The president mentioned conservation twice in his press conference the other night. It was even the first item in his list of four priorities for reducing dependence on foreign oil sources. Now, will he translate those words into policies?
I want one of these cool mixing devices!
If you're a jazz fan, check out the Jazz Record Center when in Manhattan next. A hidden 8th floor shop with banker's hours, this place has an amazing selection of vinyl, CDs and memorabilia.
Interesting article in Scientific American Mind, courtesy of noise between stations:
Kraft makes the argument that we are born with this creativity — young children are invention machines — but 20 years of convergent-thinking education strengthens the left brain’s domination over the right brain.
This is kind of interesting, funny, sad and hopeful all rolled into one. Plain Language, brought to you by your federal government.
What kind of dog are you? Check out the Canine Algorithmic Transfer System (click on 'the game').
I have not heard much about it, so it seems that the MTA did not ban photography in the subways - at least the rules say it is still okay. Which is good, because it lets this guy take beautiful photographs on his way to work.
What would happen if the price of oil just kept going up, over $100 a barrel? Reuters has an interesting news piece with various economic and business types weighing in. Bad news all around. Why are we trying to drill in Alaska for a year or two worth of oil? Reducing oil consumption is not an option, it is the only option, and we as a country seem to be studiously avoiding it.
Friend to bicyclists and pedestrians of New York City and beyond (and good guy), Noah Budnick of Transportation Alternatives was seriously hurt in a bicycling accident (reportedly hit by a hit-and-run truck) the other day. Transportation Alternatives is holding a rally this Monday in his honor.