Read it and Weep

The Onion really hits the nail on the head sometimes.

Anyway, this article has an absolutely wonderful title: Scientists Say Newly Discovered Earthlike Planet Could Support Robust Economy.

The article itself is meh, but the title is awesome!

RIP Caltech Bookstore (Unknown--2009)

The economy has apparently claimed another victim.

I heard today from a friend that the Caltech bookstore will be defunct as of May 1st. I wonder what plans Caltech has for textbooks and ordinary supplies that it's especially convenient to buy on campus? My best guess is that simple supplies will be available at Caltech's convenience store, but I'm less clear about the textbooks. Maybe the nearby Borders will carry them?

On a more selfish note, how will people buy my book?

Anyway, the closing of Caltech's bookstore makes me a little sad.

Logo of the Day

So I'm staying in the FDIC building... and in the lobby, every time I use the elevator, I pass by a sign celebrating their 75th anniversary that contains the motto "confidence and stability".

I don't think any additional comments are necessary, but here is a link where you can see for yourself.

Social Networking Sites (and related phenomena) for protests and reactions to them

CNN.com has an interest article about the upcoming G-20 protest and the roll of technology like Facebook and Twitter for organizing both protesting and reactions to them.