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Comment on Google Street View, Cardiff, UK by Tom

Tom — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:54:55 +0000

Hey, I saw it aswell in Whitchurch. Gave it a wave aswell
Also tried following it on my bike

Comment on A Guide for Learning Foreign Languages (Resources) by Lloyd Morgan

Lloyd Morgan — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 07:44:51 +0000

I completely agree: no matter how much online self study one does, there is no substitute for learning a language in a real-life setting in its country of origin.

My brother, for example, studied Japanese for two years in the UK. However, he’s now coming to the end of a one-year stint living in Tokyo and has told me that he learnt more about the language and culture of Japan in a few months than he did in two years studying it full-time in the UK.

Plus, what better thrill is there than the thrill of travelling the world and immersing yourself in a foreign culture?

Thanks for the comment,
Lloyd

Comment on Books on Behaviour, Irrationality, & Economics by Lloyd Morgan

Lloyd Morgan — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 06:53:51 +0000

Dan,

I didn’t realise that you—an MIT professor—had written Predictably Irrational. A long-term wish of mine has been to study there and I respect the staff enormously. This bodes well as another vote for Predictably Irrational.

At first I was attracted to the book through the following quote from Daniel Gilbert:

“Filled with clever experiments, engaging ideas, and delightful anecdotes. Dan Ariely is a wise and amusing guide to the foibles, errors, and bloopers of everyday decision making.”

I really enjoyed Stumbling on Happiness, finding it to have a great mix of anecdotes and ‘hard’ science. It sounds like this is may be the theme with your book too.

Thanks,
Lloyd

Comment on Books on Behaviour, Irrationality, & Economics by Dan Ariely

Dan Ariely — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:25:15 +0000

I would recommend that you try

Predictably Irrational: The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions

Best

Dan

Comment on A Guide for Learning Foreign Languages (Resources) by UK Student

UK Student — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:19:30 +0000

This is a really great post on learning foreign languages. It is great nowadays that you can do so much online but I really think there is nothing like being able to learn a language in it’s country. The beauty of studying overseas is that you will be immersed in both the language and culture of the country, experiencing local customs and people. With language courses available all over the world, you really can choose to study in a place that reflects your lifestyle and personality. So I’d do all of the points you raised as well as seriously considering studying overseas if possible.

Comment on Google Street View, Cardiff, UK by Lone Gunman

Lone Gunman — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 13:38:49 +0000

Right, that’s it…

I’m off to Whitchurch/Rhiwbina in my dapper clothes and with a clean-shaven face.

Thanks for the comments - I’m really looking forward to seeing Cardiff’s Street View!

Comment on Google Street View, Cardiff, UK by Dave Bliss

Dave Bliss — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 19:15:14 +0000

Hi! You guys may be interested to know that it is me driving around cardiff at the mo. I’ve been getting some pretty strange looks from everyone, and most people think I’m a speed camera car. There’s not much I can do to change the images Im afraid, but I’m sure you will look fine! I’m doing cardiff north over the next few days if you want a chance to redeem yourselves in the photos!

Comment on Google Street View, Cardiff, UK by swanchris

swanchris — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 10:51:41 +0000

Exactly the same thing happened to me while walking through llandaf, i dread to think what type of face i’ll be pulling.

Would be pretty cool if we do end up on the street view map though

Comment on Daily Dose of Imagery by Lone Gunman

Lone Gunman — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 00:00:57 +0000

That and The Big Picture, natch.

Comment on Six Habits of Highly Effective Mentees (and My Start-Up Life Excerpts) by Lone Gunman

Lone Gunman — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 23:57:25 +0000

It is on my ‘to get’ list and I’m looking forward to it. I haven’t bought it though… yet: I’m refusing to buy new books while in the middle of ploughing through my 100+ reading list.

Thanks for the comment.