NYC Christmas TreesDecember 03, 2012
The unpermitted tradition of selling Christmas trees in NYC.
What Blog?December 06, 2012
The concept of 'weblogs' being erased from collective memory.
14 Years of ColorDecember 08, 2012
A breakdown of 14 years of Pantone's color of the year, with a focus on Emerald Green for this year.
The Other 1%?December 09, 2012
An article exploring the origins and public perception of the Hells Angels.
Blind SpotsDecember 10, 2012
Bill Simmons discusses how Bill Russell scouted his own teammates to make them better, raising the idea of identifying blind spots in management and leadership.
The Humming TimestampDecember 12, 2012
The unique hum of electrical outlets can be used as a timestamp for recordings.
Jumpstarting a MarketDecember 16, 2012
Google's attempt to jumpstart a stagnant market with its fiber internet in Kansas City.
The Sports Disaster PlanDecember 17, 2012
The NBA's contingency plan in case of a team losing all its players to a horrific accident.
The Evolution of WordsDecember 23, 2012
The evolution of dictionaries and language mirrors the growth of scientific method and Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution.
What's happening to malls?December 24, 2012
The impact of online retailing on malls and the potential for hundreds to be repurposed or demolished.
Diving ChessDecember 26, 2012
A strange chess variant played in a swimming pool with players submerging themselves underwater during their turns.
Gun Owners versus the NRADecember 27, 2012
A surprising statistic about gun owners' support for gun laws in a New England Journal of Medicine editorial.
On Zero Dark ThirtyDecember 27, 2012
A review of Zero Dark Thirty and related discussions and readings.
Cultural ArbitrageDecember 28, 2012
A discussion on the concept of 'cultural arbitrage' and its relevance in today's society.
Pirated ArchitectureDecember 28, 2012
Zaha Hadid has a building in China that's being pirated as she builds the original.