2009

Music streaming app Musi is suing Apple after being removed from the App Store, and Nintendo is cracking down on Switch piracy. Meanwhile, The Premier League is targeting IPTV providers, and Italy is introducing new anti-piracy measures. via TorrentFreak.

This blog post refutes the strategy of hoarding high-point letters in Scrabble, suggesting instead to focus on common letters and seven-letter words. via Marginal Revolution.

Steven Horwitz analyzes Census Bureau data on household items from 1971-2005, finding significant increases in the percentage of American households, especially poor ones, with access to amenities. via Coordination Problem

Curious about the fees associated with buying a car in Texas? This article breaks them all down, including sales tax, registration fees, and potential penalties for late payments.

via The Freeman Online.

This blog post on Marginal Revolution compares President Roosevelt's attempt to boost retail sales by moving Thanksgiving to government interventions like "cash for clunkers." via The source of this content is Marginal Revolution.

In the Spirit of the Day, this blog post recommends four logic puzzles to help readers pass the time.

Zscaler flagged potential "Adult Themes" and advises caution when visiting this site. via Zscaler

Talking Points Memo (TPM) is a news website with a 404 page that lists recent articles. via TPM.

Talking Points Memo (TPM) is a news website with a 404 page that lists recent articles. via TPM.

John Stossel argues that politicians use accounting tricks to make health care reform seem cheaper, relying on unrealistic cuts that are unlikely to pass Congress.

via Reason.com

This blog post on Marginal Revolution analyzes Google search data to reveal how people search for Thanksgiving recipes at different times.

The Washington Times has republished George Washington's 1789 Thanksgiving Proclamation, which focuses on the importance of acknowledging God and expressing gratitude. via The Washington Times