January 2011
“My recent allowance is 40¢. This I used for areoplanes and other playthings of...”
– Letters of Note: A Plea for a raise, By Jack Kennedy
Written by a 10-year-old JFK to his dad who asked him to put his allowance raise request in writing.
(via goodbyeolepaint)
The Trouble with Bright Girls (Psychology Today) →
psychotherapy:
Successful women know only too well that in any male-dominated profession, we often find ourselves at a distinct disadvantage. We are routinely underestimated, underutilized, and even underpaid. Studies show that women need to perform at extraordinarily high levels, just to appear moderately competent compared to our male coworkers.
But in my experience, smart and talented...
Egypt turns off internet, Lieberman wants same... →
[…] last year Senators Lieberman and Collins introduced a fairly far-reaching bill that would allow the US Government to shut down civilian access to the internet should a “Cybersecurity Emergency” arise, and keep it offline indefinitely. That version of the bill received some criticism though Lieberman continued to insist it was important. The bill, now referred to as the...
The Inventor of the Cowboy Shirt →
Back in the 1940s, Jack A had realized that the cowboy shirt could be something more than a simple product. The idea behind the cowboy shirt, he said, was to reflect the flamboyance of the rodeo riders, their reckless bravado. His job was to translate those qualities into the language of pattern and cut: shaped cuffs, bold yokes, tapered waists, and vibrant colors. “In those days, when...
3 Ways to Listen to Music with Friends (over the...
fascinated:
MixApp - this is the original app in this space. Earlier, they even had a desktop app that was able to sync the audio streams to >1s precision. These guys rock. Add your friends from Facebook and listen.
Two newer other apps are:
Listening Room - The imposing visualisation of the play queue has an interesting effect.
Mumu Player - CUTE! The little characters bounce when...
“Assassinations are always emotional, horrifying, cutting deep into the public...”
– Gabrielle Giffords is a Woman: Here’s Why it Matters (via: Runnin’ Scared)
