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Why are we irate and defensive about our right to drive? (Planetizen)
This is a engaging short essay on discussing irate and defensive points of view owned by many auto owners that tend to blame bicyclists for making roads and taxes worse. Are they…we…so defensive about the cost of driving be cause it can consumes over 25% of our salaries? http://www.planetizen.com/node/46570
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Scott Sigler: New York Times Bestselling Author
http://www.scottsigler.com/ I really liked “The Rookie”, even more than I liked “Earthcore”. I’ve started “The Crypt” and I’m enjoying that, also. The Contagion series ha been enjoyable, but I don’t usually go into staight alien-horror. However, i suspect that the Contagin series does stem a lot from established zombies horror tropes. Enjoy!
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The Leviathan Chronicles
I’ve enjoyed the first 22 episodes of thois ‘cast. Now that I busted my mp3 player, I doubt i’ll be able to keep up with this ‘cast. Reminds me a lot of J.C. Hutchins. http://www.leviathanchronicles.com/
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J.C. Hutchins: New Fiction And Author Updates |
I really enjoyed the seventh son trilogy. http://jchutchins.net/
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What Math?
I saw this article on the shortcomings of American math curriculum posted on Slashdot. The practical applications of math are your checkbook. The value of mathematics in education is fundamental to studying nature. Of course, something so useful must be taught to everyone, no? But what if the result is cargo-cult education? “I typed it…
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More Discussion About MapQuest Bike Directions (Commute by Bike)
It would appear that many MapQuest developers are not only enthusiastic about Open Street Maps because the data set is admirably developed, they are also cyclists. They also look forward to incorporating elevation directions. I hope to see this in the public MapQuest application. MapQuest Bike Directions: Answers from the Inside | Commute by Bike.
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Are Workplaces Incentivizing the Ride? (Commute by Bike)
I’d like to think that bike commuting would be that much more obvious for businesses to encourage. http://www.commutebybike.com/2010/12/01/how-workplaces-are-incentivizing-the-ride/
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Kathy Sierra talks about making better users (IT Conversations Gov 2.0)
I like this talk about how making passionate users. “Don’t make a better [widget], make a better USER of [widget].” This distinction enables enthusiasm and engagement. IT Conversations | Gov 2.0 Summit from O’Reilly Media | Kathy Sierra.
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Comparative Spending on Cars, Class
I hate to say “interesting”…eye opening. http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/701899-Cars-Class-Warfare
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Mushroom with hypoglycemic properties?
The Maitake mushroom might have hypoglycemic properties. This is interesting stuff.
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