Here are some fun articles from around the web:
5 Diseases that are Thriving Thanks to Global Warming
7 Real Life Business Lessons Learned Playing Monopoly
Muppet Show to Return To TV After 27 Years (I loved the Muppets!)
25 Most Racist Advertisements and Commercials
New Geothermal Technology Could Tap 120,000MW of Energy
How To Negotiate The Price Of A Used [...]
The College Crunch Gazette has some interesting comments about how education is changing. I especially like their comments on the centrality of computer and internet research skills:
If you find it difficult to learn from a computer, you might find yourself increasingly obsolete, and so increasing your technical knowledge with regards to computer hardware, software, and [...]
College is very different than it used to be. Here’s an overview of some of the interesting ways in which it is different: 20 Innovations that changed the college experience
My family and I are considering a new family dog. Leaning towards an Irish breed. Mostly just because Ireland is my favorite country besides the US. Stupid, I know. But that’s how I operate
Alright. Now I’m undecided. Do I want a Tesla Roadster, 2009 Nissan GTR or the 2009 Chevy Corvette ZR1
All I’ve got to say is this: if you can’t win the 4×100 when leading by a full body after 360 meters, then you suck, suck suck. That’s right France. You suck. Go America!
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Sports Illustrated has what might be the 25 greatest YouTube sports videos of all time. Definitely worth a look. [HatTip: SportsCrunch]
So the 2008 Olympics have started. I’m in Heaven. Here are some of the best online articles on the Olympic Games…
10 Things You Don’t Want to Miss at the 2008 Olympic Games
Olympic Sports in Film
Watch the 2008 Olympics Online
The Onion on the Olympics
2008 Olympics News Coverage