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The Diablo Economy
I have never played Diablo but this post by the Ivey Business Review about the history of the game’s virtual economy is totally fascinating.
The First Women Pilots in Afghan History
Via our pal Jon Custer, here is a really great piece in BBC’s News magazine about Latifa Nabizada, who, with her sister Laliuma, became the first two women pilots in Afghan air force history. When Latifa gave birth to her daughter, she took her on flights with her.
Unpaid Internships Won’t Necessarily Get You a Job
Jordan Weissmann looked at a survey by NACE showing that college students who do unpaid internships are more likely to get a job than students who never interned (though students who do paid internships are).
The Financial Diaries of Low- and Moderate-Income Families
I listened to an episode of Planet Money last night and discovered the U.S. Financial Diaries project, which is tracking more than 200 low- and moderate-income households over the course of the year and collecting highly specific details about the financial activity that occurs in the home.
WWYD: The Replacement Check That Never Arrives
A babysitter is given a check with an incorrect amount and requests a new one. The new check never arrives. What should she do next?
The $48 ‘World War Z’ Mega-ticket
Max Brooks’s World War Z is going to be screened in advance tomorrow for moviegoers who buy a $48 “mega-ticket,” which includes a digital copy of the movie when it becomes available, a movie poster, and a small popcorn (seriously, they couldn’t spring for a large?).
N.Y.U.’s Vacation Home Loans
Trachtenberg is commenting in the Times about N.Y.U. loaning out money to some faculty members and administrators to buy vacation homes.
The Home-Cooked Challenge
This week, KJ Dell’Antonia and her family are trying to do “The Home-Cooked Challenge” and have gotten rid of all the processed food in their house.
How Much Do You Spend on Electricity Each Month?
Leave the lights on. Watch the bill creep up a tiny bit.
Everyone Ends Up Liking Her More Than You
There may come a time in your life when your mother will ask you the following question: “When can I visit your office?”
