28 January, 2010 – Justin B. Fung

Now I just need to find someone who'll settle for me …

by Justinlinks, other people's words 28 January, 2010No Comments

A study was conducted on the role physical attractiveness has on marriage: Physical appearance plays a crucial role in shaping new relationships, but does it continue to affect established relationships, such as marriage? In the current study, the authors examined how observer ratings of each spouse’s facial attractiveness and the difference between those ratings were …

Nicely done, Mr. President

by Justinlinks, other people's words 28 January, 2010No Comments

Click on the photo for more info on the President’s State of the Union address. (Photo: WhiteHouse.gov) UPDATE: Here’s the full address.

Are we as generous as we think we are?

by Justinlinks 28 January, 20102 Comments

A couple of interesting graphics measuring giving related to the Haiti earthquake. (Click to enlarge.) First, considered in terms of sheer amount of money: (Graphic: GOOD Magazine) And second, in terms of giving per capita: (Graphic: Many Eyes; data source: The Guardian) Taking the US as an example: Gross giving = $114,480,000 ($168,000,000 according to …