Newsletter 247
[2]I Can’t Think!
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2. http://b.rw/e0HukX
Sharon Begley | Newsweek | 27 February 2011
Our new "real-time" world offers us access to a massive quantity of
information. This brings some clear benefits but new research shows that
"trying to drink from a firehose of information has harmful cognitive
effects"
[3]U.S. Cables Detail Saudi Royal Welfare Program
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3. http://b.rw/fDMdJN
Simon Robinson | Reuters | 28 February 2011
What to do if your excessive lifestyle wears your Royal monthly allowance
thin. Syphon off some money from a secretive "off-budget" project. Sponsor
(tax) a few ex-pats. Or just take out a bank loan and refuse to pay it back
[4]Meet Alex Jones, Talk Radio Host
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4. http://b.rw/hjpa6M
Alexander Zaitchik | Rolling Stone | 2 March 2011
Top American radio broadcaster appears to be, quite literally, crazy. Sees
government as conspiracy to depopulate the planet, believes 9/11 was inside
job, thinks Rush Limbaugh and Sarah Palin are puppets of a Wall Street cabal
[5]What Are Your Intentions?
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5. http://b.rw/eAMJ5g
Mark Phelan | Philosophers' Magazine | 2 March 2011
When you take an action that has several effects—a main intended effect,
plus side effects—how to decide which side-effects were intended? Sounds
like an abstract question, but has many practical applications, especially
in business
[6]Sudan Cracks Up
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6. http://b.rw/dTS23m
Dan Morrison | Slate | 1 March 2011
Yes, even Sudan has a Bernie Madoff. Meet Adam Ismael, who ran a Ponzi
scheme that "pauperized much of the region's middle class, provoked unrest
that left 10 people dead, and led to the lengthy abduction of a U.N.
peacekeeper"
[7]Founding Spy
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7. http://b.rw/f0WN60
Evan Thomas | Vanity Fair | 2 March 2011
Introducing General William "Wild Bill" Donovan, founder of OSS, precursor
to CIA. Was he a secret agent for British? Not exactly, but he was deeply
impressed by Britain's MI6. Ian Fleming helped him design a US equivalent
Today's FiveBooks Interview
[8]Simon Kernick on =THRILLERS=
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8. http://thebrowser.com/interviews/simon-kernick-on-thrillers
Plot is king, says bestselling thriller writer Simon Kernick of his chosen
genre. He lists five of his all-time favourites [9]Continue reading…
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9. http://thebrowser.com/interviews/simon-kernick-on-thrillers
Topic
[10]Cooking
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10. http://thebrowser.com/topics/cooking
If cooking is your thing, or you want it to be, this is for you. From
interviews with top chefs to articles that range from the perfect appliance,
to food for athletes, to what's in your cappuccino, it's all here. Enjoy
[11]Continue reading…
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11. http://thebrowser.com/topics/cooking
Book of the Day
[12]The Allure of Chanel
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12. http://thebrowser.com/recommended/allure-chanel-by-paul-morand
-by Paul Morand - _Justine Picardie says:_ “Chanel was an amazing designer
and an iconic woman. Her career intersected with key moments of 20th century
history: two world wars, the 1929 crash, the expansion of Hollywood, and
beyond.”
[13]More recommendations…
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13. http://thebrowser.com/fivebooks
Browsings
From [14]@[15]fromTGA Timothy Garton Ash
Invade Libya? [16]http://www.guardian.co.uk
commentisfree/2011/mar/03/
libya-escalating-drama-case
-liberal-intervention #[17]browsings
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