Brian Gongol
(11.22.2005)
Human-Development Indicators Presented Profoundly Well
Economists everywhere could take a lesson from the engaging way the Human Development Report is displayed by the Gapminder Foundation
(11.22.2005)
Utterly Bizarre: Naked Man Jumps to Death from DC Office BUilding
The most rapid and effective response seems to have come from the city's parking enforcement, who ticketed the man's double-parked car before the police and fire/rescue workers had gotten their work done
(11.22.2005)
Podcasting College Lectures
Another fad, to be sure. It's fine to hear a lecture, but if the instructor isn't wise enough to make their presentation worth attending, then why pay tuition?
(11.22.2005)
Explosion at Chemical Plant Frightens Chinese Officials
Shutting down the water supply for a city of 3 million people
(11.22.2005)
Newspaper Circulation Declines: Shifting from "Bad" to "Crisis"
Circulation down 2% to 3% across the industry, but some papers have lost more than 10% in the last year
(11.22.2005)
The Bran-Man Experiment
(11.22.2005)
How to Park the Same Number of Cars in 1/4 the Space
If people never enter parking garages, the facilities can dump all of the things needed to make them safe for humans. Automation is the keystone.