2008

Jason Kottke shared a link announcing a new Google Earth feature that displays location-specific news from the New York Times directly on the map.

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Scott Adams jokingly claims that recent scientific breakthroughs have solved all of his problems, including energy dependence, mortality, and overpopulation. via The Dilbert Blog

Japan is trying to tackle rising healthcare costs by fining companies that don't reduce the number of overweight employees and their families.

Whining is a sign to shift your mental energy, according to quotes shared on Kottke.org.

Ernest Hemingway believed that good writing shouldn't rely on pre-planned symbolism, preferring instead to focus on realism to evoke deeper meaning. via kottke.org

Jason Kottke shares a link to a website that generates names by combining first and last names from the 1990 US Census. via kottke.org

This article outlines actions the author believes the 44th US president should take upon taking office, including closing Guantanamo Bay and ending signing statements.

An examination of the economics behind high-end prostitution, explaining the expenses, risks, and services that justify steep fees. The article notes that escorts often provide companionship beyond sexual services and includes a link to a more detailed piece on the subject. via kottke.org

Speculation surrounds a photo of Dick Cheney wearing sunglasses taken from the White House website. via kottke.org

Jason Kottke thinks this list of the 50 Greatest Comedy Sketches of All Time will take hours to get through. The list, hosted on Nerve.com, often includes videos of the sketches.

Tyler Cowen's blog post from April 9, 2008, shares data on average starting salaries by college major. via The source of this content is Marginal Revolution.

Improv Everywhere staged a major league experience at a local little league game, complete with a Jumbotron, commentary, and even the Goodyear blimp.

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