Sometimes you don’t want it to tell is so clearly: NYT coverage of luge crash.
February, 2010
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Feb 10
The Future of Analog Games
Beyond musical instrumentation, this is what I hoped would be a development path for the Surface. Check out the D&D prototype. Lot’s of potential here. They are just scratching the surface though (couldn’t resist). For instance, I’m not sure a virtual die roll should be kept. There are much more interesting interactive dynamics that could be developed if you want to add random controls. Regardless — watch this space. And the iPad could really help re-invent the family board game…
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Feb 10
Interesting Data
While nothing groundbreaking in the technique, the subject matter, story, and myth-busting technique are great ways to get and keep people interested in the data: okcupid’s The 4 Big Myths of Profile Pictures.
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Feb 10
Good & Plenty + Banana Nut Bread
This was the study that found men susceptible to the scent of doughnuts mingled with licorice. For women, first place for most arousing was a tie between baby powder and the combination of Good & Plenty candy with cucumber. Coming in second was a combination of Good & Plenty and banana nut bread.
In terms of meals (getting beyond scent alone) — my ideas: sushi or tapas. Light, small plates, that you eat with your hands for the most part…