Puzzles about the family farm
On his blog Applied Mythology, Steve Savage has a nice post on farmers in the US and Canada, with graphs showing how their numbers have dwindled and how efficient they…
Read moreHappy Thanksgiving
After a week of grey, Austin has reverted to its sunny, blue skies. It seems like the New Year, the first day that I have not had looming deadlines in…
Read moreLaugh or Cry? Pollan and Moss Face Up to a Challenge
The [New York Times] Dining section had brought together Mr. Pollan (whose latest book, “Cooked,” was published last week) and Mr. Moss to make a tasty, reasonably healthy lunch. But…
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