Unusual tests + Intelligent trolls

"Tyler [Cowen] once walked into class the day of the final exam and he said. "Here is the exam. Write your own questions. Write your own answers. Harder questions and better answers get more points." Then he walked out."

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If I was a student in his class, I would be simultaneously impressed and annoyed. What question would you ask?

Friday night links + A happy weekend

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Find out what's wrong with this order of pizza. (via imgur)

These cool-looking pools. I want to go to the second one! (via A CUP OF JO)

Also, these cool-looking floating docks. (via CanDock)

The White House Honey Porter. (via The White House Blog)

Speaking of which, President Obama on reddit. (via reddit)

Gorgeous DIY parachute ceiling for a wedding (or big party!). (via My Modern Met)

Teaching students code seems like a really smart idea. Way to go Estonia. (via Venture Beat)

Oh good, finally a pen for women. (via Amazon)

Is fall arriving? (via Refinery29)

The stopped clock illusion. (via BBC)

They are absolutely correct. Law school turns everyone into alcoholics. Don't quote me on that. (via Above the Law)

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Freebie + More brand-name courses

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Remember those MIT classes you could take? There are so many more options these days...for everyone and all for free. How awesome is that? If I wasn't starting school in a week, I would take the mythology class  UPenn is teaching or Stanford's Cryptography course. You also get a nifty certificate after completing the class. If you're interested, sign up here.

Friday night links + An amazing weekend

Tomorrowland stage via My Modern Met

Olympians and Kinesio tape. (via mental_floss)

And where they're living in London. (via i Design Arch)

McKayla Malroney's vault as depicted by Stephen Colbert. (via flavorpill)

The royals being super cute...yes, I'm still talking about the Olympics. (via Huffington Post)

Also cute. (via everyday's a weekend)

25 ways to use balloons creatively. (via Babble)

Oh my sweet lord these look delicious. (via Just One Cookbook)

35 words added to the Oxford English Dictionary. (via mental_floss)

I don't care if this is a viral ad. The guy dog is photogenic. (via reddit)

Blogging as a career. Joanna Goddard sounds incredibly smart and hard-working. (via A CUP OF JO)

Lake Retba is naturally pink due to its high salt content. Awesome picture below. (via Black*Eiffel)

I'm moving up to Davis tomorrow! Thank you to everyone who made my last couple weeks so memorable. I'll see you all soon.

Final decision. Finally. + King Hall

It's done. It's decided. I'll be going to UC Davis School of Law this fall. Wish me luck!

Don't ask...via Eggheads

Light bulbs + Creative juices

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Currently applying for scholarships. The topic is why is education important.

Friday night links + A liberating weekend

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Spring seems to be having its last hurrah with all these festivals popping up everywhere, so make sure to visit at least one before they're over! Then again, there are always summer festivals to look forward to.

In that vein, I think these braided hairstyles would be perfect for festival-goers. And everyone else. (via Refinery29)

Fancy DIY Geode bottle stoppers. (via cupcakes and cashmere)

First that spinning how-to and now a guest article on goop. Funnyman Max Greenfield is on his way up. (via goop)

Too true. (via Fuck! I'm in my 20s)

A pretty wooden blanket. (via Elisa Strozyk)

Hanako flats. (via Anthropologie)

This is interesting. A George Mason University professor encourages his students to fabricate stories about serial killers, beer, and pirates. They successfully conned people on Wikipedia, but were exposed by the almighty reddit. (via the Atlantic)

I didn't think I could ever appreciate a critique of modern art, but this explanation of Tobias Wong's work makes sense. I just thought gold made everything shinier. (via The Fox is Black)

Cannes sounds like so much fun this time of year. I wish they would stop wasting linen napkins too. (via Lainey Gossip)

Community. (via The First Chang Dynasty)

This man decided to leave the internet for a year. That's brave. (via The Verge)

The internet isn't leaving us anytime soon, however. Facebook is now valued at $100 billion. (via The Verge)

Have a great weekend ♥ .

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Friday night links + A wonderful weekend

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Is it Friday already? I have to make my final decision for law school next Monday! Unless I get off a wait-list, I've narrowed down my choices to either moving to Wisconsin or staying in LA. I really like the school in Madison, but the idea of leaving California leaves me torn. What to do?

I also have to keep my resolution of taking a MIT class☺. Physics stopped me, but I'm excited to hear that Harvard is joining the game. I'll update you on when they offer the next class! (via NY Times)

The Ultimate Volcano Adventure involves exploring-you guessed it-the inside of a volcano. Sign up here. (via Black Tomato)

All of the Earth's water. (via USGS)

I love this adorable mini BBQ/herb pot. (via Charles&Marie)

13 year-old sells out a restaurant's seating for the night. I'm not sure how to feel. (via Eater LA)

How trendy are these iPhone business cards? (via swiss-miss)

Cute. And somehow chic. (via Zara)

Beautiful flower light. (via Design*Sponge)

An honest post about how blogs over-embrace perfection and sweep real life under the rug. I have to admit that I like seeing (and posting) pretty things and shy away from anything too personal or serious, but it's nice to read such genuine thoughts and opinions. (via Creature Comforts)

Have a great weekend everyone, and remember to spend time with your momma ♥.

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Friday night links + A blooming weekend

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It's Friday already. Again.

This week, Facebook buys Instagram. (via Instagram)

Vocal fry and uptalk. It's really interestaaannnng? (via NY Times)

Snoop Dogg's upcoming book can be smoked. In other news, no one is surprised. (via Gawker)

These pictures make my mouth water. Someone make me some Korokke! (via Just One Cookbook)

There was a stylish lady on the subway who rocked some Oxfords, and I've wanted a pair ever since. (via Nordstrom)
  
I also want these sandals. Just because. (via Free People)

It's gloomy and dreary today, but it's definitely spring. There are cherry blossoms everywhere. I've noticed them in Wisconsin, Boston, New York, and even in smog-filled Los Angeles. I hope you've been enjoying the blooms as much as I have. ♥

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Friday night links + A wild weekend

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As this person astutely pointed out, MIT's free classes for anyone will have their first course beginning March 5th. However, "[i]n order to succeed in this course, you must have taken an AP level physics course in electricity and magnetism." I guess that means I'll wait for the next one. Good luck to anyone who wants to take it! (via MITx)

In the meantime...edible spray paint. (via The Deli Garage)

LACMA will soon have a levitating 240 ton boulder. This is where it will reside. (via LA Curbed)

Topshop is coming to the Grove. (via LA Racked)

I want this bike planter! Step #1: Get a bike. (via Etsy)

Oh GOOP, you are the worst. But I'm still envious that José Andrés will just drop by and cook for her. (via goop)

This light. (via Established & Sons)

Have a good one!

Friday night links + A super-duper weekend

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A couple of my friends have been sending me these really interesting articles/videos lately. I love the puppy videos (keep sending them, please!), but I also appreciate these discussions that have been springing up. This video by RSA is about our education system. It's worth watching just to see the very cool animation and drawings, but the speaker also brings up some interesting points. For the most part, I feel like he doesn't come up with any solid alternatives, but I do agree with most of the issues he brings up. What do you think? (via Youtube)

This article about ending friendship is also worth reading. It's kind of scary to think about, but I'm sure everyone has felt this way about someone at one point or another. (via A CUP OF JO)

The second Hunger Games trailer. You know how I feel about trailers. (via THR)

Every Tuesday this February, Currywurst is serving free sausages for 20 minutes and 12 seconds starting at 7pm. If you're in the area, tell me how they are! (via LA Weekly Blogs)

A zombie role-playing game. You can download it for free. Why not. (via Outbreak Undead)

If the Superbowl isn't your thing, Jason Wu for Target is released in stores and online this Sunday. Even if shopping also isn't your thing, you can probably sell them for profit you get your hands on some of the items. (via LA Racked)

If Giants vs. Patriots is your thing, these sound like appropriate snacks. Have a good one! (via Flavorwire)

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Wednesday Wishes + Free brand-name classes

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Resolution #3: Sign up and complete free online classes at M.I.T.

I'm curious to see what happens with this new "online learning initiative" that will provide free (or with a small charge) online classes for anyone in the world. You could be from Germany or Malaysia or Brazil, and we would all be taking the same classes taught by a very exclusive school. How exciting is that? Those who finish the course will be granted a certificate of completion instead of a diploma, but I'm sure it'll still carry some weight in the real world. According to this article by Forbes, they're launching M.I.T.x in Spring 2012. I'll keep you updated, and hopefully, we can take the classes together. ♥