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An Iron Curtain is Descending → It is becoming difficult to leave the United States, and more of us should be sitting up and taking notice. The chilling effects aren’t limited to freedom of expression any longer. #
Dopey, Boozy, Smoky—and Stupid → This is the smartest, best-researched essay on fixing the War on Drugs that I have seen to date. I especially appreciate its nuanced, centrist position which emphasizes reduction of teen adoption and general substance abuse (including alcohol) while looking to restore certain personal liberties and curtail heavy-handed police tactics. #
Drool-worthy user interface demo vid → The multi-touch grandaddy to the iPhone uses a much larger format and deserves about a billion more boners. #
The 50 Most Loathsome People in America, 2006 → This year’s edition, like last years, is a truly admirable spasm of cynicism and outrage. Bonus points for Ben Gibbard, John McCain, and You. #
Why is High-Fructose Corn Syrup in Everything? → Because of politics, greed and bureaucracy. Too bad it’s probably one of the biggest forces behind American obesity. #
The Collector of Experiences → LA Weekly did a profile of Mark Allen, one of my favorite professors from UCSD. He’s a rad dude, and I’m glad I had the opportunity to take his class (which involved GI Joe PSA parodies and a video game based on David Koresh and the Branch Davidian cult). #