The Ghost in the Machine Is a Jerk
Everyone has computer problems—only a chosen few are driven insane by them. A defense of daily paranoia.
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20 January 2011: Afternoon
White House to increase use of military commissions to prosecute Guantánamo detainees. Keith's dearest occupation was not The Economist. Economist obituary of Economist obituary editor. Brief profiles of 10 megacities of the near future. We forget that "the countryside" is itself a manufactured good. Ode to
The 2011 Tournament of Books
Announcing the contenders, judges, and Zombie Round for the bloodiest award in publishing: the Seventh Annual Tournament of Books, presented by Field Notes.
20 January 2011: Morning
In Habbaniya Cece, Iraq--once a model of religious diversity--the last Christian family considers leaving town. After one day on the job, Alabama's new governor is already apologizing to non-Christians. As health care tightens and competition increases, conflicts arise between religious hospitals' directives and staff&
Blank for President
Sure, Obama will be running for re-election very soon, and sure, plenty of people will be backing him, but plenty of OTHER people will be running, too. So now seems like a good time to brainstorm our best candidates. Therefore, this month’s Crowdsource is: Blank for President—who
19 January 2011: Morning
Victims see a 1997 Vatican letter warning bishops against reporting abuse as new evidence; the church says it's proof of reform. Church officials offer a vial of John Paul II's blood, though not his heart--"the age had passed for that practice." Vermont art
America’s Most Frozen
Rapists, murderers, human traffickers—this winter, sedentary criminals are rife in the nation’s parks. Photos of the 11 worst suspects.
19 January 2011: Afternoon
Obama reminds Hu of universal human rights, Reid calls Hu a dictator. Cheney needs a heart. Facing wiretaps about orgies and prostitutes, Berlusconi says, "Italy needs everything but elections." One Italian, an artist; two Italians, a concert; three Italians, defeat. Ben Schott chart of differences between nationalities. Science
18 January 2011: Morning
Aerial photos of Brisbane before and after last week's massive flooding--more here. For two centuries, Tecumseh's curse on the White House has yielded statistically significant, and ominous, results. Arizona legislature will most likely have to amend law to keep Rep. Giffords in office. In Lower
18 January 2011: Afternoon
Police, judge, and prosecutor visit Baby Doc's hotel. Academics and students have been unshackled. White House makes it marginally easier to visit Cuba. Fascinating notes on Stuxnet and how Siemens helped the U.S. and Israel destablizie Iran's centrifuges. Barak leaves to form new political party;