Daily Archives: 20 June, 2007

>Don’t ask me about (Freakonomics) – #15

Posted on 20 June, 2007 by jb

> This a good one. Stephen Dubner, one of the authors of “Freakonomics” (great book, although I prefer Tim Harford’s “The Underground Economist“) was on a domestic Northwest flight in Business. . Didn’t want the meal for a variety of … Continue reading →

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Words to music – Tuwhare

Posted on 20 June, 2007 by jb

Take an iconic poet, get some of the country’s top contemporary artists to put the lyrics to music and you’ve got “Tuwhare“, a collection curated by Charlotte Yates and quite a wonderful work of art. Add a video of the … Continue reading →

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>Don’t ask me (about "The Consumerist") – #14

Posted on 20 June, 2007 by jb

>“The Consumerist” is a useful website. It flags a wide range of shady, devious and downright illegal practices that seem more prevalent in the US than elsewhere and provides a forum for people a) to let off steam and b) … Continue reading →

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