Hey girls -- and I'm talking to you teenagers here -- you want to know how to dress so that cute boys will notice you? Just check out this survey by the The Rebelution ("a teenage rebellion against low expectations") and find out what clothing boys think is a stumbling block for a girl who seeks a modest appearance. Then dress like that. Some sample results: 70% of guys think … [Read more...] about Modesty Survey OR How To Dress Like a Slut
A Pleasant Alternative to the Things Unsaid
This bit of embarassment to my whole gender has already been shredded here and here and here, so let me just offer a constructive suggestion: Dear Anne, Congratulations on your wedding day. I wish you and Robert all the best. Kind regards, Andrew Would that have been so fucking hard? … [Read more...] about A Pleasant Alternative to the Things Unsaid
Gerry Spence and the Economic Of Extremism
Economists generally believe that extremism is probably a mistake. That's because every choice involves a trade off. You'll start with the easiest trades first, but as you push to greater extremes, you'll have to trade off more and more things of value. For example, if you set out to own the fastest production car in the world, it will probably turn out to be uncomfortable, … [Read more...] about Gerry Spence and the Economic Of Extremism
Who’s Talking In the Blago Camp?
The defense has rested in the corruption trial of Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich without letting the jury hear his testimony. Other people are discussing what it's fair to assume about Blagojevich's guilt based on his not testifying [be sure to read Scott Greenfield's scathing response in the comments below], but I'm wondering how we're hearing about so many details … [Read more...] about Who’s Talking In the Blago Camp?
Of Whores and Holes
If you've ever spent time editing digital audio recordings, you know that they can become hard to understand when you compress them just a little too much... (The story follows a short commercial.) … [Read more...] about Of Whores and Holes