peHUB Second Opinion 10.6
How Nonsense Sharpens the Intellect: A study suggests that a feeling of absurdity "may prime the brain to sense patterns it would otherwise miss - in mathematical equations, in language, in the world at large." (WSJ) Thank You: A UK woman is taking up George Carlin's torch, combating nonsensical corporate jargon, including at financial institutions. (WSJ) Continuing Debates: Is Michael Moore a fan of "Blue Bails"? (The Big Money) Grocery Sale: The unnamed PE bidder for grocery store Ukrop's has pulled out of its deal. (Supermarket News via Roanoke Times)
6 October 2009•1 min read
