Here are some of the more interesting things I’ve come across in the past week or so:

Hey professor, what’s another name for pirate’s treasure? Uh, I think it’s booty.

GTA IV is breaking the mold for digital content distribution.

Micah Magnolia Coryell’s birth: A delivery dialogue–amazing story of Alina and Patrick’s new baby’s transition into the outside world.

What is a Memristor?

Defend your beer from the skunk and other enemies! Via Shaun.

Wisdom on food and the environment from Reason: here, here and http://www.reason.com/blog/show/126237.html. Let me note that I also do not have anything against organic foods or any other type of foods either. However, no one should pretend that organic foods are saving the earth—they require more acreage, more resources, etc. That said, I will continue to enjoy them without feeling the least bit guilty or on the other hand self-righteous.

Did someone mention food? And rising prices? Four more great posts from Marginal Revolution: Charles Tilly RIP, no more Rosetta Stones, local currencies=useless? and what era of fiction should smart men prefer?

Good links via Cafe Hayek:

What recession?

Smuggling, not just a good idea, it’s also patriotic.