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Tricia recommends a few "Best of Craigslist" today:

1. Was that your limb? - prosthetic arm found at subway station

2. Rogue wizard - I didn't know Coney Island had wizards.

Emily: "Only in Pennsylvania."

3. In love with a roller coaster & Object sexuality - If I was attracted to Mr. Coffee, would I be a homo-objectophile?

TIME Magazine named Barack Obama Person of the Year yesterday. To honor this, they also presented Obama-themed art from the web's top photo-sharing site, Flickr. jmj

For all those baking holiday cookies this season. From the NY Times, the secret of butter. eab

This is an older article but pretty interesting. Warren Buffet has disowned his son's adopted daughter, an artist in California. eab

NPR Second Stage host Robin Hilton picks his 10 Best Unknown Musical Artists of 2008. jmj

The 1981 murder of 6 year-old Adam Walsh, son of America's Most Wanted creator John Walsh, has finally been solved. John Walsh created the television show in honor of his son, profiling the nation's most notorious criminals and inspired changes in how authorities search for missing children.jmj

By now we've all seen the video of the Iraqi journalist throwing his shoes at President Bush. Two things immediately came to mind:

1. G.W. has cat-like reflexes.
2. How the hell did the reporter manage to throw both shoes before being beaten into submission?
3. Who throws a shoe? Honestly? jmj

When comparing cognitive and mechanical skills the opportunity to receive a bonus for performance affects outcomes. Though in a way you may not have assumed. Could the corporate bonus structure be all wrong? eab

Robert Reich asks, "if a company is too big to fail, maybe - just maybe - it's too big, period." (via snark) eab

Maybe the biggest irony today is that Washington policymakers who are funneling taxpayer dollars to these too-big-to-fail companies are simultaneously pushing them to consolidate into even bigger companies.

The West Philly Hybrid X Team is an organization based out of West Philadelphia High School. "One of the most disadvantaged areas of the city." Could this and organizations of this kind be the jumping point to a new automotive revolution in America - if the Big 3 fall apart? (via Mark Tomizawa) eab

I know a lot of people my age that have never been on an actual "date." The generation before us finds that odd, but what they don't realize, is that dating is outdated. jmj

The Chinese government has been on a foreign website banning-spree, including the BBC China. jmj

High pesticide levels have been found In fruit-based drinks in some countries outside United States. jmj

An advertising twist on the Charlie Brown Christmas. Funny stuff. tjc

The American Coal Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity has launched a clean coal campaign ad for the holidays. Clever, but complete bull. jmj

Dubner over at Freakonomics ties the current situation involving Blagojevich in Chicago with the sumo wrestlers who fixed matches and how the the situational similarities may lead us to a less corrupt political climate moving forward. At least in the short term. eab

Following the Blagojevich situation, Marginal Revolution, after coming across how much a Senate seat is actually worth, asks, doesn't 500K$ seem a bit cheap? eab

And to finish the trifecta of Balgojevich related pieces - The NY Times reports that this sort of corruption has quite a long history. eab

Continuing with Tim's notes on intelligence from Monday, we are now entering the age of mass intelligence. (via kottke) eab

Highlighted by CC Sabathia's record-breaking deal with the New York Yankees, 11 Major League Baseball players were either traded or signed with new teams yesterday bringing the Winter Meetings total to 29 players. The hot stove is on fire! jmj

Reusable food delivery containers. You simply swap clean ones kept at your house with the delivery guy when he drops off your food - keeping the cycle going. Somewhat reminds me of the neighborhood umbrella share (Dutch Umbrella) that my neighborhood has. Many of the local restaurants, pubs, stores and coffee shops keep umbrellas on hand that you can take if necessary and then return to any other participating establishment. A movement that has succeeded so wonderfully that many other parts of the city now participate. eab

A new study shows that people who carry a variant of the FTO gene, which is linked to obesity, eat an average of 100 extra calories per meal. jmj

To network and industry insiders the NBC-Leno deal is symptomatic of bigger problems that the network and industry are facing. But does the deal actually relegate the network to second tier status? eab

Today is the 27 year anniversary of the murder of Philadelphia Police Officer Daniel Faulkner. His murderer, Mumia Abu-Jamal, is still on death row in the most controversial murder trial in United States history. jmj

How is determining just how good a college quarterback may be in the pros like evaluating a teacher. Gladwell enlightens, in the way only Gladwell can. eab

Firefox 3.1 Beta 2 was released to the public Monday, but Mozilla is already targeting Firefox 3.1 Beta 3 for a February 2009 release. jmj

I've been enamored with the abilities of the touch pad on my new MacBook. The NY Times though breaks down the wonder that is our own touch pads if you will. eab

Just like everything else, the iPhone will soon be coming to Wal*Mart. jmj

Chuck Klosterman takes aim at the long delayed, greatly hyped, Chinese Democracy in the context needed for a proper review. eab

After 23 seasons with 355 victories and a record 18 Gold Gloves, pitcher Greg Maddux officially retired yesterday. jmj

I was particularly interested in the De La Hoya / Pacquiao fight this past weekend. Being a Pacquiao fan more so then a boxing fan I was hoping Pac Man would pull the upset. For those of you who don't know much about why this fight was a big deal check out the pre fight breakdown and take note of the weight and size disparity between the two fighters. And don't forget to check out the post fight recap to read about Pac Man's dominant performance. eab

Hilarious self defense video. (via cynical-c) eab