2011

H.W. Fowler weighs in on the correct pronunciation of French words in English sentences, arguing that an overly accurate pronunciation can be distracting.

Esquire shares some distracting photos from the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim shows in Miami.

via Esquire.

Find some great post-Christmas sales at a variety of retailers, including Brooks Brothers, Mr. Porter, and J. Crew. via Put This On.

This article details some post-Christmas sales at retailers including Brooks Brothers, Mr. Porter, and J. Crew. via Put This On.

Susan Polgar Global Chess Daily News and Information has moved their chess improvement page to a new location.

A blogger attempted to recreate baseball pitcher Dock Ellis's famous LSD-fueled no-hitter by playing MLB 2K11 on Xbox while under the influence of the same substance. The writer documented his experience trying to match Ellis's 1970 feat in the virtual world.

via kottke.org

This article debunks the myth that Facebook deletes friends and explains how to tell if someone has unfriended you. via Conceivably Tech.

Valet profiles Sid Mashburn 2.0.

via Valet.

A 2007 blog post draws parallels between characters and their families in the sitcom "Arrested Development" and the film "The Godfather."

Kottke shares a flowchart from The Oatmeal that humorously suggests how Mad Men's Don Draper might approach problem-solving. via kottke.org

Freakonomics Radio explores the hidden side of everything through podcasts, books, and more. via Freakonomics

Looks like this page on the Gilt website is missing, but you can still shop the sales or get help.