Archive for December, 2007

Free Learning

December 19th, 2007

At 71, Physics Professor is a Web Star
Professor Lewin’s videotaped physics lectures, free online on the OpenCourseWare of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, have won him devotees across the country and beyond who stuff his e-mail in-box with praise.
If the rising tide lifts all boats, I hope that education around the world can be [...]


Still waiting

December 16th, 2007

I’m getting closer to canceling the cable and just pulling in my TV over-the-air. We’d also start relying on download services and netflix for our entertainment needs.
The download services are a particular pet-peeve of mine. This post over at wired explains the chaos that is NBC’s “strategy” for digital downloads.
NBC Provides Downloads, Sheer Frustration


I need this in my car.

December 16th, 2007

Left-Hand-Turn Elimination
It seems that sitting in the left lane, engine idling, waiting for oncoming traffic to clear so you can make a left-hand turn, is minutely wasteful — of time and peace of mind, for sure, but also of gas and therefore money. Not a ton of gas and money if we’re talking about just [...]


Mixed Use

December 7th, 2007

First off, if you haven’t been reading MinnPost, you’re missing a lot of great stories.
But, I do have one problem with this (otherwise excellent) story about the troubles facing condo owners and potential owners.
There is a lot of discussion given to mixed-use developments, pointing out that lenders are growing wary of these types of developments. [...]


Things to do when you’re stuck at home nursing a cold

December 7th, 2007

An incomplete list:

Catch up on Super Mario Galaxy
Search for a lost multi-tool
Do the laundry (colors first)
Eat some chips and salsa
Have some peppermint tea with honey
Listen to music
Let the dog curl up on your legs
Read the new Monocle
Try to clear out my newsreader