Apparently, it's the Brits whose accents changed over time, not Americans.
Very interesting little piece of linguistic history.
U.S. Currency Redesign
Vibrant, modern redesign of the $1-$100. New look embraces variation in color, dimension, and historical fact.
America is Fucked (Graphically at least).
I can’t help but love people this passionate about typefaces.
Paris Returns
Okay, I am back but have yet to develop (yes develop) any film, or have the desire to type too much. I will present you with a quick list of my highlights for now.
I also request an update of what I’ve missed. I don’t care whether it’s Scrabbled-related, world-related, or music-related news. As long as those three are covered.
Cross-Country Trip
I am leaving tomorrow morning, 10:00 a.m., for a cross-country round trip adventure. I am traveling with my friend (and somehow-cousin-through-marriage relative) Tom. I didn’t think I’d have anyone to go with, so that’s why I didn’t say anything until now. We’ll be gone for roughly 4 weeks, maybe less, probably not more.
I could use any and all suggestions. I’ll also try to accomplish any and all requests.
Any albums I should definitely put on the iPod?
Check out a list of the major stops after the jump. It’s mostly National Parks, with some cities thrown in. Though, we’ll probably be camping at National grounds just outside of those cities as well.
Summing Up The Economy
This step-by-step cause-and-effect article starts with the pension funds and ends with full marshall law.
India Cram Schools
I was talking education with a student’s father last Friday. He is originally from Koto, India and sent me an article about India’s Cram Schools which have incredibly increased his hometown’s population.
Students drop out of high school and move out in order to attend a 2-year cram school to prepare for the entrance exam to one of a few Indian Institutes of Technology. These IITs are renowned, as you can imagine.
How American Are You?
Ok you bunch of commies. I’m in my final semester of school and in a class that I don’t particularly care about. We’re talking about the residential market. Then the thought came to me: ’merica!
