freedom run runners

Just got this from Dena, who’s helping run the Freedom Run, a 9/11-themes 5K here in Dallas Thursday night:
“I have a sponsor for a corporate team that does not have any walkers/runners, so I am trying to find folks to participate FOR FREE. Do you know anyone who would be interested in walking or running a 5K? The perks of a corporate team: free t-shirt, can go to the media/volunteer/corporate team party tonight, and receive a coupon for a free drink and free appetizer from either On the Border or Key West Roadhouse (good from Thursday to Sunday). The only thing that I’d need to do would be get whomever to sign a waiver form.”
Email me or leave a comment ASAP if you’re interested.

malcolm gladwell gets hit

Very interesting rebuttal of New Yorker writer Malcolm Gladwell.
I’m an avowed Gladwell fan, but the criticism here — that his “intellectual tap dance” oversimplifies and avoids contradictory evidence — isn’t easily dismissed. And while I haven’t had time to read it yet, the article being attacked — on “face reading” in criminal justice — does seem a bit off.

upcoming dfw concerts

Fellow Metroplex enthusiasts of the rock and roll music: check the upcoming performance calendars of your favorite local establishments. Some great shows coming up in the next few weeks, including Spoon, Luna, Blackalicious, Sleater-Kinney, Wilco, Interpol, Doves, Girls Against Boys, and DJ Shadow.
If anyone’s interested in going to the Spoon show in Denton with me tomorrow night, let me know. What better way to ring in Sept. 11 than with the rock?