Monthly Archives: October 2012

Economists are Not Humans

Posted on October 9, 2012 by Sir Barken Hyena

Sir Barken Hyena writes: Economists are not humans. Reminders are never far away but this is a good one. “It’s overwhelmingly likely that we’re going to want the public sector to be a larger share of the economy in 10, … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics and Economics | 6 Comments

How You Finish a Skyscraper is the Most Important Part

Posted on October 9, 2012 by Epaminondas

epiminondas writes: A good story has a beginning, a middle, and an end.  So does a good skyscraper.  It should feel well grounded, like it is where it belongs.  As you look up at the building, your eye should be enchanted … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture | 4 Comments

“Perhaps never has there been a lamer misunderstanding of social interaction. . . “

Posted on October 9, 2012 by Glynn Marshes

. . . than Facebook. Glynn Marshes writes: Michael Wolffe, in USA Today, argues that Facebook will inevitably splinter as people peel off to join other social media services — services set up to reinforce exclusivity and eliminate “the Facebook … Continue reading →

Posted in Personal reflections | Tagged | 5 Comments

IvyGate

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Fenster

Fenster writes: Nice piece on the Ivies, prior home of at least a couple of the writers here.  Fave quote: Trotter thinks the perfect IvyGate post “reveals the tension between the meritocratic connotations of the Ivy League and the plutocratic … Continue reading →

Posted in Education | 2 Comments

Food Trucks in SoCal

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: I was at a charity event last night that featured a number of food trucks. Greek, Hawaiian, Mexican/Asian fusion, American/Asian fusion, Middle Eastern, ice cream, and boba were all represented. The menu at the Cheer Burger truck. … Continue reading →

Posted in Food and health, Photography | Tagged , , , , | 15 Comments

“Brick”

Posted on October 7, 2012 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: Writer-director Rian Johnson has made a name for himself with his latest film “Looper.” I haven’t seen it, but I did catch up with his debut feature the other night. It’s called “Brick,” and I found it … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies | Tagged , , , , , , | 16 Comments

Question Lady Question

Posted on October 6, 2012 by Question Lady

The Question Lady writes: In what field do you think the greatest innovations are being done right now?

Posted in Personal reflections | 5 Comments

Europe Seems to Have a Thing Right Now for Twin, White, Abstract Towers

Posted on October 6, 2012 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Here are the “Torres de Hercules” in Spain, designed by Rafael de La-Hoz Architects. Pretty terrible, but nothing compared to the Bella Sky Hotel in Denmark, designed by a Danish firm called 3xn. This website calls it “a tasteful … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture | Tagged , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Question Lady Question

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Question Lady

The Question Lady writes: How do you manage your brain?

Posted in Personal reflections | 5 Comments

Ippudo NY

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: The Wife and I ate at this highly-praised Japanese restaurant the other evening and thought it more than lived up to the hype, delivering a lot of chic theater and scene-y fun, as well as the best ramen we’ve … Continue reading →

Posted in Food and health, The Good Life | 5 Comments