2008

Tyler Cowen provides assorted links, likely with brief descriptions, related to economics and web/tech.

Are Americans too happy-obsessed? This blog post explores the potential downsides of striving for constant happiness, suggesting that embracing melancholy can lead to greater creativity and depth.

A study found that college football games are linked to a rise in local crime, including assaults, vandalism, and DUIs. via Marginal REVOLUTION

Choire Sicha shares an article about the closing of the musical "Rent" on Broadway, which the author deems "the worst musical in the history of musicals".

A couple of investors got insanely wealthy during the subprime mortgage crisis, leaving some wondering how they did it and if others could too. via kottke.org

Kottke.org shares that PETA euthanized more than 97% of animals they took in for adoption in 2006, according to a press release by the Center for Consumer Freedom. via kottke.org

It looks like there's a security check to get to some content on ronpaul2008.typepad.com. via The source of this content is ronpaul2008.typepad.com.

Engadget's homepage features potential release dates for new Apple products, discounts on popular tech, and news for gaming enthusiasts. via Engadget

Kottke.org links to the BBC's 2007 list of "100 things we didn't know last year", and includes links to previous lists going back to 2004.

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Jason Kottke shares a link to The New York Times' "2007: The Year in Pictures" feature. via kottke.org

Jason Kottke shares his favorite links from 2007, an eclectic mix of articles, videos, games, and more. via kottke.org

Engadget's homepage features articles on Apple's latest product releases and deals for Amazon Prime Day, along with gaming and gear news. via Engadget