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WIRED offers the latest news and insights on technology, science, culture, and business. via WIRED

Tyler Cowen shares assorted links on topics ranging from Fairfax culture and lifelong health insurance to James Hamilton's perspective on sales and unemployment. via Marginal REVOLUTION

Greg Mankiw shares observations about the upcoming release of the movie "Inside Job."

Tyler Cowen explores why the Federal Reserve isn't using monetary policy to stimulate the economy and considers if voters are open to further government action. via The source of this content is Marginal REVOLUTION.

Al Jazeera is covering the one-year anniversary of the war in Gaza, including the latest on the escalating conflict between Israel and Lebanon.

The best time-lapse video you will ever see. via Afternic.com

Al Jazeera is covering the one-year anniversary of the war in Gaza, including the latest on the escalating conflict between Israel and Lebanon.

Vote-buying was reported in the Afghanistan parliamentary elections with prices ranging from $1 to $18, and women's votes are considered more valuable.

Tyler Cowen shares assorted links on topics ranging from the correct way to eat a muffin to a university's decision to block social networks. via Marginal REVOLUTION

Questioning Terrorism Policy, a blog post by Bruce Schneier, links to an article that argues accepting some risk might be preferable to sacrificing freedom for the illusion of security. via Schneier on Security

Alex Tabarrok poses a game theory puzzle to readers, challenging them to deduce the correct response to a "Narcotics Checkpoint" sign if they were carrying contraband.

The Atlantic published an article about Donald Triplett, the first person diagnosed with autism, and how our understanding of the diagnosis has changed. via Mind Hacks