When architects have too much Irn Bru. Construction of the Scottish Parliament in Pictures. The site was way over its budget even before they'd started building it, but it's nice to see they're at least doing something creative with the design. Being a lucky soul, I get to walk past this monstrosity every single day. [MetaFilter]

I love you, man!. I always thought non-alcoholic beer would be disgusting, but… ya know… thish shtuff ish reeeeeally awwriiiiiight!
(OK, it's only a measly 850 twelve-packs. But I'm already imagining scenarios…lawsuits?) [MetaFilter]

AoIR. I've been watching various blogs of folks preparing for their trips to Toronto for next week's AoIR. I'm headed there, myself, though sadly not giving a paper; at the time the CFP went out, I was committed to an ASA panel (ASA being, of course, the same weekend), but then,… [Planned Obsolescence]

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its that time of year, i like it, i can see my friends that i talk to on email. Though inarguably i will miss charlie, though i'll see him in november:) I'll see others and create my usual 'motes of interest and trouble' which is well…. just one of those things.

Repositories of Primary Sources. Repositories of Primary Sources
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A listing of over 5250 websites describing holdings of manuscripts, archives, rare books, historical photographs, and other primary sources for the research scholar. All links have been tested for correctness and appropriateness. Those added or revised within the last thirty days or so are marked {New}. [Marcus P. Zillman, M.S., A.M.H.A. Author/Speaker]

Will Academics Start Fleeing California?. Already the “buzz” among philosophers is that the election of the absurd Schwarzenegger, in a state already facing enormous problems,… [The Leiter Reports: Editorials, News, Updates]

Tuesday Afternoon arrive
Tuesday Dinner Scheduled
Wednesday Morning Ethics Workshop
Wednesday Exec Meeting/Dinner
Thursday morning Give Presentation
Friday BOF Open Source
Friday General Meeting then Exec Meeting Part Deux
Saturday BOF Internet Security
Saturday Conference Dinner
Sunday Morning Brunch
Sunday Afternoon wander around toronto
Monday morning Leave

So i have all my lunches free right now, but many of my dinners are taken up with other business:( I also have some free time here and there, I haven't begun to really look at which panels i want to go to most days, but I'll definitely be going to quite a few panels.