that doc i saw
i'm not sure i like these apps but I like the ideas of curating my life for me
seems like many companies have trouble with new (or transfer) employees
i still don't understand obamacare.
because sometimes it's nice to have another Chan yell at you
bunny can also post heartwarming stories
more on giving at work
responses!
1 and 4 - where do you find these good stories? i guess the question might be more in-depth - how do you find stories in general to post? or is that the magician revealing his secrets?
2. i don't love underdogs. i love uva. =D
3. i knew what this was about even before clicking on the link. poor paul ryan. he's so earnest.
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
Monday, March 24, 2014
Political Opponents
Every time I see a piece like this, I feel a little bit better about humanity.
Everyone loves an underdog (especially when March Madness comes around), but why?
Yay double standards! The comments that some liberals made about this just boggle the mind.
It's interesting that Jason Collins doesn't feel the need to stop everything and host a panel discussion on hateful language when met with negative commentary about his sexual orientation. His supporters on the left and in the gay activism community should take note.
There are plenty of policy reasons why I don't like Obamacare, but the team sport "silence and discredit the opposition" aspect of it is the cherry on top of a crap sundae.
Let's leave this with a good taste in our mouths.
Responses:
1. Stress eating? But maybe the explanation is that kids do better with decisions when they understand them.
2. I'm a little behind on my resolutions...
3. I think it's attacking some of the stupid notions our generation has about working, especially in light of the fact that the kids coming behind us are going to mop the floor with us.
4. My favorite is Christopher Walken in Pulp Fiction. Obviously.
5. It's a little bleak. I definitely feel a sense of hopelessness in Mad Men sometimes, and this helps to explain why.
R2R:
3. The better answer is that they're treating Asians like white people (or men). You see the same kind of "too many ___ people" language when people talk about gentrification and affirmative action.
6. I prefer the Flip Burger model. The foie gras wasn't my problem as much as everything else happening at the same time. The foie gras can definitely stay.
B
Everyone loves an underdog (especially when March Madness comes around), but why?
Yay double standards! The comments that some liberals made about this just boggle the mind.
It's interesting that Jason Collins doesn't feel the need to stop everything and host a panel discussion on hateful language when met with negative commentary about his sexual orientation. His supporters on the left and in the gay activism community should take note.
There are plenty of policy reasons why I don't like Obamacare, but the team sport "silence and discredit the opposition" aspect of it is the cherry on top of a crap sundae.
Let's leave this with a good taste in our mouths.
Responses:
1. Stress eating? But maybe the explanation is that kids do better with decisions when they understand them.
2. I'm a little behind on my resolutions...
3. I think it's attacking some of the stupid notions our generation has about working, especially in light of the fact that the kids coming behind us are going to mop the floor with us.
4. My favorite is Christopher Walken in Pulp Fiction. Obviously.
5. It's a little bleak. I definitely feel a sense of hopelessness in Mad Men sometimes, and this helps to explain why.
R2R:
3. The better answer is that they're treating Asians like white people (or men). You see the same kind of "too many ___ people" language when people talk about gentrification and affirmative action.
6. I prefer the Flip Burger model. The foie gras wasn't my problem as much as everything else happening at the same time. The foie gras can definitely stay.
B
Friday, March 21, 2014
the feistiness of bears
don't really know how this plays into "let's move"
always interesting in learning new languages - or in this case, old. how's that livemocha coming along?
a lot of links to go through and i still don't really know what this article is about
this is pretty cool even though the video links aren't working on my computer right now.
matt weiner's vision of america is more than a little sad
responses:
1. that was pretty funny.
2. i appreciated the comment - why was it mentioned that this guy was gay? what does that have to do with loving butter cream and eggs? also, why would one demonize eggs? the ADA says they're the perfect nutritious food. =D
3. this article is just incredibly sad-sounding. like how is it ok in this day and age to say stuff like "The rate it’s going, an increase of 80 students by the year 2007, 80 percent of the UCLA Law School will be Asian. Will that make you happy?" First, who cares if it makes her happy or not? Also, ugh, talking about Asians like we're criminals or something.
4. i had always thought that because i definitely hear about my brother in IT or people in other STEM jobs. it's not just -hey i'm an engineer! i have my pick of any job anywhere and great hours and great pay. if it were, people could learn to code- it doesn't take years and years. Also, there's something to be said if you hate engineering or science, maybe that lifestyle won't be good for you.
5. life is too hard for these people. that much is for certain. also if your gym is full of uglies, what incentive do you have to go?
6. i champion the fancy burger. i mean, too much foie gras has never been something i would utter.
7. we've already discussed this ridiculous woman.
always interesting in learning new languages - or in this case, old. how's that livemocha coming along?
a lot of links to go through and i still don't really know what this article is about
this is pretty cool even though the video links aren't working on my computer right now.
matt weiner's vision of america is more than a little sad
responses:
1. that was pretty funny.
2. i appreciated the comment - why was it mentioned that this guy was gay? what does that have to do with loving butter cream and eggs? also, why would one demonize eggs? the ADA says they're the perfect nutritious food. =D
3. this article is just incredibly sad-sounding. like how is it ok in this day and age to say stuff like "The rate it’s going, an increase of 80 students by the year 2007, 80 percent of the UCLA Law School will be Asian. Will that make you happy?" First, who cares if it makes her happy or not? Also, ugh, talking about Asians like we're criminals or something.
4. i had always thought that because i definitely hear about my brother in IT or people in other STEM jobs. it's not just -hey i'm an engineer! i have my pick of any job anywhere and great hours and great pay. if it were, people could learn to code- it doesn't take years and years. Also, there's something to be said if you hate engineering or science, maybe that lifestyle won't be good for you.
5. life is too hard for these people. that much is for certain. also if your gym is full of uglies, what incentive do you have to go?
6. i champion the fancy burger. i mean, too much foie gras has never been something i would utter.
7. we've already discussed this ridiculous woman.
Thursday, March 20, 2014
Too Far
I laughed a lot when I read this. Probably too much.
Someone is standing up for butter, eggs, and cream, and his name isn't Paula Deen - finally!
This is an interesting development - not just because of the (in my view, terrible) policy being blocked, but also because Asian-American Democrats (the three state senators here are that anyway) might be starting to realize that the Democratic Party doesn't have their interests at heart. We'll see if this is a blip or a trend.
Maybe all this talk about increasing the number of STEM students out there is a bit overblown.
If you're complaining that other people are "intimidating" you by being in shape while you're working out at the gym, then give up becuase life's just too hard. I understand that Planet Fitness is trying to cultivate a particular atmosphere for a particular market segment, and I understand that this woman has no right to be a member, but I think I would be embarrassed to be a member of that sort of gym.
Too far, guys.
Way too far, lady. That this professor thinks that, of all the people involved, she was the victim says everything about how people take offense today and, in my view, explains the idiotic responses to bullying, obesity, sexism, and racism, to name just a view social issues of the day.
Responses:
2. I live in fear of the next cleanse you'll actually want us to do.
3. I don't know how I feel about that definition of poverty, but I wonder how much inflation plays a role (both monetary inflation and an inflation of expectations for the basics of life).
4a. Isn't the better takeaway the idea of making the best out of every opportunity (and finding opportunities everywhere? My little brother was the sort to help others at his job, but he got burned for it because he did a bad job at his actual job since he spent so much time doing other people's jobs, and not even that well. Also, while that story might serve a narrative purpose, we can't really conclude that her path made the most sense except on a post hoc basis.
4b. That said, I do think giving is important. I think there's truth to the idea, for example, that if you feeling as though something is missing in a personal relationship (e.g. support), then giving that thing to the other person is often a way to find fulfillment. And taking the long view is the way to move up in a company - maybe you hate working late or pitching in on other people's stuff, but all those hours hopefully add up to big things down the line, and being a team player helps too.
5. Some of the criticisms are off base, but I'm not sure how much of a fan I am of it. The space thing concerns me, and wearing a one-size-fits-most dress might be a bit of a tip-off, which is presumably what this kit is trying to avoid?
6. This article seems problematic to me, but I'd be embarrassed to have to use a ladder to climb Mt. Everest.
7. The ruling seems right, but I would like to see whether the assisted suicide argument gains traction. Also, isn't there a well nearby that we can throw this guy down?
R2R:
3. In the briefest of antitrust primers, you get in trouble either if you plot with someone "in restraint of trade" (massive term of art, from § 1 of the Sherman Act) or if you misuse your monopoly power (§ 2). Cases with sports leagues have dealt with the question of whether it's a bunch of teams (which would be making agreements in restraint of trade, which would be an easier case) or just one league (which would be a question of abuse of monopoly power, which requires you to establish what the market is, which makes things more difficult), but here, it appears that the NCAA is abusing their monopoly power so egregiously that it almost doesn't matter which it is - there might be a case under either part of the Sherman Act. But if the NCAA and the courts hide behind amateurism... GROAN.
B
Someone is standing up for butter, eggs, and cream, and his name isn't Paula Deen - finally!
This is an interesting development - not just because of the (in my view, terrible) policy being blocked, but also because Asian-American Democrats (the three state senators here are that anyway) might be starting to realize that the Democratic Party doesn't have their interests at heart. We'll see if this is a blip or a trend.
Maybe all this talk about increasing the number of STEM students out there is a bit overblown.
If you're complaining that other people are "intimidating" you by being in shape while you're working out at the gym, then give up becuase life's just too hard. I understand that Planet Fitness is trying to cultivate a particular atmosphere for a particular market segment, and I understand that this woman has no right to be a member, but I think I would be embarrassed to be a member of that sort of gym.
Too far, guys.
Way too far, lady. That this professor thinks that, of all the people involved, she was the victim says everything about how people take offense today and, in my view, explains the idiotic responses to bullying, obesity, sexism, and racism, to name just a view social issues of the day.
Responses:
2. I live in fear of the next cleanse you'll actually want us to do.
3. I don't know how I feel about that definition of poverty, but I wonder how much inflation plays a role (both monetary inflation and an inflation of expectations for the basics of life).
4a. Isn't the better takeaway the idea of making the best out of every opportunity (and finding opportunities everywhere? My little brother was the sort to help others at his job, but he got burned for it because he did a bad job at his actual job since he spent so much time doing other people's jobs, and not even that well. Also, while that story might serve a narrative purpose, we can't really conclude that her path made the most sense except on a post hoc basis.
4b. That said, I do think giving is important. I think there's truth to the idea, for example, that if you feeling as though something is missing in a personal relationship (e.g. support), then giving that thing to the other person is often a way to find fulfillment. And taking the long view is the way to move up in a company - maybe you hate working late or pitching in on other people's stuff, but all those hours hopefully add up to big things down the line, and being a team player helps too.
5. Some of the criticisms are off base, but I'm not sure how much of a fan I am of it. The space thing concerns me, and wearing a one-size-fits-most dress might be a bit of a tip-off, which is presumably what this kit is trying to avoid?
6. This article seems problematic to me, but I'd be embarrassed to have to use a ladder to climb Mt. Everest.
7. The ruling seems right, but I would like to see whether the assisted suicide argument gains traction. Also, isn't there a well nearby that we can throw this guy down?
R2R:
3. In the briefest of antitrust primers, you get in trouble either if you plot with someone "in restraint of trade" (massive term of art, from § 1 of the Sherman Act) or if you misuse your monopoly power (§ 2). Cases with sports leagues have dealt with the question of whether it's a bunch of teams (which would be making agreements in restraint of trade, which would be an easier case) or just one league (which would be a question of abuse of monopoly power, which requires you to establish what the market is, which makes things more difficult), but here, it appears that the NCAA is abusing their monopoly power so egregiously that it almost doesn't matter which it is - there might be a case under either part of the Sherman Act. But if the NCAA and the courts hide behind amateurism... GROAN.
B
Ladders on Everest
hilarious - the amount of time the young generation spends reading for pleasure.
a cleanse you might enjoy
poverty - still a problem but maybe only slightly less of a problem than before?
isn't it a trap to get women to help out more at work? so does this advice really only apply to men? (and no, i don't really buy the "if you help others it'll come back to you." maybe it does maybe it doesn't. most likely it doesn't.
this article criticizes it but it's not that bad of an idea although i seriously wonder about this dress -one size fits most.
i think this would be an interesting visual.
maybe it's free speech but this guy's actions were really gross.
responses
1. i think i need an encyclopedia in basketball-ese in order to understand this article.
3. i don't understand - would treating the NCAA as individual teams allow this type of behavior whereas if it were a singular entity would not or vice versa?
4. that was a pretty great earthquake face. he should do that on every show.
a cleanse you might enjoy
poverty - still a problem but maybe only slightly less of a problem than before?
isn't it a trap to get women to help out more at work? so does this advice really only apply to men? (and no, i don't really buy the "if you help others it'll come back to you." maybe it does maybe it doesn't. most likely it doesn't.
this article criticizes it but it's not that bad of an idea although i seriously wonder about this dress -one size fits most.
i think this would be an interesting visual.
maybe it's free speech but this guy's actions were really gross.
responses
1. i think i need an encyclopedia in basketball-ese in order to understand this article.
3. i don't understand - would treating the NCAA as individual teams allow this type of behavior whereas if it were a singular entity would not or vice versa?
4. that was a pretty great earthquake face. he should do that on every show.
Monday, March 17, 2014
Making Moves
Grantland looks at the Knicks' adding Phil Jackson. Money quote: The Knicks are "like a person who makes a lot of smart investment decisions, cashes out, and spends everything on delicious cookies."
Body image issues are apparently affecting boys too.
It will be curious to see how the courts deal with this case. If my recollection of antitrust law serves me, the court has previously viewed sports leagues as singular entities (as opposed to just individual teams) for certain purposes under antitrust law, but it the NCAA has so much market power over all of collegiate athletics that those arguments may not fly. I have mixed feelings about antitrust law, but I have no love for the NCAA. It continues to boggle my mind that the NCAA bans players from receiving outside athletics-related income (e.g. selling a signed picture of yourself on eBay).
Apparently there was an earthquake in Los Angeles this morning. The reaction of the news anchors in the video did not exactly inspire confidence or reassurance. (Note: I may have watched the first 10 seconds of that video approximately 10 times.)
Responses:
1. You never told me how the fried avocado came out. I've never had it before. In any case, I want those tuna avocado cakes.
3. This might be something worth talking about. I mostly agree with it, it's what my therapist beat into me, and I think it has some value for how we communicate. (This is a somewhat more mysticist version of the idea I learned, in any case.)
5. I mean, if you want to try it, you bring the oil. :)
6. I assume you're looking at airfares, train tickets, etc.?
7. A few of these are pretty dense. There is a such thing as Guys Night, and I totally get why girls would not be there (I also understand why we wouldn't want to be at Girls Night).
8. I did some burpees on Saturday. That is the hardest exercise I know.
R2R:
1. That raises legitimacy problems. Malcolm Gladwell addresses this point in David & Goliath, so I'll reserve comment until you read. Another point, though, is that the law envisions your idea - for 2014, the tax for not having insurance is only $95 or 1% of household income over the filing threshold, but starting in 2016, it'll be $695 or 2.5% of household income over the filing threshold.
4. I think it is if I use it as an alternative to the grocery store, Bed Bath & Beyond, CVS, etc. I have until September, but I'll likely add up my purchases since I bought it and see how much I effectively paid for two-day shipping (using the Prime amount as the base price). I'm going to do the same with FreshDirect this month, though I have a feeling that I won't be paying them $69 for 6 months of free delivery at this time. (One side benefit of waking up early for yoga on Saturday: I can go grocery shopping then!)
B
Body image issues are apparently affecting boys too.
It will be curious to see how the courts deal with this case. If my recollection of antitrust law serves me, the court has previously viewed sports leagues as singular entities (as opposed to just individual teams) for certain purposes under antitrust law, but it the NCAA has so much market power over all of collegiate athletics that those arguments may not fly. I have mixed feelings about antitrust law, but I have no love for the NCAA. It continues to boggle my mind that the NCAA bans players from receiving outside athletics-related income (e.g. selling a signed picture of yourself on eBay).
Apparently there was an earthquake in Los Angeles this morning. The reaction of the news anchors in the video did not exactly inspire confidence or reassurance. (Note: I may have watched the first 10 seconds of that video approximately 10 times.)
Responses:
1. You never told me how the fried avocado came out. I've never had it before. In any case, I want those tuna avocado cakes.
3. This might be something worth talking about. I mostly agree with it, it's what my therapist beat into me, and I think it has some value for how we communicate. (This is a somewhat more mysticist version of the idea I learned, in any case.)
5. I mean, if you want to try it, you bring the oil. :)
6. I assume you're looking at airfares, train tickets, etc.?
7. A few of these are pretty dense. There is a such thing as Guys Night, and I totally get why girls would not be there (I also understand why we wouldn't want to be at Girls Night).
8. I did some burpees on Saturday. That is the hardest exercise I know.
R2R:
1. That raises legitimacy problems. Malcolm Gladwell addresses this point in David & Goliath, so I'll reserve comment until you read. Another point, though, is that the law envisions your idea - for 2014, the tax for not having insurance is only $95 or 1% of household income over the filing threshold, but starting in 2016, it'll be $695 or 2.5% of household income over the filing threshold.
4. I think it is if I use it as an alternative to the grocery store, Bed Bath & Beyond, CVS, etc. I have until September, but I'll likely add up my purchases since I bought it and see how much I effectively paid for two-day shipping (using the Prime amount as the base price). I'm going to do the same with FreshDirect this month, though I have a feeling that I won't be paying them $69 for 6 months of free delivery at this time. (One side benefit of waking up early for yoga on Saturday: I can go grocery shopping then!)
B
Saturday, March 15, 2014
a macaron crawl is happening in nyc. that is all.
because summer is nigh
maybe they are better for your health together- maybe not. but they're some good flavor combos to think about.
not sure what to make of this but i find it calming.
see, this is a good sandwich idea
probably too new age for either of us
a macaron crawl??!?!!
another list of stuff neither of us understand
i should do these more often now that i have an animated gif!
more on being a catch
responses:
1. but couldn't paternalism work if they made the penalty really high?
2. i think the "ban bossy" campaign may just be raising awareness and not actually banning the word. so in that respect, it accomplishes the mission.
but i did find it interesting that men have more leaders because they also have more followers. another take on banning bossy.
3. i think most of the advice is hard common sense. it's like "he's just not that into you." it's not that that stuff was new - it was the most common sense ever. but it was hard to take. like if you want to meet a guy, make yourself appealing to men is similar no-nonsense advice to if he doesn't call you back, he doesn't really like you. it's probably only a matter of time before susan patton's book becomes a terrible movie. maybe the next valentines day or new year's eve.
4. is prime worth it to you? do you really need stuff that fast? (for whatever anecdotal and unscientific reason, i've always known men to pay extra for express shipping. i've never understood it unless it was an emergency. but also i lose things so i'd rather get them later)
maybe they are better for your health together- maybe not. but they're some good flavor combos to think about.
not sure what to make of this but i find it calming.
see, this is a good sandwich idea
probably too new age for either of us
a macaron crawl??!?!!
another list of stuff neither of us understand
i should do these more often now that i have an animated gif!
more on being a catch
responses:
1. but couldn't paternalism work if they made the penalty really high?
2. i think the "ban bossy" campaign may just be raising awareness and not actually banning the word. so in that respect, it accomplishes the mission.
but i did find it interesting that men have more leaders because they also have more followers. another take on banning bossy.
3. i think most of the advice is hard common sense. it's like "he's just not that into you." it's not that that stuff was new - it was the most common sense ever. but it was hard to take. like if you want to meet a guy, make yourself appealing to men is similar no-nonsense advice to if he doesn't call you back, he doesn't really like you. it's probably only a matter of time before susan patton's book becomes a terrible movie. maybe the next valentines day or new year's eve.
4. is prime worth it to you? do you really need stuff that fast? (for whatever anecdotal and unscientific reason, i've always known men to pay extra for express shipping. i've never understood it unless it was an emergency. but also i lose things so i'd rather get them later)
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