Matt Alldian

Research explored in this article shows that people may enjoy the planning stages of a vacation more than the trip itself.

A Psychology Today article explores the psychology of masturbation, covering animal behavior and sexual fantasies, while challenging the notion that fantasies stem from deprivation. It references a Scientific American piece for further details on the topic. via Mind Hacks

Slashdot user "r" shares a link discussing how a fifth of Android apps expose private data. The user profile highlights "r"s substantial activity and contributions to the Slashdot community. via Slashdot

The Daily Beast encountered a 404 error, indicating their missing page couldn't be found.

FlowingData shares diagrams of the iPhone and its impact on our lives, using a tube map metaphor to illustrate the phone's mechanics and consumer use. via FlowingData

This 2010 article discusses a judge's decision to overturn the Obama administration's moratorium on offshore oil drilling.

via Econlib.

Check out this gallery of redesigned gadgets imagined with a 1977 aesthetic. via kottke.org

Slashdot user "r" frequently submits stories and comments on the site, and their profile shows their recent activity and interests. via Slashdot

Arnold Kling examines the conditions under which government intervention is preferable to private solutions for market failures, arguing that mainstream economists focus too much on ideal market conditions. via Econlib.

The Daily Beast encountered a 404 error on a page that may have been about price wars.

via The Daily Beast

John Cassidy, in his concern over the global shift from economic stimulus to deficit reduction, argues it could hinder economic recovery. via The New Yorker

A blog post on One Thing to See highlights a video comparing U.S. and Swedish military recruitment commercials - the post author suggests there are differences in the approaches. via One Thing To See