Links for 2012-02-11

  • Jeremy Lin, Landry Fields unveil nerdiest handshake in NBA history – San Jose Mercury News

    Jeremy Lin and Landry Fields of the New York Knicks may comprise the most intelligent starting backcourt in NBA history. It’s certainly hard to top a duo that boasts college degrees from Harvard (Lin) and Stanford (Fields). So it’s not surprising when Lin and Fields unveiled what has to be the nerdiest pre-game handshake in league history. The choreographed skit features the two skimming through an imaginary book, taking off their glasses and then placing them inside pocket protectors.

  • Confessions of a Community College Dean: “You’re Assuming We Thought it Through”

    A couple of weeks ago I had the chance to discuss a proposed and relatively dramatic policy change with someone fairly high in state government. I objected to the change with some vigor, and outlined several objections that I thought added up to a compelling case. She listened politely, and then gave an answer for which I hadn’t prepared. “You’re assuming we thought it through.” Well, yes. At least I would have hoped so.