Monthly Archives: September 2012

Quantitative Easing III Happened Because of a Single Blogger

Posted on September 14, 2012 by Sir Barken Hyena

Sir Barken Hyena writes: So claims Tyler Cowen, and the blogger is Scott Sumner of The Money Illusion. I tried to read his blog for years and finally gave up, so I’m in no position to evaluate this. But if … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics and Economics | Tagged , , , , | 5 Comments

Serpents and Virgin Birth, oh my

Posted on September 14, 2012 by Glynn Marshes

Glynn Marshes writes: Once thought to be an anomaly and confined to captive animals, scientists now suspect that parthenogenesis occurs somewhat regularly among wild snakes. This BBC article doesn’t note the theological irony however. It also doesn’t include any comments … Continue reading →

Posted in Philosophy and Religion, Science | Tagged , , | 6 Comments

Question Lady Question

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Question Lady

The Question Lady writes: Do you prefer being around people your own age, or do you enjoy having friends who are of different ages than you are?

Posted in Uncategorized | 7 Comments

Sailer on Broyard and “Passing”

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: Steve Sailer has been writing (and leading discussions) about the topic of “passing” — the way some black people “pass” as white.  (See here, here, here and here.) One of his examples has been the late writer … Continue reading →

Posted in Books Publishing and Writing, Science | Tagged , , , , | 8 Comments

Golf Wildlife

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: Quite amazing what a $200 pocketcam is capable of these days …

Posted in Animals, Photography | Tagged , | 6 Comments

New Urban Old Town

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Fenster

Fenster writes: Sounds like Celebration, Florida, the Disney-inspired small town, is not immune from the problems of the real world: a murder at the end of 2010, followed shortly thereafter by a suicide.  And now this article about murder’s dark backstory. … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Photography | 6 Comments

Dan Ariely

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Fenster

Fenster writes: Do you know the behavioral economist Dan Ariely? His work is worth knowing, and he is accessible to boot, the very model of the engaged scholar of the internet era: interested in both relevant research and the clear … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics and Economics | 3 Comments

“The Tree, the Mayor and the Mediatheque”

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

      Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: When you think of New Wave filmmakers who’ve delved into politics Eric Rohmer probably isn’t the first guy to spring to mind. And for good reason: he was always the group’s miniaturist-philosopher, a … Continue reading →

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Question Lady Question

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Question Lady

The Question Lady writes: How much of a neatnik or order freak are you?

Posted in Personal reflections | 4 Comments

Las Vegas Nightlights

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: I have just returned to reality after spending four days in the bizarre, whacked-out, sublime, insane, trashy, sacred, profane, dreamy place known as Las Vegas. After this my 5th trip there, I left convinced it is truly … Continue reading →

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