Metrics

How do you know your data do reflect
the truth that lies behind the shadow scene
and not mere side-effects of your technique
a stagnant pool reflecting not enlight?

Shocking New Information Revealed

Captured members of the forces of القذافي‎ are shocked to discover they are fighting fellow Libyans rather than agents of Israel's Mossad, and Tunisian, Egyptian and Syrian fighters on hallucinogenic drugs.
from The Times of India

Next up ... Disappointed Bombers Distressed (to learn the truth about the virgins awaiting them in the afterlife)

Harmon's First Hypothesis

ἀξίωμα If you defer choice on anything to anyone else, they will always choose whatever they perceive to be in their own best interest.

ὑπόθεσις Regardless of what they choose, they will never make the best choice for your own self interest.

Jimmy Wong Library Song

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Jimmy Wong

Alexandra Wallace

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古琴

ブリーチ

Big Moon Rising

I see the big moon arising
I see trouble go away
I see earthquakes enlightening
I see good times today

Go outside tonight
Well, it's bound to change your life,
There's a big moon on the rise.

It is so tiny now

http://tinyurl.com/harmonieux

Entrenched Stupidity

Phrase of the day:
"... entrenched stupidity ..."
-Adam Gopnik
Just think of the myriad ways you could use this phrase.

News

It all sucks and is sooo depressing that my new year's resolution is to completely ignore it.

My Partner's Brandy Manhattan

Cocktail glass
Orange twist
Cointreau wash
2 oz. St-Rémy VSOP Brandy
¾ oz. Martini & Rossi red vermouth
dash Fee Brother's Old Fashion Aromatic bitters
Luxardo Maraschino Cherry
3-4 ice cubes

Place 3-4 ice cubes in pitcher or cocktail shaker.

Add bitters, vermouth, and brandy.

Rinse cocktail glass with Coinreau, press oil from orange twist on rim and discard, place cherry in glass.

Stir liquids and strain into glass.

Sip and enjoy!