2010

This xkcd comic uses a genetic algorithm to generate unusual and unappetizing food combinations. via xkcd.com

Make espresso beverages at home using a French Press with this guide that breaks down four methods for preparing your drink, frothing milk or cream, and making whipped cream. via wikiHow

Tyler Cowen shares his pick for best sentence of the day, a quote about how smartphones make public transportation more appealing. via Marginal REVOLUTION

Gary Becker critiques the new healthcare bill, arguing that it doesn't address the major problems with the American healthcare system and will ultimately do more harm than good.

Richard Posner outlines three reasons the Affordable Care Act *could* have positive outcomes, despite his belief that the law is a mistake, in this blog post from March 28, 2010. via The Becker-Posner Blog

This blog post shares a letter to the Wall Street Journal that agrees with a recent article arguing that the US "war on drugs" is counterproductive and fueling violence in Mexico. via Cafe Hayek

The link you followed leads to a page not found error. via Netlify

Kottke.org shares a trailer for the documentary "Babies," which follows four newborns in their first year of life in Namibia, Mongolia, Japan, and San Francisco.

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This Wired article details how thief Gerald Blanchard used surveillance and reverse engineering to steal from an ATM.

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James Cameron created over 100 versions of Avatar to accommodate different theater setups and light levels. via kottke.org

Al Jazeera's live news updates cover Hezbollah rocket attacks on Haifa and Israel's bombing of Lebanon. via The source of this content is Al Jazeera.

The domain name "i-am-bored.com" appears to be available for purchase. via i-am-bored.com