The New Yorker interviews Nobel economist and NYT columnist Paul Krugman about his career and the impact of politics on his work.
http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2010/03/01/100301fa_fact_macfarquhar
I picked up a free newspaper yesterday, and received this offer from the Globe and Mail.
Rules Are Bent a Little, and Olympic Torch Visits the U.S.
The Olympic torch visited my hometown (South Surrey/ White Rock), my
street in New Westminster, and for the only time in the 2010 Olympic
Torch Relay, the flame dipped into the United States. I'm catching the
spirit.
Paying Zero for Public Services
http://blogs.worldbank.org/publicsphere/paying-zero-public-services
In India, citizens resist public corruption by paying bribes with a
zero rupee note.
The Travel Smart 2010 website http://travelsmart2010.ca/
Travel Smart 2010 is the official transportation website for the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics, and has crucial information on road closures, trip planning on transit, transit advisories and transportation to the Olympic venues. The website will help you plan ahead, and relates to safety by reducing unnecessary detours and speeding (due to lateness).
Stunning video of the 2010 Olympic city, with waves of fog and panoramic time lapse shots. Gorgeous!
From The New York Times:
CRITIC'S NOTEBOOK: If Meals Won Medals
Where to eat in Vancouver, British Columbia, which is among the best
food towns in the history of the Winter Games.
Mmmmmm.... Ramen.
One Noodle at a Time in Tokyo
Ramen, a simple concoction of broth and noodles, has inspired passion
among Japanese and foreigners alike, and allows for a deeper
understanding of the city itself.
Cheers, Chris (via iPhone)
