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Archive for July, 2009
I knew it!
Jul 29th
The risk of jamming is lower if all people obey the rules than if they all disobey them, according to the analysis, but jamming risk is lowest when about 40 percent of people drive like jerks.
Rude Drivers Reduce Traffic Jams
I am so glad to say that I have been doing my part for years and have been more than happy to alleviate congestion on our busy roadways.
You’re all welcome!
Regarding Health Care
Jul 24th
Will Rogers famously said, “It isn’t what we don’t know that gives us trouble, it’s what we know that ain’t so.”[1] So it is with the health care debate in this country. Quite a few “facts” offered to the public as truth are simply wrong and often intentionally misleading. It seems clear that no truly productive solution will emerge when these false facts represent our common starting point. So, this essay takes on the modest task of simply disabusing its readers of some untrue notions about health care.
The quote above is taken from an essay by Clifford Asness (linked above). I don’t really have anything to add to the debate, but I thought this essay pointed out a lot of concerns which I have, and I think people should be thinking about when considering such a massive and important proposal to change the way our health care system works.
The author is a little snarky at times and obviously is coming from a more conservative/libertarian perspective (he throws around the term “socialist” perhaps a bit too much), but overlooking that I think he has a lot of valid points.
If anyone has some opposing responses that might refute some of this please feel free to respond!
Art. Finally. I think.
Jul 12th
I finally purchased a piece of art for my 30th birthday present (which was over a year ago I know). It’s a watercolor from a local artist that I kinda sorta like. I’m not sure spending a lot of money on something I only “kinda sorta” like is a good idea, so we’ll see if I end up keeping it after I’ve had it on my wall for a couple days.
The photo is a little glary I know, but you’ll get the idea anyway. Comments are welcome!
Beer and Bumper Stickers
Jul 12th
Just got back from Ben’s bachelor party at the cabin. I think there ends up being about 16 guys around at various times during the couple days we were there. Played some golf, tooled around on Half Moon, ate some good food, checked out the Balsam Lake night life (Unfortunately the VFW was closed!), and drank lots and lots and lots of beer.
It was a really good time.
Also, Luke had the best bumper stickers I have ever seen!
Mobily
Jul 6th
Well I am trying something new. Posting a blog entry from my phone. Theoretically this might encourage me to write more… we shall see!
