bleat, Monday, August 4 See Lileks back skillfully into his Solzhenitsyn eulogy then relate his daughter’s birthday outing, both in the same piece. See Lileks back skillfully into his Solzhenitsyn eulogy then relate his daughter’s birthday outing, both in the same piece.

]]> 2008-08-06T00:37:41+00:00 “Capital punishment for capital crimes” by Caroline Glick The first step in a campaign calling for a mandatory death penalty for terrorist murderers would be to conduct a poll. The first step in a campaign calling for a mandatory death penalty for terrorist murderers would be to conduct a poll.

]]> 2008-08-06T00:34:41+00:00 “While Diplomats Dither, Iran Builds Nukes” by John R. Bolton in The Wall Street Journal Bolton notes Iran’s progress in both its nuke program and its deterrence against attacking that program. Bolton notes Iran’s progress in both its nuke program and its deterrence against attacking that program.

]]> 2008-08-06T00:26:51+00:00 “‘Gen X’ author tells how guys really view age” by Douglas Coupland in Slate At 46, Douglas “Gen X” Coupland ponders aging. At 46, Douglas “Gen X” Coupland ponders aging.

]]> 2008-08-05T12:54:02+00:00 “Why do nations exist?” by Spengler in The Asia Times Our concept of the state begins with our understanding of God. Our concept of the state begins with our understanding of God.

]]> 2008-08-04T11:14:00+00:00 “This is What Bombs Do” by Jonathan Mirsky in the Literary Review Deep inside 7/7. Deep inside 7/7.

]]> 2008-08-02T22:41:36+00:00 “Missing Dean Acheson” by David Brooks in The New York Times To overcome globosclerosis David Brooks supports McCain’s League of Democracies. To overcome globosclerosis David Brooks supports McCain’s League of Democracies.

]]> 2008-08-02T22:39:00+00:00 On Iran’s EMP by Jerry Gordon in the American Congress for Truth blog Is Iran training for an EMP attack on America? Is Iran training for an EMP attack on America?

]]> 2008-08-02T22:37:00+00:00 Giles Coren’s letter to Times subs in The Guardian How to address copy-editors over a wrongly omitted “a”. How to address copy-editors over a wrongly omitted “a”.

]]> 2008-08-02T22:36:00+00:00 “The Tale of Gore-Al” in The Onion The Tale of Gore-Al. The Tale of Gore-Al.

]]> 2008-08-02T22:35:01+00:00 “No victors in Olmert’s defeat” by David Horowitz in The Jerusalem Post David’s Horowitz’s sentences are gaining stature. David’s Horowitz’s sentences are gaining stature.

]]> 2008-08-01T22:32:00+00:00 Interview with Sun Ra “A myth to Himself. Has to be,” Sun Ra says of God. “A myth to Himself. Has to be,” Sun Ra says of God.

]]> 2008-07-31T22:28:00+00:00 “Travellers’ Century: Eric Newby” BBC TV show “A very peculiar restless thing of the British, isn’t it," relates travel writer Eric Newby’s widow. “A very peculiar restless thing of the British, isn’t it," relates travel writer Eric Newby’s widow.

]]> 2008-07-29T22:25:00+00:00 Groups to pray for lower prices at gas station Today’s top absurdity. Today’s top absurdity.

]]> 2008-07-28T21:42:00+00:00 “What Bush and Batman Have in Common” by Andrew Klavan in The Wall Street Journal The BatSignal as W in the sky. The BatSignal as W in the sky.

]]> 2008-07-23T21:40:00+00:00 “Seizing the Day in Tel Aviv” by Henry Alford in The New York Times A New York Timesman walks Tel Aviv from the Hilton beach down to Jaffa. A New York Timesman walks Tel Aviv from the Hilton beach down to Jaffa.

]]> 2008-07-21T21:36:00+00:00 “Turkey in the throes of Islamic revolution?” by Spengler in the Asia Times It was indeed unnerving that the Istanbul Hilton had an airport-style metal detector at the entrance to the lobby; Turkey could fall, Spengler laments. It was indeed unnerving that the Istanbul Hilton had an airport-style metal detector at the entrance to the lobby; Turkey could fall, Spengler laments.

]]> 2008-07-21T21:27:00+00:00 Lt. General William Caldwell interviewed on Charlie Rose The US military will be an agent both for destruction and creation, Lt. General William Caldwell tells Charlie Rose. The US military will be an agent both for destruction and creation, Lt. General William Caldwell tells Charlie Rose.

]]> 2008-07-21T21:17:01+00:00 Text of British PM Gordon Brown’s Knesset address “My father was a Minister of the Church who learned Hebrew and had a deep and life long affection for Israel," Gordon Brown tells the Knesset as PM. “My father was a Minister of the Church who learned Hebrew and had a deep and life long affection for Israel," Gordon Brown tells the Knesset as PM.

]]> 2008-07-21T02:22:01+00:00 “The Future of Iraq: The decline of violence, the rise of politics” in The Weekly Standard Kimberly Kagan reports on progress in Iraq though admittedly she’s one of the Surge’s architects. Kimberly Kagan reports on progress in Iraq though admittedly she’s one of the Surge’s architects.

]]> 2008-07-20T21:07:00+00:00 Test to Take Control Let’s go to Test Take Control Let’s go to Test Take Control

]]> 1999-01-23T14:08:56+00:00