1.11.11
So it begins. I figure 1/1/11 is a decent day to start writing some thoughts down, or at least provide a few links. The combination of being legitimately busy at some times, and legitimately lazy at others may serve as a good excuse to not put a lengthy post up, I can at least link some things I’d been reading. So that’s what I’ll do today - I’d like to sort of snowball effect this blog into something that’ll be interesting on a regular basis, but one step at a time. The fans must always be won over before a Heel Turn can be described with capital letters.
This American Life – The Invention of Money
Interesting listen about the history of what makes the world go round. Throw this on in while you do an hour of cardio and you’ll not only be less faaaaaaaaaaaaayat, but you’ll learn some history in the process.
Armenian Winery is Oldest to Date (WSJ)
Getting drunk in 4,100 BC holla!!!!!!!!!
Google Maps & Label Readability (41 Latitude)
A good breakdown of how Google Maps are easier to read than Yahoo, Mapquest, etc. I think it’s interesting as I would never have really noticed any of these, but after seeing them pointed out they make perfect sense.
On the Verge of a Worldwide Food Crisis (Burning Platform)
Scary.
Cyberspace When You’re Dead (NYT)
Interesting article. “One estimate pegs the number of U.S. Facebook users who die annually at something like 375,000.” Considering facebook has only been around for a few years, think about the impact down the road of one’s death who had a facebook profile for essentially their entire life.
Computers That See You and Keep Watch Over You (NYT)
Creepy – doesn’t sound too far away from the unescapable TV screen from “1984.”
Backstory: Sidd Finch at 25 (John Strubel)
One of the greatest punks of all time. 25 years later, us Mets fans are wondering if Ollie Perez can hit half that on the gun. At least it’s still football season.
Top 50 Mets of All Time (NYBD)
Interesting List – I don’t necessarily agree with the order or some of the choices, but still very thorough and the author, Mike Silva, responded to many criticisms in the comments so have to give respect there.
