what glenn saw on the internets

various items, tidbits, comments and general points of fascination.
Some 33 percent of iPhone owners say they have broken up with someone using text messaging, compared to 22 percent of BlackBerry users. IP Carrier: BlackBerry and iPhone Users are Different, Just Not Wildly So
Where the Tax Breaks Went

Where the Tax Breaks Went

As a matter of economic logic, President Obama’s goal of universal health insurance cannot help but undermine former President Reagan’s goal of lower marginal tax rates. Future generations of Americans may find health insurance more affordable, but they will also find hard work less financially rewarding. Economic View - How Health Plan Turns Supply-Side Ideas Upside Down - NYTimes.com
With the economy so lousy, retailers didn’t buy much this year (and don’t we all know it). By many accounts, they bought 30% to 40% less inventory over last year. There will be more money chasing product (even in this lousy economy) meaning holiday discounts aren’t as likely as last year’s experience would indicate. Fashion Incubator » Blog Archive » PSA: Holiday Shopping 2009
The movie is a more effective testament to the triumphs of American dentistry than to Earhart or aviation Movie Review - Amelia - An Adventurer Takes Flight, Blinding Smile and All - NYTimes.com