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On the Diamond, in the Hoosegow
This just in. Faithful reader John H. passed along a link to a NYTimes article on something called "decision fatigue," basically, the idea that after a day full of decisions, large and small, our decision-making ability is dulled late in the day and we pretty much don't want to make yet one more decision. The research is applied across a whole range of decision-making, from critical to not so important. One of the statistics quoted is from a study of decisions made by parole boards. If you're a perp, make sure your hearing is scheduled for early in the day. About 70 percent of those parole hopefuls were granted their freedom. Late in the day? The figure drops to 10 percent. So, at least in this study, time of day is as big a determinant as any facts in your case. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/21/magazine/do-you… Thx, John— March 31, 2012 10:11 a.m.
For Easter: Chicks?
Please, please don't buy adorable tiny Easter bunnies for your kids! As rabbits mature, they become difficult to deal with unless you know what you're doing. Every year, most six-month-old bunnies that looked so cute on Easter day are either thrown out of the house (certain death by coyote/hawk) or taken to shelters that are overloaded with the rejects. Please read up on rabbit care before you buy one. They get big, they get feisty, they need special diets (not just cartoon rabbit food of carrots and lettuce), and they can be destructive. They must be spayed/neutered. Rabbits need a responsible pet owner, just like a dog or a cat. Do yourself and the rabbit a favor and don't buy one unless you're willing to make the commitment!— March 29, 2012 11 a.m.
On the Diamond, in the Hoosegow
Thx, Coasty.— March 28, 2012 7:23 p.m.
When two-ply isn’t enough and light bulbs go poof
Yep. Big wads o' tissue are big wads o' plumbing problems. Might be one reason 3-ply is the upper limit of reasonably marketable bum wipe here. That doubly applies to septic systems. And I do sympathize that you have rhyming toilet-flush advice clogging up your pipes.— March 14, 2012 4:50 p.m.
When two-ply isn’t enough and light bulbs go poof
A fine example of how clever and sensible you Alicelanders really are. Ignore Grandma. She doesn't know you as I do.— March 14, 2012 4:30 p.m.
Pasteurized History
The guy's a foot taller than Buzz, but he still lands a good one. Thanks for the link.— March 13, 2012 9:42 a.m.
Pasteurized History
interesting answer, refried. your source?— March 13, 2012 9:34 a.m.
Pasteurized History
Didn't matter at the time. It was just a proud moment for daughter who had a cool dad and waanted everybody to know.— March 12, 2012 2:57 p.m.
Pasteurized History
Proud time for Dad, that's for sure. I never understood why people believe it was all a hoax. What did NASA have to gain from a hoax? More goofy thinking from those we share a voting booth with.— March 11, 2012 12:41 p.m.
Murder with Special Circumstances?
Thanks, everybody. Enjoyed the -- triologue?— February 27, 2012 8:53 a.m.