I don’t mean to steal Eric Zivot’s thunder (well actually, I do), but he sent out a link to this blog post on econgrad earlier. It’s just about the funniest statistical commentary I’ve ever seen (not that that’s saying a lot.)
Economics and Politics
It’s a good thing I’m in on the ground floor with my brother for his eventual presidential run in 2032:
…the early advisers to presidential candidates can leave a big imprint. For the 2008 campaign, the six leading campaigns have each signed up their first-string economic policy teams. These advisers don’t hold the sway that the political aides do, but they can ultimately have a bigger effect on the world. If the next president is going to reform health care, attack climate change or address middle-class anxiety, the solution is going to be shaped by these policy advisers. As Douglas Holtz-Eakin, John McCain’s director of economic policy, says, ‘If you’re specific about what you want to do and you win, you have a mandate.’
Link to full article
Otters
Here’s the cutest video ever. If you don’t agree then I’m pretty sure you’re not human.
via BoingBoing
New Theme
Some of you may have noticed the new header picture that I put up last night. It’s a picture that Katie took of Layla during our summer road trip. What you may not be able to tell is that Layla is sitting in the backseat of the car, but her chin is resting on the shoulder of the front passenger seat. And yes, she really did sleep like that for portions of the trip!
Should I do this?
I just read this article on a service that for about $65, you can take a swab of your dog’s cheek, send it off to a lab, and in a few weeks find out exactly what breeds make up your pup. While I have a pretty good idea of the main breeds that make up my Layla, I thought I’d never know for sure since she’s a rescue. It kinda seems like the science that allows you to tell if your baby is going to be a girl or a boy. Should I find out for sure what Layla is, or should I just continue to enjoy her mysteries?