July 2, 2008
Bhutan assembly bans members' laptops "to stop gaming"
Bhutan’s national assembly has banned laptops, nominally to prevent officials from distracting themselves with games and “pictures” (though there’s nothing in the article to suggest this has been a…
June 23, 2008
When People Put Their Cats on Leashes
We have wondered why people put their cats on leashes and it seems the only answer is “Why not?” Today, the NY Times’ City Section confirms that answer, with a charming article about Corcoran…
June 18, 2008
From Subway to Silver Screen
0806screenplaysubway.jpgEver wonder what that mysterious delay on your subway line was caused by? It could have been MTA worker Michael Martin sneaking away from his duties to write down the latest line in his…
How to Nap infographic from Boston.com
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Scott Beale of Laughing Squid says: “Boston.com has posted an excellent graphic on “How to Nap” in their “Ideas” section.” Link


June 17, 2008
Struck with indecision over a restaurant choice? Let the iPhone 3G decide
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Some people already rely on Iphone to answer their questions.

I’m indecisive when it comes to picking restaurants to eat at. Annoyingly so, I’ve been told. I simply don’t…

"Daisy Ad" Co-Creator Tony Schwartz Dies

There’s a very notable NY Times obituary today: “Tony Schwartz, a self-taught, sought-after and highly reclusive media consultant who helped create what is generally considered to be the…

Police pretend students killed to teach dangers of drunk driving
A uniformed police officer went to 20 classrooms El Camino High School in California on Monday and announced to students that several of their classmates had been killed over the weekend in…
$16 Million in Cocaine Hidden in Tractor Trailer

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A tractor trailer stopped in the Bronx turned out to be carrying $16 million in cocaine. Apparently $16 million in cocaine is equal to 400 pounds, as that’s how much the authorities…

Car-Free Manhattan Boulevards on August Saturdays

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lafayette, by vinnie716 at flickr

For three Saturdays in August, the city will not allow car-traffic on certain roads in order to create a five-mile boulevard for people to walk or bike….

June 15, 2008
Suspected Fake Gynecologist Arrested
2008_06_medgloves.jpgA married businessman was arrested for pretending to be a gynecologist and giving exams to young women at a Park Avenue building. Sources tell the Daily News that Zalman Silber of Rockland…