Random links

Shyness: Evolutionary Tactic?
A NY Times op-ed with a positive take on shyness. How introversion and extraversion complement each other.
As Expected, Jobless Claims “Unexpectedly” Increase
"In 19 of the past 24 months, the media has considered it “unexpected” when jobless claims increase" ... examples from each
Bank robber planned crime and punishment
The unanticipated consequences of free heathcare for inmates but not for the general population.
Mosque flap leads to TPD captain being suspended
The byline: "A Tulsa police captain who disobeyed an order to make officers attend a Law Enforcement Appreciation Day at a Tulsa mosque was suspended without pay for two weeks."
Underwear Survey Finds Men Pack Three Pair For Vacation
"According to a survey conducted by Sunshine , a British travel company, men bring only three pair of underwear on week-long trips, while women bring 10 pair for the same seven-day jaunt."