inconsequential concourse: Archive

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Dec 24th

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Philosophers for Kung Fu: A Response - NYTimes.com →

A follow up to the article I posted earlier.

Dec 22nd

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Kung Fu for Philosophers - NYTimes.com →

Interesting article applying the original meaning of kung fu (i.e. good practice/skill rather than martial arts) to understanding Chinese philosophy. Excerpt:It is understandable that, even after sincere willingness to try, one is often still turned away by the lack of clear definitions of key terms and the absence of linear arguments in classic Chinese texts. This, however, is not a weakness,...

Dec 22nd

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Ezra Klein - Why has the lame-duck session been so... →

Interesting post on why it wasn’t the Democrats who have “eaten [the Republicans’] lunch”, but the Republicans themselves. Excerpt (the last two paragraphs): The answer, I think, is that there are plenty of Senate Republicans who aren’t too comfortable with the class of conservatives who got elected in 2010. These legislators knew they had to stick with McConnell...

Dec 22nd

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Dongzhi today...

I guess I better go find some dumplings and tangyuan… On dongzhi.

Dec 22nd

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Dec 21st

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Dec 21st

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Dec 20th

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Dec 20th

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Dec 18th

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Watch

Brian Williams Slow Jams The News With Jimmy Fallon & The Roots (VIDEO) Just one more reason to love Brian Williams.

Dec 17th

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Dec 17th

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Dec 17th

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Lost Magic

Driving to work the other day I realised that it would be Christmas next week. How did I come to this realisation so late? Stores have had Christmas decorations up and have been playing Christmas music at least since Thanksgiving was over, if not Halloween. I remember as a child I couldn’t wait for Christmas. When did things change? Do you remember (at least if you celebrate Christmas,...

Dec 17th

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Dec 16th

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Dec 15th

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Dec 15th

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Deadline Dining -- Nosh Pit →

I’ve noticed this lately as well - not so much the time limit but the rest of the points she mentions: No reservations policy? That’s about you. Communal table? You you you. A la carte dining? Ka-ching, ditto, ka-ching. Charging for bread? Say it with me now. I don’t know what her problem is with a la carte dining (unless she’s misusing the term), I actually prefer a la carte to...

Dec 14th

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Satay: Malaysian Street Food in Seattle →

Looks like I have an excursion to make. Though I’m not sure why I’m getting a little flutter inside - I know it’s just going to let me down. More on it here, from the Seattle Met site.

Dec 14th

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2,400-Year-Old 'Soup' Discovered In China →

Apparently they also discovered wine.

Dec 14th

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