Newsletter 439

22 Sep 2011 • 3 min read

[1]The Browser
Links:
1. http://thebrowser.com

[5]The Surreal Ruins Of Qaddafi's Never-Never Land
Links:
5. http://b.rw/pOMjBd

Robert Worth | NYT | 21 September 2011

Another superb despatch by Worth, this time picking over the ruins of former
Libyan leader's cruel regime. Meets computer hacker who worked for the
state, female executioner, and some of those who fought or were targeted for
killing [6]Comments
Links:
6. http://thebrowser.com/articles/surreal-ruins-qaddafis-never-never-land

[7]Dr Don
Links:
7. http://b.rw/putYoB

Peter Hessler | New Yorker | 20 September 2011

New Yorker at its best—and that's setting the bar high. Profile of Don
Colcord, small-town pharmacist in Colorado. Dispenses drugs and medical
advice, fixes watches, knows customers by name, helps out poor, holds town
together [8]Comments
Links:
8. http://thebrowser.com/articles/dr-don

[9]Palestinian Showdown At The Security Council Less Likely
Links:
9. http://b.rw/mQOd4P

Carne Ross | Carne Ross | 22 September 2011

This is a fast-moving story and here is your best guide through it. Latest
(provisional) assessment: US can stop this through procedural manipulation
without having to use its veto. An eye-opening guide to diplomatic
arm-twisting [10]Comments
Links:
10. http://thebrowser.com/articles/palestinian-showdown-security-council-less-likely

[11]Blood, Theft and Arrears
Links:
11. http://b.rw/nc9M1e

Nigel Jones | History Today | 21 September 2011

"One of the most outrageous rogues never to swing from a gibbet." This is
the irresistible story of Thomas Blood. Tried to steal the crown jewels from
Tower of London. Arrested for treason. Mysteriously pardoned by Charles II
[12]Comments
Links:
12. http://thebrowser.com/articles/blood-theft-and-arrears

[13]REM: The Band That Taught Alternative Rock How To Grow Old With Dignity
Links:
13. http://b.rw/mWKksX

Dorian Lynskey | Guardian | 22 September 2011

"How many existing bands can boast the same mix of commercial reach and
off-the-wall creativity as REM at their peak? The question should be not
where it went wrong but how on earth, for at least a decade, they got it so
right" [14]Comments
Links:
14. http://thebrowser.com/articles/rem-band-taught-alternative-rock-how-grow-old-dignity

[15]Sea Rocket Topped With Roots And Lichen
Links:
15. http://b.rw/nwCwao

Richard Conniff | Outside | 16 September 2011

Profile of Evan Strusinski, wild food forager. Adored by top chefs for his
encyclopedic knowledge and passion. "When I’m an old man and can no longer
go foraging, if you hold a chanterelle under my nose, the smell will make me
weep” [16]Comments
Links:
16. http://thebrowser.com/articles/sea-rocket-topped-roots-and-lichen

FiveBooks Interview

[17]Brett Wigdortz on Leadership
Links:
17. http://thebrowser.com/interviews/brett-wigdortz-on-leadership

Good leaders combine iron will with a dose of humility, says the founder of
groundbreaking teaching charity Teach First. He traces leadership skills
back to Moses, and tells us about books we can all learn from [18]Read on
Links:
18. http://thebrowser.com/interviews/brett-wigdortz-on-leadership

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