Chicken Salad Sandwich on Multigrain

Why "security" keeps winning out over privacy

by Daniel Solove in Salon

Pizza from The Upper Crust

Populists Versus Managers 

by Ronald Brownstein in the National Journal


This is actually from December, so the "candidates" it talks about aren't all actually in the race, but it's a good essay on party demographics.

Chicken Caesar Salad

The Failure of American Schools 

by Joel Klein in The Atlantic

Basil Fried Rice w/ Chicken

The Elephant in the Green Room 

by Gabriel Sherman in New York magazine


It's long and I admit I'm not done reading it, but it came highly recommended and it's been getting a lot of buzz lately, apparently.

Vegetable Chai Ya Noodles

Is Wikipedia a World Cultural Repository? 

by Jared Keller in The Atlantic

Toasted PB&J w/ a Granny Smith Apple

The 5 Switches of Manliness: Physicality (1 of 5) 

by staff writer Brett in The Art of Manliness 


This is one post in a series on feeling more manly, or "curing the modern male malaise".  I haven't read all the others yet, but I like what I have read.  They kind of make me want to build my own house or hunt/gather my dinner.

Chicken-Bacon-Ranch Pizza & a Granny Smith Apple

Ludwig Wittgenstein: Philosopher 

by Daniel Dennett in TIME magazine


This guy was fascinating.  His wikipedia page is like a novel, and it's completely enthralling.

Summer Sausage Sandwich w/ American Cheese and Spicy Brown Mustard

PowerPoint Is Evil 

by Edward Tufte in Wired

Summer Sausage Sandwich w/ American Cheese and Spicy Brown Mustard

Federal Spending Received Per Dollar of Taxes Paid by State, 2005 

by the Tax Foundation


I think it's really interesting to consider the results of the study, the ideology of the Foundation, and the geographic bases of political beliefs in this country.

I got a request a while ago for some more political vitriol, and I'm afraid this is about as close as I'll get.

Rotisserie Chicken on Whole Wheat

Why America's Funniest Home Videos Won't Die 

by Brian Raftery in Wired


I was just having a conversation about AFV last week, specifically about its timeless nature and low production value.  I'm glad I'm not the only one who noticed these things, and that I'm not the only one who still enjoys watching it when I catch it on TV.

And far and away my favorite line:
“Just torrents of vomit,” Nasraway says. “It’s fantastic.”

Spiced Lentil Soup

Room for Growth: The one thing we can do to combat high oil prices 

by Michael Mikovksy in The New Republic

Buffalo Chicken Sub

High Schooler Challenges Bachmann to Debate on US Constitution 

by Andy Birkey in the Minnesota Independent

Buffalo Chicken Sub

The Kitchen Debate's Actual Kitchen 

by Justin Davidson in New York Magazine

 

Chicken Cacciatore

The Crazy Old Gadgets That Presaged the iPod, iPhone and a Whole Lot More 

by Alexis Madrigal in The Atlantic

Chicken Cacciatore

The New Geopolitics of Food 

by Lester R. Brown in Foreign Policy

Chicken, Broccoli, and Ziti

The Mark of "Kane" 

by Nigel Andrews in the Financial Times


Do not read this if you haven't seen the movie.  Seriously, SPOILER ALERT like whoa.

Salami and Provolone on Potato Dill Bread

The Smoking Gun: Friday Photo Fun 


Is it mean?  Maybe.  But's fun, without a doubt.

Whole Wheat Spaghetti w/ Spinach and Red Onion Chicken Sausage

The Megabus Effect 

by Bloomberg Businessweek via Providence Business News

Zucchini Stuffed w/ Beef, Onions, Pepper, Bulgur Wheat, and Turkish Baharat, w/ Yogurt

That's What She Said: Double Entendre Identification 

by Chloe Kiddon and Yuriy Brun in New Scientist


Also, I'll have you know that this lunch is homemade.

Tuna Sub w/ Lettuce, American, and Bacon (part 2)

El Clasico

by Brian Phillips in Run of Play


In honor of the Clasico this afternoon.

Tuna Sub w/ Lettuce, American, and Bacon

The Death of a Terrorist: A turning point? 

by Jon Huang and Aron Pilhofer in the New York Times


I know you've read/heard/watched until your eyes and ears were bleeding, but this is a little different and actually something I've been curious about. Obviously it's self-selecting so it's not completely representative, but it does give you an idea of the spectrum of opinions on the matter.

Spicy Crispy Chicken w/ Cashews, Pineapple, Peppers, and Onions

Ghost Dogs 

by Alisa Opar in Audubon Magazine