Matt Alldian

FlowingData shares a guide from Dim Sum Pop for dim sum newbies, even suggesting you order extra even if you're full. via FlowingData.

Arnold Kling explores the economics of fire protection and whether a private market model could work for the industry. via Econlib

Jason Kottke shares a short film by Imaginary Forces exploring the connection between creative people and their desks, featuring interviews with experts like Alice Twemlow and Massimo Vignelli. via kottke.org

Arnold Kling discusses government fundamentalism, contrasting it with market fundamentalism and illustrating his point with the example of a homeowner opting out of fire protection. via Econlib.

FlowingData showcases typographic maps by Axis Maps, where city layouts are crafted entirely from words.

It seems there was an error finding the original page, but the site does offer a download link for the Current banking app. via The source of this content is Current.

The Vdara hotel's curved design is reflecting sunlight and causing intense heat in certain areas, leading to reports of guests experiencing severe sunburns. via Engadget

Bryan Caplan has made a bet with Tyler Cowen that tolerance for gays and alternative lifestyles will continue to rise over the next 1, 5, and 10 years.

Jason Kottke shares a trailer for the Coen brothers' remake of the John Wayne classic, True Grit.

Malcolm Gladwell's article contrasts the civil-rights activism of the 1960s with modern-day online activism through social media.

This website contained a blog post from September 22, 2010, imagining what Facebook would be like if it had existed years ago. via The source of this content is WordPress.

Steve Landsburg recaps his debate with Dinesh D'Souza at FreedomFest 2010 and provides a link to the video. via The Big Questions