Eating Less Cake....

How the recession will hurt British consumption around holiday time. I think most of the conclusions are obvious, but it is still strange: smaller puddings, fewer hair cuts, and more tap water lead the way.

E-mailed submissions

Dan Gendler e-mails in his two favorite articles of the day. The first is an interesting discussion on Nuclear Proliferation or as Gendler puts it: "How We All Learned To Stop Worrying and Dislike China and South Africa More Than We Already Do"

His second is about legos and a corrupt governor. 

Greatest War Time Speeches

I'm not so sure I agree with this compilation, but the speeches are fascinating nonetheless. RealClearWorld presents the 5 greatest wartime speeches ever. I think the rear view mirror is too cloudy. Before WWII, there were some brilliant speeches made as well

Today in History

It is the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rigts. Jimmy Carter has written a pretty boring article on what the US has to do to become a beacon of freedom again. It is predictable in every which way.

On a lighter note

A fun NY Magazine article titled In Defense of Teasing

The Bible on Marriage

Finally, someone has taken the time to put together an article on what the Bible really says on marriage. Fascinating. It notes that there are references to homosexuality as an abomination, but paints a picture of marriage full of polygamy and adultery. An interesting read and an important article.

http://www.newsweek.com/id/172653

We have hope...

We of course being those of us applying to graduate schools...

www.marginalrevolution.com/marginalrevolution/2008/12/where-have-the.html

That said, I have an idea to present on the topic. GREs are taken for most graduate programs except law schools, business schools, and med schools. Perhaps people are avoiding degrees that may not serve any specific purpose and instead focusing on the more functional degrees?