2010

Al Jazeera provides live news updates on the conflict between Hezbollah and Israel, including rocket attacks and bombings.

Tyler Cowen shares a study analyzing the relationship between media figures' political leanings and their news consumption habits. via The source of this content is Marginal Revolution.

A 2010 BBC article warns of increased workplace hangovers during the World Cup and its impact on productivity.

via The source of this content is BBC News.

Arnold Kling wonders if intellectuals tend towards pessimism, citing Matt Ridley's suggestion they do so to garner attention and funding. via Econlib

X.com has a new URL, but you can learn more about how your privacy settings remain unchanged. via brainpicker

Bryan Caplan of EconLog provides a brief overview of the Civil Rights Act of 1875, which was later deemed unconstitutional.