I rarely read Jimmy Breslin, mostly because I forget he's out there. His latest column asks a good question: how come we haven't caught Osama? Why, in fact, have we (meaning the Bushies) decided to ignore him? (Link lifted from Electrolite's comments).
Old-fashioned or highball? Well, depends on how much you want to pour.
I didn't major in economics, mostly because the school didn't offer a specific major at the time; my degree is the basic Bachelor's of Bus. Ad. I did, however, take four courses in the subject, because I enjoyed it (all cracks about the dismal science will be ignored). However, one can always learn more, and the 'Net has greatly expanded the opportunities to do so. If I can find the time (and the books), I think I'll audit Brad DeLong's course in Econ 210A. By the way, if you want textbooks at a cheaper price, try going overseas.
The differences are often significant: "Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry, Third Edition," for example, lists for $146.15 on the American Amazon site, but can be had for $63.48, plus $8.05 shipping, from the British one. And "Linear System Theory and Design, Third Edition" is $110 in the United States, but $41.76, or $49.81 with shipping, in Britain.
If that little pricing example doesn't take, I despair of college students everywhere.
Posted by Linkmeister at October 25, 2003 09:12 AM