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I have completed the last part of my lecture and have edited it. I still hope to incorporate data on the defunding of higher education.
An Idiosyncratic Perspective on the Economy and Economics
Thoughts on the hacked climate change e-mail
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One of the problems is that science has become politicized. Industries hire hacks (including scientists) to attack any science that does not meet their needs. Think of the Chamber of Commerce’s recent call for economists to write a paper that will attack health care.
Under constant attack, scientists may […]
HISTORICAL RHYMES
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The debt crisis in Dubai is probably overblown in the media in terms of global economic consequences, but the fear that the problems will spill over into other markets is certainly real enough. But if this sounds like deja vu all over again, you’re right.
Been there, done […]
From VoxEU: The Great Trade Collapse
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Causes, Consequences and Prospects, edited by Richard Baldwin
From Baldwin’s introductory chapter:
World trade experienced a sudden, severe and synchronised collapse in late 2008 — the sharpest in recorded history and deepest since WWII. This Ebook — written for the world’s trade ministers gathering for the WTO’s Trade Ministerial in Geneva […]
Cash for appliances
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From the folks who brought you Cash for Clunkers.
Here is the description of the program from the Energy Department (hat tip: King Banaian):
In late 2009 or early 2010, you may be eligible to receive rebates from your state or territory for the purchase of new ENERGY STAR-qualified appliances.
These rebates […]
The Greatest Scientific Scandal of Our Age
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Here’s a good summary of why Climategate is the greatest scientific scandal of our generation:
There are three threads in particular in the leaked documents which have sent a shock wave through informed observers across the world.
1. Perhaps the most obvious, as lucidly put together by Willis Eschenbach (see […]
First 2-Month Restaurant Index Gain (%) in 3 Years
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The outlook for the restaurant industry improved somewhat in October, as the National Restaurant Association’s comprehensive index of restaurant activity registered its first gain in three months. The Association’s Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) a monthly composite index that tracks the health of and outlook for the U.S. restaurant […]
Online Black Friday Spending Up By 11% vs. 2008
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ComScore, a leader in measuring the digital world, today reported holiday season retail e-commerce spending for the first 27 days of the November – December 2009 holiday season. For the holiday season-to-date, $10.57 billion has been spent online, marking a 3-percent increase versus the corresponding days last year. […]
The Rich Are Getting Richer and the Poor Are Getting Richer; The Good Old Days Are Now
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Click to enlarge.Steve Horwitz at the Austrian Economists blog has a good post based on Census Bureau data that were recently released on “Living Conditions in the United States, 2005.” The chart above (click to enlarge) shows the percentage of all U.S. households owning various household appliances in […]
Another V-Sign: Manufacturing Overtime Hours
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Scott Grannis writes about another V-sign of the economic recovery: the rebound in real personal consumption expenditures:
The turnaround has nothing to do with cash-for-clunkers, since that washed out of the numbers by the end of October (i.e., some spending was accelerated, followed by some payback). On balance, […]
Japanese hardware sales, November 16th-22rd, 2009
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In just one day on store shelves in Japan this past week Nintendo sold over 100,000 of their jumbo sized Dsi LL that retail for ¥20000 ($221).
Here is the breakdown of Japan’s video game hardware sales from November 16th […]
TURBO
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TURBO is a high adrenaline short film in the tradition of The Karate Kid and Tron. It tells the story of Hugo Park (Justin Chon, Twilight) a misspent youth whose only outlet for angst is a 4D fighting videogame called […]
Robin Williams talks video games on Fallon
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Robin Williams shares his experiences online in Call of Duty and naming his daughter Zelda recently on the Late Show with Jimmy Fallon.
LGJ: Gaming’s professional plaintiffs and class actions
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This week’s LGJ explores the idea of professional plaintiffs in gaming and class action lawsuits.
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Any post that is marked “Submitted by Law of the Game” and any content that appears on this blog is not legal advice. It only constitutes commentary on legal issues, and […]
LGJ: Read the fine print!
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This LGJ speaks to contracts and the “fine print” in the wake of the recent disputes over the use of musicians in rhythm games.
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Motos posting
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[?]Submitted by Gaming Briefs and Nostalgia Bits
One of these future-style games, presented in the Amstrad version:
Set on what looks almost like a chess board, the object is to try and knock the balls off with your own player icon. If you take too long, stars can fall and put holes in […]
Upcoming movie gets an upcoming game to accompany it
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It seems that James Cameron is working on a computer game to coincide with the release of his upcoming movie called Avatar:
LOS ANGELES (AP) - James Cameron was thinking beyond the big screen when he created the alien world of Pandora. The “Titanic” director worked […]
A Phozon clip
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Not much of a recording, but it’ll have to do for now.
This very rare game released in 1983 has you guiding a black molecule with red spikes, and you need to align other molecules to create complex patterns. An interesting idea that unfortunately wasn’t as […]
Dune 2: The Building of a Dynasty
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This is only an intro clip, but it should do for now.
This was one of the first authentic RTS games, based on the famous sci-fi novels by Frank Herbert, and much more fun to play than it ever was to watch David Lynch’s 1984 movie, […]
A topic for the BattleTech games
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Here are two videos of BattleTech: The Crescent Hawk’s Inception and Revenge:
These were early precursors to the kind of strategy games that Command & Conquer would set the standard for later on, made by a game developer called Westwood that later merged with EA in […]
A video of Mighty Bomb Jack
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This is the NES version.
Another delightful followup to the classic game of yesteryear, this is more of a side-scrolling adventure, with the hero finding his way through a pyramid filled with treasures and mummies. This too is a very engaging game.
Thunder Dragon flight
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Another nifty plane combat outing, in three recordings:
Fight against still more alien invaders with your powerful copter-like aircraft. The spread line of missiles is a good accessory, as is the phoenix-shaped firepower. And some of the enemy formations are clever too.
Left for Dead 2 television commercial: What is that song?
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Written by Black Entertainment USA
So have you seen the Let for Dead 2 video game commercial? I’m sure most have by now. It’s all over television.
The commercial itself is pretty common considering the genre. Blast the zombies and stay alive. Nothing all that new for an FPS […]
Did you think about your 2009 tax bill yet?
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Written by Michael Vass
So I was just thinking about something interesting. Obviously President Obama has made a big todo about his Stimulus package. He gave everyone who receives a paycheck (and only those people) some $500 - over several months. In addition his Administration gave out $4500 to […]
Giving Thanks
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Happy Thanksgiving!!
This is one of my favorite holidays. Non-religious, based on celebrating, connecting with friends and family, giving thanks — and of course lots of eating. Maybe as a fitness professional, I should be telling you to stick to your “diet” at Thanksgiving…blah, blah, blah…get […]
