links for 2008-01-04

Harold McGee on heat.

"A uniquely designed study instead had researchers visit college parties, gathering data on the spot. Findings revealed that drinking games and themed parties are associated with higher levels of drinking." I'm shocked-- shocked!

For those who care.

"It's almost impossible to improve your rewriting skills without doing lots of rewriting. But if you don't know how to rewrite it's very hard to, you know, rewrite."