Babblog Issue 2.25--September 18, 2005

The Voices of Reason
Top Food Experiences
by Various Authors

Maybe it's some elaborate dish that can only be had in a hard-to-find restaurant in Paris, or maybe it's your mom's special recipe that's been handed down generation after generation. This week, the Voices look back on some of their favorite dishes. Read more.

Click here for next week's Voices of Reason question regarding underrated TV shows.

Rant and Rave:
Music
by Martell

Rave—The album Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge by My Chemical Romance—
About once every couple of years does an album come out that really grabs me, and last year's sophomore release by My Chemical Romance is the most recent album to hold me captive.

From the opening track "Helena" through the radio hit "I'm Not Okay (I Promise)," the first five songs on the album provide a non-stop adrenaline rush. Two slower songs after that provide a brief rest before diving back into another series of super-charged tunes.

It's the perfect set of music for a 45-minute run or for the car ride to an early morning meeting (or class). I've probably listened to this album over 100 times over the past few months, and it still has the same effect on me each time. If you can handle music that is loud and fast, I highly recommend it.

Other Links
On a weekly basis (at least), one should make a stop by McSweeney's to read some really funny stuff.

You also should look at this insane auction on eBay. Word is that it's for real.

Golf Rules to Make Lanny Watkins Proud
by Jeff Lewis

If you're like most people, there are times when the frustrations of golf can make you want to quit the game. But you don't have to resort to that. Here Jeff presents five different scoring/playing variatons that are certain to add the fun back into your round. Read More.

Babblog Poker
Poker Lesson #9: The Implicit Collusion Rule
by Oliver Butterick

While poker is not played as a team competition, there are situations where it is beneficial for players to work together. Read about which are the instances where collusion is expected, and why it matters whether or not the agreement was an unspoken one. Read More.

Babblog Music
When Van Halen Were At Their Best
by Ian Wigley

When Eddie Van Halen burst onto the scene in 1978, he forever changed the way guitar was played. Unfortunately, Van Halen's debut album was the peak of their creative output. Or was it? Ian shares with us a very different opinion. Read More.