NEIGHBORHOODS Joel Charles Snell THE BIRTH OF OMAHA, NEBRASKA In 1804, the Omaha and Ponca Native Americans were overwhelmed by Europeans. Their strength was having metal for weapons and immunity. Europe had become so dirty from the residue in the … Continue reading →
MULTIPLE REGRESSION AND ITS DISCONTENTS Introduction Multiple regression is part of a larger statistical strategy originated by Gauss. The authors raise questions about the theory and suggest some changes that would make room for Mandelbrot and Serendipity. Anecdotes * One … Continue reading →
Lehrer, J. (2009) How we decide, Boston: Houghton, Mifflin, Harcourt Humans are neither rational nor irrational, rather they are other than-rational. Science writer Jonah Lehrer does an excellent job describing and defending this position. Even in those split second decision, … Continue reading →
KRUG PARK OF OMAHA/ THE DEADLY ROLLER COASTER RIDE Before including an article on Krug Park, let me just add a few of my own experiences and an interview with a person who was nearby. As you will see, it … Continue reading →
IS GOD IN OUR GENES? Chu, Jeff Et. Al. (2004) “ Is God in our genes?” TIME (10/25) 62-70. A scientist has identified at least one gene VMAT2. This gene along with others yet to be identified appears to generate … Continue reading →
GAMBLING ADDICTION Kluger (2005) TIME, 8/1, 52-53. In terms of neurochemistry, gambling when monitored by MRI’s appears to affect the same areas of the brain as drugs, sex, and other obsessive behavior. About 10 millionAmericans have the problem. The MRI’s … Continue reading →
MICRO CARS BUSINESS WEEK (2008)3/24 E-6 TO E-14 Years ago, when gas was cheap, I bought a Toyota Echo. It did everything that I wanted and got 40 miles to the gallon. I think the cost was around $11, 000 … Continue reading →
Lange, Alexandra (2022) Meet Me by the Fountain, an Inside History of the Mall, New York: Bloomsbury Publishes. Reviewed by Prof. Joel Charles Snell Fast Times at Ridgemont High is a cult 80’s classic. Stacy Hamilton (Jennifer Jason Leigh) copulates … Continue reading →
Maddow, Rachel (2012) Drift: The Unmooring of American Military Power Historically, the “drift” of the military from American society was not automatic but planned. When Ronald Reagan needed money to fight he sold weapons to one country through another country. … Continue reading →
I WANT MY MTV SURGERY WITHOUT SLICING BUSINESS WEEK (2008) 4/14 Arnst 56/57 NEWSWEEK (2008) Peno . 40 Up the vagina, rectum, down the mouth, or a tiny hole in the stomach and the operation is conducted. Out come the … Continue reading →