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This Is So Interesting (With False-Equivalence Implications)

Can a news outlet reduce your store of knowledge? Apparently it can.

My New Favorite City Orlando Sentinel

My New Favorite City

Several places to consider as a new home base

Book News: Pushback, Videos, Lists

Is China a "universal" nation? An academic says, Maybe so.

Book News: Zocalo, Rand Forum, Chinese Movies

Book News: Zocalo, Rand Forum, Chinese Movies

Other people's travel problems are not interesting™, and thus I will go easy on my latest misadventures* at the hands of United Airlines. I will…

Book News: DR Show Podcast, 'Economist' Review, Live Chat Text

Book News: DR Show Podcast, 'Economist' Review, Live Chat Text

Thanks to a reviewer, with mild amplication

Peter David of the Economist

Peter David of the Economist

The sudden death of an eminent journalist

Annals of the Security State: China vs. America Department

Annals of the Security State: China vs. America Department

A picture meant to show something admirable about America shows something less flattering as well.

Every Nation Gets the TSA It Deserves

Does the American public care about the excesses of 'security theater'? Maybe not.

Hey, Capitol Hill People Love Spaceships Too! Flickr

Hey, Capitol Hill People Love Spaceships Too!

Were Congressional staffers too jaded, busy, or politicized to watch a thrilling aerial spectacle over the Capitol? Not at all!

Sometimes the Life of a Journalist Is Just Too Glamorous ~dawn~/flickr

Sometimes the Life of a Journalist Is Just Too Glamorous

Is your physique "completely too hot for California"? Then this item is for you!

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