Prince of Persia is much more marketable than Prince of Iran.

good quote

moderation in all things, especially moderation

As I was walking last night, I got to peek through the window at the students at the adult education center here in San Juan Capistrano. I love seeing people get smarter! (No degrees being offered, just people increasing their skills.)

How to save the earth

If human beings breathed less often, there would be less CO2. QED, yo.

Another solution would be to offset our carbon emissions with an equal amount of plants. You could wear a tray of plants around your neck. Heavier breathers could wear a larger tray.

Awesome sentences

Over confidence and in particular the idea that we are special and will live a long life suggests the error is saving too much. Note that we also tend to think that our partner will be alive as well. My wife once asked me whether we were saving enough for "our" retirement. "Sure," I said, "don't forget one of us will probably die before the other and I'm not saving for your future husband." "Why," she replied with a sigh, "can't economists be more human?"

If you're giving advice to someone falling out of love and you feel normal, telling them how to feel is completely wrong. Likewise, if you're giving advice to a depressed person, realize that they're in a completely different state than you. Give them time and send them strength.

(And yes, I know I've been a hypocrite in this area before.)

To all the girls at the Irvine Spectrum

I don't actually need to see your shirt opened up and your bra exposed. If you're showing everything, I assume that you are deeply insecure (which is not a crime, but not being aware of it is). You're probably high maintenance, accustomed to crowds of weak men doing what you want them to do and lazy about actually carrying your weight in a relationship.

If you've got it, you don't need to show it. If you've got it, I'll be able to tell. Promise!