In-depth piece from a few years ago. How the U.S. Lost Out on iPhone Work (NYTimes) There are many choices that we have made about labor & competitiveness that have determined where we are today. Some sound like glib assertions, and…
Origins of the language
Quite the interesting read, where we learn that the Viking made the language ‘easier’ but left some pieces reminiscent of other languages in there, “hanging on like a dead bug on a windshield”. English is Not Normal (aeon) Also fun…
Sazerac
Who knew that New Orleans had an official cocktail? Those of us that hacked through Saturday’s crossword, at least.
Crossword advice from Shortz
The big one: Shortz says, “Go Ahead, You have Permission to Cheat.” He’s giving advice, too: How to Solve the New York Times Crossword Puzzle, and 5 Tips For A Razor Sharp Mind.
Economics a Science?
Some interesting thoughts from Robert J. Shiller On Whether He is a Scientist (Project Syndicate). Although I can agree that there should be a Nobel Prize (or Prizes) for engineering, I disagree on several counts with this statement. Nobody really cares much…
Seat license numbers
Interesting data here on seat license costs, as well as ticket prices. A variation on multi-part tariffs. The real Deflategate verdict? The NFL’s in trouble (MarketWatch)