What I'm reading, and more
I'm previewing a May release called Freakonomics, by Steven Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner, and I'm convinced that everyone will be talking about this one.
Levitt is the winner of the American Economic Association's John Bates Clark Medal, awarded to the most promising economist under the age of 40, but he's anything but dry. His forte is asking the right questions. Here's a sample:
If drug dealers are so rich, why do so many of them live with their moms?
What do Ku Klux Klan members and real estate agents have in common?
With the writing help of a New York Times reporter, Levitt takes us on a journey of the mind that will rival Blink, and I never thought I'd say that this year.
We'll have the book on its May 1 on-sale date, but you may want to get your name on a copy right away.
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Tuesday is Dessert Night.
Thursday we're thrilled to have world travelers Andy and Chandy Schanie regale us with their trip to "Europe on a Budget." The event will feature DVD slides from the trip and some tips on how to get around without spending a load. Key information in a year when the dollar won't go so far across the pond.
Friday last was a kicker of a time for Third Space Night and Saturday was an equally enjoyable Rhyme & Reason. Why don't you join us this week - Friday at 8, Saturday at 6.
And the big show starts at noon on Sunday when we're honored to present a showing of the watercolors and oil paintings of Candace Bonn. The reception runs for three hours (drop in at your convenience and meet the artist) and we hope to persuade Candy to leave a few pieces on exhibit throughout March.
And oh, yeah. There's some kind of public affairs thing happening next Wednesday, March 2, starting at 7. If you aren't aware of that yet, you ain't been payin' attention. More later...
Levitt is the winner of the American Economic Association's John Bates Clark Medal, awarded to the most promising economist under the age of 40, but he's anything but dry. His forte is asking the right questions. Here's a sample:
If drug dealers are so rich, why do so many of them live with their moms?
What do Ku Klux Klan members and real estate agents have in common?
With the writing help of a New York Times reporter, Levitt takes us on a journey of the mind that will rival Blink, and I never thought I'd say that this year.
We'll have the book on its May 1 on-sale date, but you may want to get your name on a copy right away.
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Tuesday is Dessert Night.
Thursday we're thrilled to have world travelers Andy and Chandy Schanie regale us with their trip to "Europe on a Budget." The event will feature DVD slides from the trip and some tips on how to get around without spending a load. Key information in a year when the dollar won't go so far across the pond.
Friday last was a kicker of a time for Third Space Night and Saturday was an equally enjoyable Rhyme & Reason. Why don't you join us this week - Friday at 8, Saturday at 6.
And the big show starts at noon on Sunday when we're honored to present a showing of the watercolors and oil paintings of Candace Bonn. The reception runs for three hours (drop in at your convenience and meet the artist) and we hope to persuade Candy to leave a few pieces on exhibit throughout March.
And oh, yeah. There's some kind of public affairs thing happening next Wednesday, March 2, starting at 7. If you aren't aware of that yet, you ain't been payin' attention. More later...
posted by All4Word at 11:35 PM
1 Comments:
Aargh ... another conflict, this time with the neighborhood association meeting on Thursday. I'd love to hear the talk about budget travel, as it's something quite near and dear to the old ticker.
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