There’s a movie version of Freakonomics, and it’s very interesting. It opens with a discussion of names and the factors that people consider when choosing names for their children. For example, some names are popular for a generation or two and then disappear for a couple decades; others show up for a generation then disappear completely. Some […]
April 8, 2012
Jeremiah Graves shared his thoughts about a toy his niece received for Christmas. Honestly, I have to agree with him: that thing is creepy. It got me thinking about the toys I had (or was exposed to) as a kid. Then I remembered the other toys. I won’t claim that I had a messed up […]
April 8, 2012
I was finishing my work for the day when I realized I had about an hour to spare before my next meeting. The only obvious answer to this dilemma was the beach. I threw on my suit, grabbed a pair of swim shoes and dove in. I was a little surprised by what I found. Our […]
October 14, 2011
Every once in a while I get the urge to comment on various news stories. As I turn my attention away from my game projects for a moment, it occurs to me that I haven’t had the news urge for some time. So here it goes… Good Morning America reported a short piece on the performer […]
April 21, 2012
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