May 20, 2009
Wormholes are to black holes as elevators are to deep wells filled with snakes and poisoned spikes.
10 rules for time travelers. #5: Black holes are not time machines.
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May 7, 2009
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April 22, 2009

jason kottke made me cry today

okay, not him so much as his link to this devastating, beautiful photo essay.
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April 8, 2009
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April 5, 2009
My administration is the only thing between you and the pitchforks.
President Obama to the CEOs of the most powerful financial institutions in the world, as quoted on politico.
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March 28, 2009
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March 26, 2009
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March 19, 2009
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March 17, 2009
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March 15, 2009
Without books, we might melt into the airwaves, and be just another set of blips.
john updike, on printed books, in an essay in due considerations.
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March 13, 2009
the periodic table of typefaces (full size)
the periodic table of typefaces (full size)
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March 12, 2009

our banking woes, explained

the collapse of the banking system, as explained by alex blumberg & adam davidson on this american life.  if you want even more, check out this interview on fresh air with simon johnson, a former IMF official.
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March 8, 2009
The only bracing symbol of American strength right now is the image of Michelle Obama’s sculpted biceps.
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