James Lavin Rambles On

Essential Habits Sleep enough Exercise regularly Generally eat healthy foods Keep your weight down Avoid burnout Connect socially with other people Sufficient sleep You should wake up feeling fresh.

Data obsolescence vs. laziness Years ago, I had a blog I enjoyed posting to.

When scientists are baffled by facts that contradict their strongest theories, science is likely on the cusp of new insights.

Studying Latin in high school, I was perplexed by the phrase festina lente (“hurry up slowly”).

The founder of Atari has interesting thoughts on how to improve education and prepare students for the future: Nolan Bushnell once almost destroyed his family’s garage.

I’m awed by the heroism of “the Fukushima fifty” – the brave men (and women?)

A week ago, I attended a lecture on fatherhood with other fathers at my son’s school.

In an article full of shocking examples, [Matt Taibbi writes](http://www.rollingstone.com/politics/news/why-isnt-wall- street-in-jail-20110216?