Random quotes, images, and thoughts from Ed Ireson.
“The debate over income inequality is about democracy, not economics.” — So I don’t much care for the final conclusion of this article, but I do find it interesting that SAT scores are directly correlated to wealth of the parents.
”Researchers Say Social Security Numbers Can Be Guessed” — No worries, if you were born in a big state, on a day with lots of births you’ll be fine. I think it’s time for the private sector to find an alternative to identifying people.
”Why Do They Club Seal Pups?” — Oh, well in that case… keep on clubbin’ away.
“The Plan” — A plan to rob a bank that is so succinct, everything must fall perfectly into place. Including the hang glider, monkeys, and a crazy person.
”We Rent Movies, So Why Not Textbooks?” — Yeah… every college student has had this idea before. Just not many willing to let their American Express card explode to get the idea up and running.
”103rd floor of the Sears Tower… a floor of glass, suspended over the sidewalk a quarter-mile below” — I definitely don’t have the nerves for this. And it’s fitting that the Sears Tower is on South Wacker street, because you have to be crazy to do this.
”Prince Rupert’s Drop.” — This video shows the strength of glass… which is comforting, until the end.
