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Observation Stew Yet again this has been a busy busy week. In particular, I’ve been so busy at lunch and when I get home I haven’t had the time (or energy) to share my accumulated links with you. So here’s a quick link post before I write up the review from last night’s show:

At The Top of Her Class. Here’s an interesting story about a high school valedictorian… in a high school class of one. She lives in a central Nevada town, and is the only graduating senior. She’s at the top of her class… and I guess also at the bottom. It’s all how you look at it.
Hidden Design. I’ve grown very fond of the podcast “99% Invisible“, which looks at hidden design issues in everyday items we never think about. Here are a couple of hidden design questions I’ve spotted this week. For example, have you ever thought about the share button, and why there are so many variants of it. Here’s another: Why is blue such a predominant color on the Internet? Wonderful design questions.
History. History fascinates me, especially obscure history. For example, here’s a link that came across a maps reddit that presents an animated history of the Boston Subway system (click on the thumbnail of the map to see the animation). Here’s another: an article on one of the first drafts of the screenplay of “The Wizard of Oz”. What is especially interesting is the author: Gregory Maguire, author of Wicked.
Security. Two interesting articles on security and privacy. The first is very important for everyone who uses AT&T — it appears your mobile phone can put you at risk by being a promiscuous slut. The other is a warning for everyone who loves to complete those Buzzfeed quizzes — remember that quizzes are a great way to collect loads of personal information.
News You Can Use. Here are some links to news you can use. The first talks about middle class relief for UC tuition; alas, we didn’t file the FAFSA this year as we never get anything anyway, and now it is too late for us (we may also be above the cutoff). The second is a useful list of Windows tips and tricks, including the information on how to create God Mode.
Theatre Things. Here are two theatre related things about some parody musicals. First, “Debbie Does Dallas: The Musical” is returning to NYC. Alas, I think it is after Erin returns to LA. Secondly, the parody musical we saw in Las Vegas, “Evil Dead: The Musical“, is working on their own cast album and funding it on IndeGoGo.
Everyone Loves Pizza. Here’s a last singlet item: an article on the bakery behind most of the GF pizza dough in restaurants in LA.

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